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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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Online Edition June 2026 | Smart Construction and Energy Management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East began, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, companies are looking for alternative ways to keep their operations runn...

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

29 June 2026

While my working memory is immersed in the world of energy management for this final pre-summer edition, my mind has already quietly wandered off to potential vacation destinations. Surrounded by terms such as charging a...

‘We can make major progress in circular construction’

29 June 2026

A shortage of building sites and raw materials, long waits for electricity and water connections, the nitrogen issue... anyone looking to build or expand in the food industry faces plenty of obstacles. But there are othe...

The major challenge of sustainable energy management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, entrepreneurs are looking for alternative ways to keep their businesses running. With wind pow...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

How StarCuisine is expanding its capacity

29 June 2026

StarCuisine produces fresh meals for the Dutch retail and foodservice markets. The arrival of sister company Sushi Ran in Bleiswijk calls for a doubling of production capacity. But before any construction begins, Operati...

Optimal cooling with minimal environmental impact

29 June 2026

Grid congestion, the phase-out of synthetic refrigerants, and a rapidly changing energy market are among the factors making the construction of energy-efficient, sustainable refrigeration systems that are future-proof an...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Tendon power generation

29 June 2026

In my view, the gym is a source of energy waste. While rows of determined participants try to burn calories in pursuit of a slimmer waistline and/or a more muscular torso, the air conditioning blasts cold air down everyo...

Fonterra reuses waste heat

29 June 2026

In Heerenveen, Fonterra operates a state-of-the-art facility where whey from the neighboring cheese plant is processed in a sustainable way. A heat pump that utilizes waste heat is the next piece of the sustainability pu...

Farm Pack invests in a future-ready expansion

29 June 2026

In April 2026, Farm Pack proudly opened its renovated and expanded production facility in the Netherlands. For the producer of frozen corn on the cob and gently cooked vegetables in Kapelle, this marked an important mile...

E-boiler combined with a heat pump reduces CO₂ emissions

29 June 2026

GEA is working with Caldera, a company that develops e-boilers that store electrical energy in the form of heat. Combined with GEA’s heat pump, this creates a solution for making heat demand carbon-neutral. Companies usi...

10 steps to specifying a resin floor

29 June 2026

Once the decision has been made to install a resin floor, the specification process becomes critical. The wrong system can easily lead to costly repairs and operational downtime. Understand the key considerations and cho...

Smart integration of electrification and thermal energy storage

29 June 2026

In Breskens, Zeeland, a remarkable technological achievement is taking shape: candy manufacturer Confiserie Napoleon is set to become one of the first Dutch companies to use direct solar heat in its production process, w...

Drying processes can be made more sustainable and efficient

29 June 2026

Drying is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the food industry. Yet it is entirely possible to make this process more sustainable. What adjustments can be made? And where can the greatest gains be achieved? Wa...

Column Saskia Stender: Watt does it cost?

29 June 2026

Smart construction, smart renovation, and energy management. These are current topics, both in the food industry and in my own home. I recently moved—not into a move-in-ready house, but into a real fixer-upper. The kind ...