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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..

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Deposit system needs to be more user-friendly

16 July 2025

Most Dutch people do their part when it comes to returning deposit packaging. Bottles, crates, cans – straight back to the store. Still, it doesn’t always go as smoothly as it sounds. Especially when it comes to cans, th...

Circular soup packaging close to production

16 July 2025

Selling soup often means dealing with complex packaging. Not because of its shape, but because of the materials involved. Multiple layers of plastic, aluminium and foil—necessary for flavour, shelf life and sterilisation...

Can the food industry save the recycling chain?

11 July 2025

The Dutch recycling sector is under pressure, but the food industry is stepping up. Twenty major brands – including Unilever, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and FrieslandCampina – have committed to increasing their use of circular p...

Save up to 60 cents per kilo of plastic: here’s how

30 June 2025

Verpact has launched a free e-learning course for producers and importers looking to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. In just 25 minutes, participants learn how to apply for a discount on easily recyclable ...

More than simply applying a sticker

24 June 2025

Labeling a product is more than just applying a sticker. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right labeling system. Determining the right criteria in advance prevents the labeling system from becoming a ...

The power of temperature in shelf life

23 June 2025

With summer temperatures increasingly reaching extreme highs, we’re being confronted with a simple truth: temperature is a key factor in the shelf life of food. Even minor temperature fluctuations can have a major impact...

The right laser for every material: from plastic to glass

23 June 2025

Struggling to code quickly and accurately in your production process? Mundi Technology now offers Foba laser coding systems known for their precision and reliability. These laser systems are a perfect match for a wide ra...

Column Saskia Stender: Chips in classy disguise

23 June 2025

The new Doritos packaging looks like someone at PepsiCo had a great idea on paper, but forgot to visit an actual supermarket. The chips now come in a cardboard box with a lid - neat, sustainable, responsible. At first gl...

Paper cap sets packaging industry in motion

19 June 2025

Tetra Pak is the first in the industry to test a paper cap on its Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Mid packaging. In partnership with Aneto, Spain’s largest broth producer, the company has launched a pilot aimed at accelerating ...

Showroom machines available

19 June 2025

At the moment, MULTIVAC is offering a selection of 11 showroom machines for sale, available immediately and only while supplies last. New to this selection are two flow packers. This offer is ideal for customers who n...

‘Look-Smell-Taste’ now featured on 3,500 products

18 June 2025

Exactly one year after the launch of the Shelf Life Coalition, over 3,500 products now carry the ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ icons and the hand symbol. The coalition was initiated by Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling to reduce unnec...

Guaranteed quality for every piece of meat(substitute)

12 June 2025

How can you be certain your packaging is truly airtight? For meat and meat substitutes, this isn't a minor detail; it's a crucial requirement. Effective leak detection for meat packaging is essential to prevent risks lik...

Packaging not empty? Then recycling is pointless

11 June 2025

Many Dutch people are unsure about how to dispose of their PMD packaging correctly. That’s the conclusion from a DVJ Insights survey of 1,053 participants, commissioned by Verpact. One in three admits to sometimes throwi...

More sustainable packaging with Smart Heating

05 June 2025

MULTIVAC is perfecting its forming and sealing processes with the new matrix heating systems pixelHEAT and pixelSEAL, developed in collaboration with Watttron GmbH. These systems respond to the growing demand for sustain...

France targets misleading origin labels

20 May 2025

The French government is stepping up efforts to combat misleading origin labelling of food products. In 2024, fraud control agency DGCCRF carried out 10,000 inspections on items marketed as French. Irregularities were fo...