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Eurostat: more plastic packaging waste in the EU

More plastic packaging waste, but also more recycling: that is the picture painted by the EU’s 2024 figures. An average of 35.9 kilograms of plastic packaging waste was generated per person. Of that amount, 15.3 kilogram..

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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...

Biobeurs highlights strength of organic sector

20 April 2026

Biobeurs 2026 at Omnisport Apeldoorn attracted around 5,600 visitors. That figure is in line with expectations. The new location and adjusted timing in the year appear to have been well received. With 160 exhibitors from...

Wissel ’ns Wat! campaign makes an impact

17 April 2026

Shortly after its launch, the Wissel ’ns Wat! campaign is already known to 11% of the Dutch population. This is evident from representative research by Norstat, commissioned by Stichting Week Zonder Vlees. The campaign i...

ISO 14001 updated: what’s changing

17 April 2026

The international environmental management standard ISO 14001 has been updated. The 2026 version replaces the 2015 edition, including the 2024 amendment on climate change. This ensures the standard remains aligned with c...

Mars and ofi focus on net zero cocoa production

16 April 2026

Mars and ofi are further expanding their collaboration in cocoa. The companies are focusing on climate action in Ecuador. The aim is to reduce the environmental footprint of cocoa while strengthening farmers. The partner...

Demand for organic rises, supply lags behind

14 April 2026

The organic market in the Netherlands continues to grow, but development remains uneven. New figures show that demand is increasing structurally, while supply is not keeping pace everywhere. This is putting pressure on t...

Dutch military takes action on food waste

10 April 2026

During large-scale field exercises abroad, the Dutch military provides thousands of soldiers with meals every day. Proper nutrition is crucial for deployability and endurance. At the same time, part of the food remains u...

RIVM maps environmental impact of the food chain

10 April 2026

The environmental impact of food in the Netherlands is moving higher on the agenda. For companies in the food industry, pressure is increasing to gain clearer insight into their footprint. New figures from RIVM show wher...

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 ...

New Disc of Five emphasizes on plant-based

09 April 2026

The Dutch Nutrition Centre presents an updated Disc of Five. The familiar model has been revised based on recent scientific insights. The core remains recognizable, but clear shifts are visible in the recommendations. ...

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...

Seafood performs strongly on climate and nutrition

08 April 2026

Seafood is gaining a stronger position in the discussion on sustainable food. New research by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the RIVM shows that many fish species have a relatively low climate impact. At ...

Phase-out of F-gases forces food sector to act

07 April 2026

Cooling and freezing are essential in the production, storage, and transport of food products. The use of synthetic refrigerants has been gradually reduced under European legislation since 2015. That phase-out has now ac...

Lerøy renovates without production downtime

07 April 2026

At Lerøy Seafood Netherlands in Urk, large volumes of salmon are processed daily into fresh and smoked products for supermarkets and customers around the world. In a production environment where hygiene and food safety a...

Frukar brings quality and sustainability into balance

07 April 2026

It’s a familiar challenge for many food professionals: combining quality assurance with sustainability goals. How do you save energy without compromising on quality? Frukar, an importer of fruits and vegetables, found th...