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PPWR: New packaging requirements from August 12

The first new PPWR rules will apply from August 12, 2026. Producers and importers may then only place packaging on the EU market with a valid EU Declaration of Conformity. Food companies therefore need to determine their..

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Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

01 July 2026

New national taxes on plastic packaging could slow investments in circularity. Verpact says this in response to a report by CE Delft. The organization fears that additional taxes will reduce investments in recycling and ...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

Volatile markets remain a risk to agriculture

01 July 2026

Global agricultural production is expected to continue growing over the next decade, but the outlook remains fragile. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035, higher productivity and stable agricultural ...

Climate change reduces the nutritional value of crops

30 June 2026

Climate change is affecting more than just crop yields. The nutritional value of crops is also under pressure. In a review published in Nature, researchers from Ghent University describe how new genetic technologies can ...

Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

30 June 2026

Alcohol use should become less of a social norm in the Netherlands. That is the message from the Health Council in a new advisory report to the Dutch government. The recommendations could eventually affect producers, ret...

New scheme supports industry decarbonization

30 June 2026

The Netherlands wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. To achieve that, the Dutch government is taking another step to make investments in renewable energy more attractive. The scheme is also intended to support...

Online Edition June 2026 | Smart Construction and Energy Management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East began, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, companies are looking for alternative ways to keep their operations runn...

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

29 June 2026

While my working memory is immersed in the world of energy management for this final pre-summer edition, my mind has already quietly wandered off to potential vacation destinations. Surrounded by terms such as charging a...

‘We can make major progress in circular construction’

29 June 2026

A shortage of building sites and raw materials, long waits for electricity and water connections, the nitrogen issue... anyone looking to build or expand in the food industry faces plenty of obstacles. But there are othe...

The major challenge of sustainable energy management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, entrepreneurs are looking for alternative ways to keep their businesses running. With wind pow...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

How StarCuisine is expanding its capacity

29 June 2026

StarCuisine produces fresh meals for the Dutch retail and foodservice markets. The arrival of sister company Sushi Ran in Bleiswijk calls for a doubling of production capacity. But before any construction begins, Operati...

FenS and Memolub join forces for smarter maintenance

29 June 2026

FenS and Memolub will soon begin a partnership that enables industrial companies to organize their maintenance more efficiently. By combining Memolub's automatic lubrication systems with FenS's smart monitoring solutions...

Optimal cooling with minimal environmental impact

29 June 2026

Grid congestion, the phase-out of synthetic refrigerants, and a rapidly changing energy market are among the factors making the construction of energy-efficient, sustainable refrigeration systems that are future-proof an...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Tendon power generation

29 June 2026

In my view, the gym is a source of energy waste. While rows of determined participants try to burn calories in pursuit of a slimmer waistline and/or a more muscular torso, the air conditioning blasts cold air down everyo...