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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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US aims to define ultra-processed food more clearly

15 August 2025

What exactly qualifies as "ultra-processed food"? In the United States, they’re finally trying to draw a clear line. The Department of Agriculture and the FDA have issued a call to the sector: help shape a clear, uniform...

Growing number of Salmonella cases in the Netherlands

15 August 2025

What started as a major outbreak in 2023 has now turned into a persistent issue. The number of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in the Netherlands continues to rise—both among people and on laying hen farms. And that’s ...

Split pea makes a comeback on Dutch fields

14 August 2025

We’ve had to wait fifty years, but it’s back: the traditional Dutch split pea. This year, De Eiwitboeren and HAK have taken the first steps to bring the crop back to Dutch fields. The first harvest is now in,  and i...

Potato processor CêlaVíta declared bankrupt

13 August 2025

Potato processor CêlaVíta has been declared bankrupt. On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, employees were informed of the bad news. For around 215 people, the coming period is filled with uncertainty. Bankruptcy after prolonge...

One language for sustainability in the food chain

11 August 2025

More than 25 organisations in the food chain are joining forces. They are launching True Value Language, designed to measure, assess and report on sustainability performance in a single, consistent way. FNLI has been inv...

From beet to bioreactor: food colorants get a makeover

11 August 2025

Synthetic food colorants are losing favor. More and more producers are opting for natural alternatives, not only because of stricter regulations, but also because consumers are increasingly asking for them. And for those...

More concern about UPF, less meat on the plate

11 August 2025

Living healthier? Many Dutch people say they are. At least, that’s what they claim. In the supermarket, though, the wallet often wins over good intentions. The latest Motivaction survey shows that nearly half of the popu...

Meat and oils push up global food prices

11 August 2025

In July, global food prices saw a modest increase. The FAO Food Price Index, a well-known benchmark for international food prices, averaged 130.1 points. This is 1.6 percent higher than in June. Meat and vegetable oils w...

Germany produces more pork, less beef

08 August 2025

Meat production in Germany shifted in the first half of 2025. More pigs in the slaughterhouses, fewer cattle. The overall volume barely changed, but the proportions shifted noticeably. This is according to preliminary fi...

Is palm oil more sustainable than we think?

07 August 2025

Palm oil? Most of us immediately link it to deforestation, orangutans in distress, and shady practices. No surprise that “palm oil free” has become a familiar label on supermarket shelves. But is that negative image stil...

UK presents food strategy with impact on EU trade

06 August 2025

The UK government recently presented a food strategy for England, focusing on health, sustainability and economic growth. The tone is notably patriotic. The food system is expected to become not only more nutritious and ...

Growth opportunity for premium meat and cheese

06 August 2025

Consumers now expect more than just healthy or natural. Quality, affordability, and a sense of added value play an increasingly important role. According to Innova Market Insights, the definition of 'value' is shifting. ...

Milk protein produced in E. coli using fermentation

05 August 2025

New techniques are bringing alternative dairy proteins closer to commercial use. Researchers have successfully produced functional, phosphorylated αs1-casein in Escherichia coli—an important step toward sustainable prote...

CO₂ Performance Ladder overhaul: what’s changing

04 August 2025

A new version of the CO₂ Performance Ladder is on the way. And it’s more than just a cosmetic update. Companies will need to reassess where they stand, and more importantly, how much work still lies ahead. From levels...

New Anuga trade fair highlights alternative proteins

04 August 2025

Alternative proteins are getting a stage of their own at Anuga 2025. For the first time, the international food trade fair is launching a dedicated event under the name Anuga Alternatives. From 4 to 8 October, everything...