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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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Labelling law under review to lower supermarket prices

11 March 2025

The price gap between Dutch supermarkets and those in Belgium or Germany remains strikingly large. GroenLinks-PvdA wants to ensure consumers are no longer paying the price. MP Jesse Klaver is working on a legislative pro...

Column Judith Witte: On pros and cons

10 March 2025

In a previous column, I talked about fledgling offspring and their willingness to buy second-hand items through online marketplaces, surplus stores, and thrift shops. Very noble, of course! And environmentally conscious....

‘Camel milk is a promising niche market with opportunities.’

10 March 2025

At Kamelenmelkerij Smits, just a stone’s throw from Den Bosch, more than a hundred camels are kept. It is the only professional camel dairy farm in Europe. The (raw) milk is sold not only in the Netherlands but also in F...

Sustainable packaging: Challenges and opportunities

10 March 2025

Packaging needs to be more sustainable. Everyone agrees on that. But how? Companies must align their processes and products with evolving regulations, including the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ...

Slicing and portioning at DEMO DAY 2025

10 March 2025

On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April, IB Food Machines is hosting their first exclusive DEMO DAYS of 2025. See for yourself how they take slicing and portioning of meat, poultry, fish and more to the next level. During ...

Renovation gives Slagerij Visser a positive boost

10 March 2025

After 30 years, the workspace of Slagerij Visser was due for an update. During the renovation, butcher Thieme Visser deliberately opted for an open and obstacle-free space: "Much tidier and, above all, easier to clean. O...

Poppies Bakeries grows with ERP solution

10 March 2025

From Belgian baking tradition to a global favourite: for nearly 50 years, Poppies Bakeries has been bringing joy with pastries and biscuits. With 13 bakeries across Europe and the US and over 1,300 employees, this bakery...

Mandatory use of recycled content in plastic packaging

10 March 2025

New European legislation requires that, from 2030 onwards, all plastic packaging must contain recycled content derived from post-consumer packages. At present, this is only feasible for PET packaging. To meet these new r...

Column Pieter Vos: Cultural change

10 March 2025

It happens even in the best companies. Things aren’t running smoothly. There are issues within the organization, and complaints are piling up—both internally and externally. You KNOW something needs to change. But your o...

Neerlandia Urk: ‘Impossible’ is not in our vocabulary!

10 March 2025

Neerlandia Urk was founded in 1972 by brothers Herman and Albert Romkes and was taken over at the end of 2019 by five sons of the founders. Originally, this traditional fish company specialized in a wide range of North S...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Protein facts

10 March 2025

Egg whites are hot. Or rather, proteins—the trendy name for this essential building block—are good for you! It gives you tight muscles, at least, that’s what the countless social media influencers would have you believe....

HAS students innovate with food packaging

10 March 2025

During the annual HAS Food Experience, more than 150 students from HAS green academy presented their innovative concepts, each addressing key challenges in the food industry. This year’s theme, ‘Next Food Waves’, focused...

Column Saskia Stender: A box full of air

10 March 2025

I ordered a small jar of spices. Online, because convenience is key. Two days later, the package arrived—a sizable cardboard box, neatly sealed with paper tape. Inside, a layer of protective paper, and somewhere deep wit...

Empack & Packaging Innovations 2025

10 March 2025

The energy of the packaging industry, the latest innovations, and countless valuable connections all come together at Empack & Packaging Innovations 2025. On April 2 and 3, we will welcome the entire packaging chain ...

Bema presents innovative, sustainable packaging

10 March 2025

Bema Packaging Group will once again be present at Empack, showcasing a wide range of packaging solutions. Alongside our trusted portfolio—casings, vacuum and shrink bags, films, stand-up pouches (SUPs), and clip machine...