Sustainability

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..

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

05 December 2024

The avocado is more popular than ever, but its cultivation is far from sustainable. Sabor Verde, an initiative by three Dutch entrepreneurs, aims to change that. As the first European brand, it offers avocados grown enti...

British consumers boycott Arla over methane reducer Bovaer

04 December 2024

DSM’s methane reducer Bovaer, developed to lower the carbon footprint of milk production, is facing heavy criticism. In both the United Kingdom and the United States, consumers are spreading rumors on social media about ...

True Cost Accounting: a key to a sustainable food system

02 December 2024

True Cost Accounting (TCA) offers an innovative approach to making the hidden costs of food production visible. This method analyses the impact on the environment, people, and animals and translates these into financial ...