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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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Protein transition: supermarkets can’t do it alone

10 April 2025

The protein transition is firmly embedded in policy documents, sustainability strategies, and supermarket agendas. But how far can retailers really go when it comes to shifting from animal-based to plant-based protein? A...

Plant-based steak enhanced through fermentation

10 April 2025

Planted is introducing a first to the Dutch market: a fermented plant-based steak made with 100% natural ingredients. The Swiss food tech company, known for its clean-label products, is expanding its offering in the Neth...

Top 10 best read articles March 2025

10 April 2025

These were the ten most-read stories of March 2025. From rising cheese and beef prices to new European packaging regulations and concerns about exports to the US. Neerlandia Urk proves that "can't" is not in their vocabu...

Arla and DMK aim to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative

09 April 2025

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge. If approved, the merger would create the largest dairy cooperative in Europe, representing more than 12,000 farmers and generating a combined pro forma re...

Adri & Zoon acquires De Meulemeester

09 April 2025

As of April 1, 2025, Adri & Zoon has acquired the family-run business De Meulemeester. Established in 1870, De Meulemeester is known as the oldest company in Yerseke’s shellfish industry. While Adri & Zoon started out 41...

Nearly half of imported honey found to be impure

09 April 2025

Anyone selling or processing honey needs to stay alert: nearly half of the honey entering Europe is impure. A European Union investigation shows that 46 percent of imported honey is mixed with other substances—mainly che...

Robotics offers opportunities for more efficient production

08 April 2025

The food industry is facing challenges such as labour shortages, rising costs, and the need for greater efficiency. More and more companies are turning to robotics as a practical solution. Are you considering it too? Rea...

Flow packing with precision and performance

08 April 2025

MULTIVAC’s latest flow packers offer greater precision, flexibility, and full wet-cleaning capability. Each feature already sets the machines apart—without even considering the available options like MAP, integrated gas ...

Western diet linked to heightened inflammatory response

08 April 2025

A small change on your plate can have a significant impact on the immune system. This was shown in a randomized study by researchers from Radboudumc and KCMC University, published in Nature Medicine. The team examined ho...

Empack 2025 brings the packaging industry together

08 April 2025

On April 2 and 3, the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch hosted a successful edition of Empack and Packaging Innovations. More than 300 exhibitors and a strong content-driven programme drew professionals from across the packagin...

Certificate requirement for fruit and vegetable exports to the UK

08 April 2025

From 1 July 2025, exporters of fruit and vegetables must comply with new phytosanitary requirements for trade with the UK. A certificate will be mandatory for a range of products. In some cases, a pre-notification must a...

New food high on the agenda for food producers

08 April 2025

Cultivated meat, algae, and 3D-printed food: 80% of Dutch food companies now see “new food” as a priority. That’s the outcome of research conducted by MT Sprout on behalf of Tetra Pak. The main driver? The consumer. A st...

Sustainability Understood: Working Together

07 April 2025

Which activities are responsible for your company’s and product’s environmental impact? Which measures are most effective in reducing emissions? And how can you tell which changes will make the biggest difference? For co...

The food sector stands to gain from AI

07 April 2025

The Dutch labour market is changing rapidly, and companies in the food industry are feeling it too. Staff shortages are increasing, while the pressure to boost productivity keeps rising. A recent analysis highlights an o...

Growing number of companies on the Protein Transition Map

04 April 2025

The Protein Transition Map NL continues to expand: over the past year, 70 new organisations have been added. The growing list reflects just how much momentum the protein transition is gaining. A total of 520 companies an...