Packaging

PPWR: What’s changing for the food sector?

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..

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...

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

19 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

EU bans Bisphenol A in food contact materials

29 December 2024

The European Commission has adopted a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. This decision follows concerns about potential health risks associated with the chemical, which is used in plastics and resins. ...

CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

24 December 2024

Supermarkets are making significant strides toward more sustainable packaging. The 2023 Packaging Report shows that CBL members are on track to meet their 2025 goals. Reducing packaging materials and increasing recyclabi...

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavourings

16 December 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published two new handbooks: one on enzymes and one on flavourings. In addition, the existing handbook on additives has been revised. These publications pro...

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

13 December 2024

The design of plastic packaging plays a crucial role in the recycling chain. Smart choices in materials, color, and design can make packaging suitable for recycling and reuse as raw materials. Through the campaign I...

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

12 December 2024

As of January 1, 2025, Germany will require producers of single-use plastic to pay a mandatory fee. This new system is an extension of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which has imposed obligations on member states ...

European Court of Auditors: EU food labeling falls short

26 November 2024

Consumers in the European Union risk getting lost in a maze of food labels. A recent report from the European Court of Auditors highlights the confusion caused by the array of claims, logos, labels, and scores, which see...

No more illegible packaging thanks to laser coding

25 November 2024

In the food and beverage industry, packaging codes are often hard to read. In these sectors, products move at high speeds along the production line. Many coding machines cannot keep up with these speeds. As a result, cod...

Repak opens its doors to 400 visitors

25 November 2024

It’s a well-known tradition in the Dutch industry: the "Open Bedrijven Dag" (Open Business Day), when local companies agree to open their doors to the public simultaneously. On Saturday, November 2, the Emmen-based packa...

Smart GS1 integration makes Nutri-Score more accessible

20 November 2024

Since January 2024, Dutch food companies have been able to add the Nutri-Score to their packaging. This food choice logo aims to help consumers make healthier choices while encouraging producers to improve their products...

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

20 November 2024

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an...

Introducing the ICE Zodiac printers: Eagle, Falcon, and Hawk

14 November 2024

Boost your productivity with the ICE Zodiac printers! The Eagle, Falcon, and Hawk from the ICE Zodiac series offer cutting-edge technology designed to maximize uptime, minimize time spent on quality checks, and reduce wa...

Nutri-Score under scrutiny amid criticism of scoring system

12 November 2024

The hope for a unified European food choice logo seems distant. Nutri-Score, long the leading candidate, has faced opposition from Mediterranean countries due to unfavorable ratings for traditional products like olive oi...