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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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We have to be smarter about water us in the food industry

28 January 2025

Clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, even in the Netherlands. This is a growing challenge for the food industry, a major consumer of drinking water. Rabobank has mapped out the challenges surrounding water usage ...

Uitgekookt expands with acquisition of Étumé

27 January 2025

Uitgekookt has completed the acquisition of Étumé, a move that aligns with the company’s growth strategy. With this acquisition, Uitgekookt is expanding its operations in the Nijmegen region and taking an important step ...

Major shifts in the animal protein market in 2025

27 January 2025

The European animal protein market is set for significant changes in 2025. Beef and pork production will continue to decline, while the poultry sector is expected to maintain strong growth. Structural challenges such as ...

Nudging gives organic products a significant sales boost

27 January 2025

A successful experiment in Finland has shown that nudging—subtle adjustments in store environments—can significantly increase sales of organic products. In a Finnish supermarket, sales of organic carrots rose by an impre...

More companies and revenue growth in the food industry

23 January 2025

The Dutch food industry experienced a modest revenue increase of nearly 2 percent in 2024, despite fluctuations in selling prices and a challenging first half of the year. The number of companies in the sector also grew,...

PAN launches Pesticide Consumption Guide

23 January 2025

The new Pesticide Consumption Guide by PAN-NL reveals which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticides. An analysis of thousands of measurements conducted by the NVWA shows that citrus fruit is the mo...

New opportunities for duckweed as a protein source

23 January 2025

The research project ‘Duurzame eiwitten: Eendje meer’ is exploring the potential of duckweed as a protein source. Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with companies and experts to optimize the c...

PPWR: What’s changing for the food sector?

23 January 2025

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was officially published on January 22, sets strict requirements for packaging and packaging waste. The aim is to achieve a more sustainable economy. For the...

Mosa Meat submits EU approval request for cultivated fat

22 January 2025

Mosa Meat has reached a significant milestone by submitting its first application for market approval under the European Novel Foods regulation. With this application, the company focuses on cultivated beef fat, which ca...

V-Label launches C-Label for cultivated meat

22 January 2025

V-Label GmbH, known for its V-Label certification for vegan and vegetarian products, is introducing a new certification system for cultivated meat products: C-Label (with the C standing for ‘cultivated’). With this initi...

Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

21 January 2025

Slagerij Markus efficiently packages its artisanal products with the compact T 255 tray sealer from MULTIVAC. This rotary table tray sealer allows meat specialties, ready meals, and even soups to be quickly and easily pa...

Increasing demand for Dutch fish: exports grow by 5%

20 January 2025

The Dutch fish and seafood trade recorded growth of over 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The export value reached €3 billion, with 52% originating from Dutch production. Imports increased by 3%, maintaining an ...

Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

20 January 2025

The export value of Dutch meat is expected to reach €10.7 billion in 2024, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Import value is also down by 3.4%, amounting to €5.1 billion. Exports to Germany show a modest in...

Dairy and egg exports grow in 2024, imports lag behind

17 January 2025

The Dutch export of dairy and eggs continues to grow. In 2024, the export value rose to €12.3 billion, an increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Imports, however, lagged slightly, with a modest rise of 1.1% to €...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...