Packaging

Packaging: necessary or not?

Packaging is often under fire in public debate. It is seen as unnecessary and harmful to the environment. Wageningen researchers place clear reservations on that view. According to them, the picture is too black-and-whit..

FOBA: German precision for flawless marking

20 October 2025

For companies in the medical, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors where errors are not an option, Mundi offers a unique and reliable solution with the FOBA laser workstations. These enclosed, height-adjustable systems ...

Beyond Meat renews: packaging, recipe and appeal

20 October 2025

Beyond Meat is introducing a redesigned packaging concept and updated chicken-style products. The packaging has a more premium look, is easier to recycle and will be rolled out across Europe starting 17 October 2025. The...

Four countries, one system for packaging rules

14 October 2025

Making packaging more sustainable and making things easier for businesses, that’s the goal behind a new agreement signed by six producer responsibility organisations from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Luxembourg. ...

Only 1 in 5 plastic packages is truly recyclable

13 October 2025

In the food industry, waste sorting is taken seriously. But if you think that means everything ends up neatly recycled, think again. Wageningen University & Research examined nearly 700 plastic consumer packages. The...

New Green-score replaces the Eco-score

29 September 2025

The Eco-score is getting a new name. From this autumn it will be Green-score. Customers of Colruyt Group will see the new name across stores, apps and communication channels. The label itself remains the same at its core...

New alliance focuses on biobased packaging

26 September 2025

Avantium, Tereos and LVMH GAÏA are joining forces. They aim to scale up production of a new type of plastic made entirely from plant-based raw materials. The material is called Releaf® and can be used in food and beverag...

Introducing the Sysmac Top-Bottom labelling system

18 September 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...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

HVO Meat improves efficiency with new packaging machine

15 September 2025

Matthijs de Jong, owner of HVO Meat, was looking for a way to speed up and simplify the packaging process on the production line. The installation of a Flowvac packaging machine has led to a significant increase in effic...

Automated packaging lines by Multivac

11 September 2025

Whether it’s ready meals or delicatessen products, MULTIVAC provides automation and system solutions for the food industry as a leading partner. This expertise will be presented at FACHPACK in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 Sep...

De Koningh sees labelling as a strategic link

11 September 2025

Labelling is no longer just an operational step at the end of the packaging line. With tightening regulations, growing sustainability demands and increasing digitalisation, it’s becoming a strategic part of the productio...

Export drives strong growth in Dutch food sector

02 September 2025

The Dutch food industry is showing strong performance in 2025. ING expects a 3% increase in production volume, supported by improving consumer purchasing power both at home and abroad. Consumers are buying more premium a...

Paardekooper bankrupt after failed growth strategy

25 August 2025

Packaging supplier Paardekooper has been declared bankrupt 22 August 2025, by the Rotterdam court. The company’s rapid expansion through acquisitions—often financed with borrowed money—ran aground. Internal sources point...

Verpact strengthens position with a single recognisable name

01 August 2025

Verpact is scaling up its efforts in the transition to a circular packaging chain. From now on, all campaigns, services and knowledge activities will be brought together under the name Verpact. As a result, the separate ...

EU cracks down on unclear food labelling

24 July 2025

What can still be called ‘cheese’? And when does a steak truly count as steak? The European Commission aims to introduce clear rules on this. Plans are underway for marketing standards covering a range of food products, ...