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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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The Butchery chooses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine

29 January 2026

The Butchery successfully packages a wide range of meat specialties from its own butcher shop for online sales. To do so, the company uses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine from MULTIVAC. Whether it’s steaks, ch...

Dutch food labels remain mandatory in the Netherlands

26 January 2026

The requirement to provide food information in Dutch remains in force. The cabinet makes this clear in a letter to Parliament concerning a motion adopted during the 2025 General Financial Debates. The motion was intended...

Service that never stops

15 January 2026

At MULTIVAC, you are never on your own. We provide professional support 24/7, both remotely and on-site. This takes worries off your plate and increases efficiency. Our partnership guarantees high-quality preventive and ...

Most-read articles of 2025

07 January 2026

What captured the food industry’s attention most in 2025? Growth, expansion, automation and sustainability were recurring themes. From fish processing and butter production to packaging challenges, robotics and major fac...

MHP chooses MULTIVAC’s robotic lines

16 December 2025

MHP has commissioned two advanced robotic lines from MULTIVAC. The systems enhance the efficiency, stability, and quality of the chicken fillet packaging process. As a subsidiary of the Ukrainian producer MHP, the Veenen...

Blood plasma in meat: questions keep piling up

25 November 2025

The November 24 episode of the Keuringsdienst van Waarde caught many viewers off guard. Supermarket meat appears to contain blood plasma more often than expected. The label then lists it as “animal protein.” Legally, tha...

Tariff differentiation supports the shift to circular plastic

19 November 2025

A discount can set plenty in motion. That becomes clear once again from Verpact’s latest figures, which show that producers are increasingly choosing more recyclable plastic packaging. It gives the move toward a circular...

Superunie pushes for faster sharing of packaging data

31 October 2025

Superunie is sounding the alarm. The purchasing organisation wants private label manufacturers to enter their packaging data into GS1 PAC as soon as possible. The new tool from GS1 Nederland is meant to put an end to the...

Animeal grows through practical choices in production

20 October 2025

Since its takeover in 2020, Animeal has undergone a remarkable transformation. Under the leadership of Fred Wijnen, the company has grown into a flexible packaging specialist for fish feed. With smart solutions and pract...

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...