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New allergen policy proves challenging in practice

A warning such as “may contain xxx” seems like a simple solution. For consumers with allergies, it actually makes choosing products harder. The new Dutch allergen policy therefore aims to reduce unnecessary label warning..

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Food safety starts with reliable coding

11 May 2026

In the food industry, it is essential that coding is always accurate. Think expiration dates, batch codes, or product information. When errors occur, they immediately affect product traceability. This can lead to recalls...

StarCuisine invests in a complete packaging line from Sismatec

11 May 2026

StarCuisine produces more than 160,000 ready-made meals every week. Crafted with an artisanal taste, produced on an industrial scale. When the company moved to a larger facility in 2022, a new challenge emerged: how do y...

Switch to biobased packaging calls for new approach

07 May 2026

Pressure on the packaging chain continues to increase. Retailers, manufacturers, and packaging companies are looking for more sustainable alternatives, while European regulations keep tightening. At the same time, the tr...

New standard for recycled plastic

20 April 2026

Assessing the quality of recycled plastic remains a challenge. What works for one application does not automatically meet the requirements for another. TNO and Maastricht University are therefore introducing the RecyQMet...

Empack 2026 Gorinchem: focus on innovation

17 April 2026

Evenementenhal Gorinchem was entirely focused on packaging on April 14, 15, and 16. During Empack 2026, more than 250 exhibitors presented their solutions. This included over 65 new participants. Visitors engaged in disc...

Best read articles March 2026

10 April 2026

The food industry continues to evolve, with a wide range of topics shaping daily operations. From CO₂ reduction and automation to food safety, packaging, and workforce employability, these are issues that play a role on ...

Post-consumer plastic from packaging finds new purpose

09 April 2026

Verpact and recycler Uppact are entering into a partnership focused on plastic residual streams. The aim is to put hard-to-recycle packaging materials to practical use. The agreement responds to challenges within the Dut...

Smart Production: automation for efficiency

09 April 2026

The MULTIVAC Group will demonstrate at interpack 2026 how Smart Production makes food production more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The company is presenting integrated line solutions, vision systems, and digi...

How Hessing leads the way in automation

07 April 2026

The smell of freshly cut vegetables fills the air, yet it is not the traditional work that stands out here. In the production halls of Hessing Supervers, everything revolves around precision, speed, and trust in technolo...

Food Tech Event 2026 – the one-stop trade fair for the food industry

07 April 2026

On 20 and 21 May 2026, the 3rd edition of Food Tech Event will take place: the one-stop-shop trade fair for food production and processing. For two full days, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will focus on innovatio...

Tasco: Smart labelling solutions for food

07 April 2026

Tasco demonstrates how food companies can organise their labelling faster, more flexibly and fully in-house. At the booth, visitors can explore a wide range of solutions: professional label printers for on-demand label p...

Dörr Packaging sets your packaging in motion

07 April 2026

For nearly 40 years, Dörr Kampen has been developing and producing destacking machines for a wide range of tray types. What started as a specialist machine builder has grown into a reliable partner for companies looking ...

Note: this product contains animal ingredients

31 March 2026

Plant-based products are everywhere, yet often go unnoticed. It is not the assortment, but the way products are labeled that influences how consumers make choices. This is shown in research by PhD candidate Houkje Adema ...

Smart Packaging: future-focused packaging solutions

31 March 2026

Do you process fresh products and take a critical look at your end-to-end packaging process? Material costs remain important, but recyclability, CO2 footprint, and supply chain transparency also play a major role. At int...

Recycling on track, plastic requires extra effort

26 March 2026

The collection of deposit packaging is on the rise. At the same time, pressure on the plastic chain continues to increase. This is evident from Verpact’s preliminary results for 2025, the organization responsible for col...