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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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Migrant workers need better protection at work

04 September 2025

FNV welcomes the "Veiligheid Arbeidsmigranten"Migrant Worker Safety report by the Dutch Safety Board and agrees with both its findings and proposed solutions. The union stresses that the report addresses not just symptom...

More efficient steam systems in the food industry

04 September 2025

In the food industry, steam is essential. Whether you're baking, sterilising, cleaning or heating, your production depends on a reliable steam system. And yet, the installation behind that steam is often overlooked. That...

Processed potato production gains global momentum

04 September 2025

The global potato market is shifting rapidly, particularly due to the rising demand for frozen fries. Between 2019 and 2024, the export value of frozen potato products grew from USD 7.7 billion to USD 13.2 billion. That ...

Vertical farming regains footing with practical innovation

04 September 2025

Vertical farming took a serious hit during the energy crisis, but signs of recovery are emerging. In Amsterdam, Growy demonstrates a more resilient model. Using self-developed technology and strict cost control, the comp...

Odin leads Dutch supermarkets in plant-based proteins

03 September 2025

Organic supermarket Odin leads all Dutch supermarkets in the share of plant-based proteins on its shelves. While the national average sits at 40% plant-based and 60% animal-based, Odin reaches 67.1% plant-based and 32.9%...

No Waste Army connects surplus food to sustainable growth

03 September 2025

When Dutch growers Robin and Adriaan were stuck with tons of apples and pears after a hailstorm, four entrepreneurs from Breda stepped in. Organic farmers Hanneke and Bart faced a similar issue when supermarkets chose ch...

First yeast oil demonstration plant by NoPalm and NIZO

02 September 2025

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients and contract research organization NIZO have signed an agreement to establish NoPalm’s first demonstration plant at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. For the first time, the entire pro...

Export drives strong growth in Dutch food sector

02 September 2025

The Dutch food industry is showing strong performance in 2025. ING expects a 3% increase in production volume, supported by improving consumer purchasing power both at home and abroad. Consumers are buying more premium a...

NVWA updates guide for food safety incident reporting

01 September 2025

The explanation in the guidelines for reporting unsafe food products has been revised and now includes a decision aid. This update is intended to help entrepeneurs better assess when they are required to report a potenti...

Food100 2025 names 100 changemakers transforming the Dutch food system

29 August 2025

The 2025 Food100 list highlights 100 individuals reshaping the Dutch food landscape. It features 50 young talents under 35 and 50 experienced professionals over 35, all working to make the food chain healthier, more sust...

FNV demands breaks for NVWA staff in slaughterhouses

28 August 2025

Working on the slaughter line is physically and mentally demanding. Yet staff supporting inspections (OMT'ers) at the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) are consistently being denied their lega...

Overcapacity meat and dairy due to livestock herd reduction

28 August 2025

The 15 to 18 percent decline in the Dutch livestock herd is having a significant impact on the dairy and meat sectors. With fewer animals, the supply of milk and meat has dropped, creating overcapacity at businesses oper...

Mobile slaughter unit for poultry

28 August 2025

A mobile slaughter unit (MSU) is now available for small-scale poultry farmers in East and West Flanders. This certified unit allows farmers to carry out slaughter on their own premises and sell directly to consumers, re...

Potato price plummets, fries cost the same

27 August 2025

Farmers are sometimes paid less than five cents per kilo, while you’re still paying fifty cents or more in the store. A good harvest and more land under cultivation have made processing potatoes abundant, but that abunda...

Snackwise Collective: new factory, clear mission

27 August 2025

On an industrial estate in Nieuw-Vennep, machines are now running to produce bitterballen and kroketten. But this isn’t your average factory. It’s the result of a shared ambition between Cas & Kas, GRO and SnackWize....