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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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Food prices no longer driving inflation

28 February 2025

Inflation in the Netherlands remains persistently high, but food prices now play a smaller role in this. While food products previously contributed significantly to price increases, they have actually helped push inflati...

Dutch insect sector makes significant progress

28 February 2025

The Dutch insect sector has made great strides in professionalization, innovation, and sustainability over the past five years. This is evident from the results of the Sector Plan 2020–2024. With these developments, the ...

How language can make veganism more appealing

28 February 2025

Eating plant-based is often seen as a sacrifice. “Don’t you really miss cheese?” or “Do you only eat salad now?” are common questions. But behavioral scientist Esther Papies wants to shift the focus to what you gain: a h...

Crisp focuses on regeneratively grown ‘No Shit’ vegetables

27 February 2025

Online supermarket Crisp launches ready-made meals featuring regeneratively grown vegetables. The first dishes, including Thai pumpkin soup and a crunchy beetroot salad, are made with fresh produce from family farm Zonne...

Greenfluencers and food: do they influence sustainable choices?

26 February 2025

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in consumer behavior, yet social media remains heavily focused on consumption habits. Greenfluencers aim to raise awareness about sustainable choices, including those rel...

How Explainable AI improves food safety

26 February 2025

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in food safety, yet its decision-making process often remains a ‘black box.’ Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) is investigating how Explainable AI ca...

EU eases sustainability reporting rules

26 February 2025

The European Commission is taking a major step in reducing the administrative burden on businesses. A new package of proposals will simplify regulations on sustainability reporting and international trade. This could lea...

Verpact calls for clear direction in the Circular Materials Plan

25 February 2025

Stichting Verpact has submitted its position on the draft Circular Materials Plan (CMP), which will replace the current Landelijk Afvalbeheerplan (LAP3) in 2025. This plan plays a key role in the transition to a circular...

Veterinary drugs in food: few violations

25 February 2025

Compliance with legal limits for veterinary drugs in food remains high. This is evident from the annual report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the presence of pharmacologically active substances and their...

Lidl expands vegan range and reduces salt content

24 February 2025

Lidl has improved its range of meat alternatives. The taste, texture, and nutritional values have been optimised, with over two-thirds now meeting the Dutch nutrition guidelines of the Schijf van Vijf. The packaging has ...

Brandt & Levie puts vegetables first with their new sausage

24 February 2025

Brandt & Levie is taking another step in the protein transition. After their hybrid and plant-based sausages, the makers are now introducing the vegetarian Groenteworst. Three culinary sausages where vegetables take ...

Food waste down by 20% in 2024

24 February 2025

Food waste in the Netherlands dropped by nearly 20% in 2024. This is highlighted in the impact report by Stichting Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling. Yet, according to director Toine Timmermans, more effort is needed to rea...

Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging

21 February 2025

Concerns about plasticizers like phthalates in plastic packaging are rising globally. Environmental organizations are warning about the health risks and have filed lawsuits against the US FDA for failing to enforce stric...

'Circular opportunities go untapped in the food sector'

21 February 2025

The Netherlands is struggling to meet its circular economy goals. In 2022, the use of minerals, metals, and fossil resources even increased compared to 2020. As a result, the goal of halving resource consumption by 2030 ...

Fishing subsidies increase the risk of overfishing

21 February 2025

Nearly two-thirds of global fishing subsidies pose the risk of promoting overfishing and illegal fishing practices. This is highlighted in the latest OECD Review of Fisheries, presented on 19 February in the presence of ...