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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..

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another significant step in cellular agriculture with the establishment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

09 January 2025

Five start-ups and scale-ups specializing in healthy and sustainable food innovations participated in a consumer research program called "Ontdek Onderzoek." Conducted by the Consumer Behaviour Lab (CBL) and Rabobank befo...

Government accelerates transition to biobased economy

06 January 2025

Biobased materials play a crucial role in the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. The Dutch government has therefore set a course to phase out low-value applications of biobased materials and promote hi...

Sustainability a top priority for 75% of food producers

02 January 2025

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Sustainability is no longer optional but has become the main focus within supply chains, according to the report The Future of Sustainable Food Supply Chains:...

CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

24 December 2024

Supermarkets are making significant strides toward more sustainable packaging. The 2023 Packaging Report shows that CBL members are on track to meet their 2025 goals. Reducing packaging materials and increasing recyclabi...

European agriculture: transition in numbers

16 December 2024

Climate goals, economic pressure, and changing market conditions are having a major impact on European agriculture. Recent data from Eurostat shows how the sector is adapting. Production, sustainability, and labour marke...

Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl partners with CONO and Swager

16 December 2024

Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl is joining forces with CONO Kaasmakers and impact investor KlaasJan Swager. This collaboration marks an important step toward a sustainable dairy chain, with special attention to protected nature a...

Robotics in agriculture essential due to labor shortages

13 December 2024

The agriculture and horticulture sector is seeing volumes decline once again in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, the financial results of the sector remain positive, supported by stable prices and lower costs...

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

13 December 2024

The design of plastic packaging plays a crucial role in the recycling chain. Smart choices in materials, color, and design can make packaging suitable for recycling and reuse as raw materials. Through the campaign I...

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

12 December 2024

As of January 1, 2025, Germany will require producers of single-use plastic to pay a mandatory fee. This new system is an extension of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which has imposed obligations on member states ...

200th V-Label client: a milestone for the Vegetariërsbond

12 December 2024

The Vegetariërsbond has reached an important milestone with its 200th V-Label client. The certification mark, now featured on over 5,000 products in the Netherlands, provides consumers with clear information about vegeta...

CSDDD poses major challenges for the agro-food sector

11 December 2024

The new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to thoroughly examine their impact on people, the environment, and society. For the Dutch agro-food sector, this represents a signifi...

Circular food production crucial for biodiversity

11 December 2024

Circular food production and a shift towards more plant-based proteins offer significant opportunities to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. This approach could reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions in E...

Biogas plant Aviko cuts CO₂ emissions by 70%

05 December 2024

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest potato processors, has commissioned an innovative biogas boiler at its production facility in Rain, Germany. This installation achieves a CO₂ reduction of an impressive 70% of the factory’s...

Sabor Verde launches sustainable avocado alternative