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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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Plant-based options on the rise, but meat still dominates

04 April 2025

Plant-based proteins are gaining ground on supermarket shelves: in 2024, they accounted for 38% of online product ranges. A year earlier, that figure stood at 32%. Yet consumption remains largely unchanged. Dutch consume...

Higher-value use of by-products remains challenging

03 April 2025

By-products from the food industry could be used more often and more effectively as animal feed. This is shown by research from Wageningen University & Research, commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature an...

Soft fruit in the spotlight with new campaign

03 April 2025

Over the next three years, Food Cabinet will run a promotional campaign for soft fruit in the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Germany. GroentenFruit Huis selected the Amsterdam-based agency after an extensive pitch pr...

Acceleration needed in tackling food waste

03 April 2025

How can raw materials be used as efficiently as possible in the food chain? This was the key question on Tuesday, 1 April, when more than 100 representatives from across the food chain gathered. Farmers, processors, logi...

New EU campaign puts aquaculture in the spotlight

02 April 2025

In cooperation with Member States and the Aquaculture Advisory Council, the Commission aims to increase awareness, understanding, and support for the sector. Aquaculture, as a source of fish, shellfish, and algae within ...

Vandemoortele plans acquires Délifrance

02 April 2025

Vandemoortele and VIVESCIA have reached an agreement regarding the acquisition of Délifrance. With this step, the Belgian food group aims to acquire one of Europe’s largest producers of frozen bakery products. The combin...

A sustainable and resilient food system

01 April 2025

The food industry is transforming due to climate change, technology, and AI. Sustainability and innovation are essential for the industry's future. Companies must adapt to stay ahead. The food and beverage industry is...

Less processed meat, more fruit: thousands of cases prevented

01 April 2025

Everyone knows it, yet few actually follow through: cutting back on processed meat and reaching for an apple or banana more often. Still, this simple adjustment could make a significant difference. New research from Wage...

Poultry demand continues to grow, but geopolitics remains a risk

31 March 2025

Global poultry trade is running at full speed, yet tensions on the world stage create uncertainty. This is highlighted in RaboResearch's latest animal protein report. The demand for chicken remains strong, driven by a li...

Melkunie products get Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification

31 March 2025

The first Melkunie milk and buttermilk bearing the Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification are now available in supermarkets. With this move, Arla Foods, Melkunie's parent company, initiates a phased sustainability tr...

Verstegen’s climate goals officially approved

28 March 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces has officially had its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With this, the Rotterdam-based company has taken another significant step toward achieving its...

Organic in supermarkets: high ambitions, little action

28 March 2025

The ambitions of Dutch supermarkets regarding the sale of organic products are clear, yet in practice, product availability and promotional efforts are still falling short. While the Netherlands aims to expand organic fa...

Price hampers use of Dutch grain

28 March 2025

Consumers enjoy locally produced bread, yet there's barely any Dutch wheat available in supermarkets. According to the report 'Economische kansen en uitdagingen voor Nederlandse baktarwe in de broodketen' by Wageningen E...

Exports to China: meat down, dairy up

28 March 2025

Dutch agrifood exports to China fell by 9% in 2024, amounting to €3.6 billion. The decline was mainly due to lower exports of infant formula (-11%) and meat (-17%). Transit trade in wood also dropped sharply by 79%. Expo...

Food industry leans too heavily on manpower

27 March 2025

The Dutch food processing industry still runs largely on manual labour. But that model is beginning to strain. While other sectors are investing heavily in automation, productivity in food production has barely moved in ...