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Stricter rules for sustainability claims on food

“Sustainable” or “environmentally friendly”: claims like these are appearing on more and more products. They offer opportunities for food manufacturers, but they also require attention. After all, there is more to a gree..

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Potato Processing Industry Reduces Food Waste by 5.5%

18 January 2024

In a recent study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in collaboration with the foundation Together Against Food Waste and the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI), it has been determ...

Pringles shifts to recyclable paper packaging

11 January 2024

Pringles is ushering in an environmentally friendly change to its iconic canister. The familiar cylindrical packaging, launched in 1970, is undergoing a transformation with a paper base replacing the traditional metal en...

Upfield Launches Plastic-Free Tub for Plant Butters

09 January 2024

Upfield, a global leader in plant-based foods, has introduced the world's first plastic-free and recyclable paper tub for its plant butters and spreads. Created in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, and Pagès Group, this...

UK Supermarkets Face Plastic Packaging Ban for Fruit and Veg

08 January 2024

The UK government is considering new regulations that could eliminate pre-packed fruit and vegetable packaging in supermarkets. The proposed laws, slated for implementation in 2024, aim to reduce plastic waste by encoura...

Innovation Grant for Gasification of Residual Streams

08 January 2024

Entrepreneurs can apply for DEI+ subsidy starting from February 15, 2024, for demonstration projects focused on the gasification of residual streams, such as organic waste. This innovative approach, where a production fa...

Waste Streams as Raw Material for Food one Step Closer

21 December 2023

The efficient upgrading of food and beverage waste streams receives a boost with the innovative drying technology of Multiphase Dryers. This startup has developed a method that utilizes low-grade residual heat to cost-ef...

Addressing Food Waste Yields Concerning Side Effect

20 December 2023

The successful initiative to tackle food waste by supermarkets and producers is yielding unintended consequences. Currently, Food Banks in the Netherlands are witnessing a worrisome decline of 20% in the supply of essent...

The SUP directive remains a dilemma

19 December 2023

In the Netherlands, a staggering 19 million plastic cups and food containers end up in the trash daily after a single use. Recognizing the urgency for change, the European Single-Use Plastics Directive was implemented. T...

Consumer Reluctance towards Organic Food Choice

19 December 2023

Consumers, often out of habit, remain hesitant when it comes to opting for organic food, as revealed by a recent consumer study conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality. Factors such as habitual...

Net Congestion and its Impact on Businesses

13 December 2023

Despite maintaining a stable electricity consumption compared to a decade ago, the Netherlands is grappling with severe net congestion. This congestion is hindering opportunities for new establishments and expansions of ...

Biodiversity in the Supermarket: Do We Truly Consider It?

13 December 2023

Do products fly off the shelves when they are produced in a way that positively impacts biodiversity? Or does the consumer remain indifferent? Communication scientists Julia Shen and Marijn Poortvliet from Wageningen Uni...

Vergeer and adapa develop innovative cheese packaging

12 December 2023

Vergeer, a leading Dutch cheese supplier, and adapa, a specialized packaging company, join forces to create an innovative cheese packaging that not only catches the eye on the refrigerated shelf but also meets strict req...

Sustainability Reporting: Challenge for Businesses in 2024

12 December 2023

In 2024, the business landscape is poised for a pivotal transformation with the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a European reporting mandate in the realm of sustainability. This d...

UV Light: Unlocking the Potential of Circular Polymers

12 December 2023

In the pursuit of a sustainable circular economy, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is delving into the ULTRADREAM project, investigating the development of biobased renewable polymers with inherent biodegradabi...

Stagnant organic market: Opportunities and challenges

08 December 2023

The organic food and agriculture sector is in a dynamic phase, with a growing demand for sustainable food production. Despite this demand, market growth is currently stagnant, posing challenges for the industry. This upd...