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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 aid provides support, but has a downside

12 June 2026

Food insecurity remains a persistent problem in European cities. Many initiatives provide support to people who do not always have access to enough food or healthy food options. Research by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam s...

More DEI+ funding for circular projects

12 June 2026

Projects that contribute to a circular economy are being given more room within the Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) funding scheme. Under a new funding category, projects can now also receive support f...

Food industry caught between higher costs and lower purchasing power

12 June 2026

Higher oil and gas prices could have a significant impact on the food supply chain in the coming years. According to RaboResearch, pressure on the energy market is expected to remain high for the foreseeable future due t...

Food companies continue to invest in sustainability

11 June 2026

Sustainability remains high on the agenda of Dutch businesses. The same applies to companies in the food industry. At the same time, challenges are increasing. High energy prices, grid congestion, and policy uncertainty ...

Scancheck makes barcode verification easier

11 June 2026

The Scancheck machine has been developed for the automatic inspection of barcodes on tray-sealed top-seal products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the packaging. This...

Packaging data management in the food industry

11 June 2026

For many food companies, keeping packaging data under control is becoming increasingly challenging. Especially when information is scattered across systems, suppliers, and various retailer formats. At the same time, reta...

Too Good To Go saves more than 156 million meals

10 June 2026

In 2025, Too Good To Go saved more than 156 million meals from going to waste worldwide. This brings the total number of meals saved since the company’s launch to more than 600 million. According to the company, this pre...

Six in ten consumers consider sugar tax unfair

10 June 2026

Concerns about rising grocery prices are shaping the debate around a broad sugar tax. Research conducted by Peil.nl on behalf of industry association VBZ shows that concerns about grocery affordability are widespread. Th...

Official opening for first cultivated meat farm

10 June 2026

The world’s first cultivated meat farm has officially opened its doors. In Schipluiden, RespectFarms welcomed visitors from several European countries for the inauguration of the facility located on the dairy farm of Cor...

CBL calls for postponement of new levies

09 June 2026

Pressure on the food supply chain continues to increase. According to the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up the cost of energy, raw materials and transpor...

NVWA launches food safety culture Self-Assessment

09 June 2026

Food safety culture has been a mandatory part of European hygiene legislation for food businesses since 2021. However, not every company immediately understands what this requirement means in practice. That is why the Ne...

Dutch consumers waste nearly 30% less food than in 2015

09 June 2026

Dutch consumers throw away less food at home than they did ten years ago. This is according to new research by the Dutch Nutrition Center. In 2025, Dutch consumers wasted an average of 25.5 kilograms of solid food per pe...

WHO: Chemical substances pose the greatest food safety risk

09 June 2026

Unsafe food continues to cause widespread illness and death worldwide. According to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 866 million people became ill in 2021 after consuming unsafe food....

Value loss remains a blind spot in the meat supply chain

09 June 2026

Food loss in the meat supply chain is not just about waste. Products that remain safe and suitable for consumption can also lose value. That is one of the findings of the European Breadcrumb project. In the project, meat...

Solving modern meat challenges NPD guide

09 June 2026

Product developers are under increasing pressure as consumer expectations evolve, sustainability targets grow, and cost constraints tighten. The most common challenges across the meat industry include: Maintaini...