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Introducing the Sysmac Top-Bottom labelling system

27 March 2025

The EME 5000 labelling machines are equipped with the latest technology, featuring an Omron Sysmac PLC controller and high-performance servomotors. They meet the highest standards for speed, precision, and ease of use. T...

The Future of Food 2025

17 March 2025

Our food does much more than simply nourish us. How we produce, distribute, and consume it will shape the future of our planet, our culture, and our health. How exactly? You’ll find the answers in the more than 300-page ...

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...

Pyrolysis on the rise, concerns about harmful substances

11 March 2025

Turning plastic waste into new raw materials seems like a logical step towards circularity. But safety for people and the environment should not be overlooked. A recent study by RIVM points to potential risks when using ...

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....

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). ...

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...

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...

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...

The future of product identification and control

06 March 2025

The packaging industry is evolving rapidly. Sustainability, efficiency, and smart technologies are playing a crucial role. But how do you ensure your products are optimally identifiable, easy to control, and compliant wi...

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...

'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 ...

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...

The Future of Meat and Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

20 February 2025

Are you ready for the next step in food production? The food industry is evolving at lightning speed. Technologies like automation, AI, and sustainable production methods are making processes more efficient, safer, and f...