The Greenery partnered with Normec to ensure staffing compliance and lead the way in ethical employment — ahead of legislation, and in line with their values.

For more than seven decades, the Heppeler Institute has been a trusted name for precise, compliant, and timely pharmaceutical and water testing. Now, as the Normec Heppeler Institute, we carry this legacy forward — combining our established expertise with the strength and resources of Normec.

Lörrach, August 2025 – The Untersuchungsinstitut Heppeler trusted by companies in the region of the “Three-country corner” (“Dreiländereck") of Germany, France and Switzerland for high-quality pharmaceutical and water testing, will continue to operate under the new name – Normec Heppeler Institute.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - [6 August 2025] - Normec (“the Group”), a leading European provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (“TICC”) services, today announces its entry into the United States (“US”) through the acquisition of three highly specialized companies in the Foodcare, Sustainability, and Healthcare sectors. Normec is backed by Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, and the majority shareholder in the Group since 2020.

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, and a pressing global challenge. This view underpins our commitment to Water for Life, a foundation dedicated to providing clean drinking water and sanitation to underserved communities around the world.

In the food industry, risk-based thinking is pretty much a given. Standards like IFS and BRCGS expect companies to systematically identify, analyse and manage risks. Contamination, allergens and microbiological hazards are thoroughly analysed as part of a robust quality management system

They're back: peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums and cherries. Stone fruit is the ultimate summer fruit and guarantees a unique taste experience. But guaranteeing good quality? That's easier said than done.

On 2 June, “A Healthier Week” will kick off – an initiative by the Diabetes League that challenges Flemish people to make healthier choices for a week, with an emphasis on reducing added sugars. This presents a huge opportunity for food companies: consumers want to eat healthier, but their choices are still guided by taste. Sugar reduction is therefore more than just a change in the recipe. It is a technical challenge in terms of taste. And you can only win that with the help of consumers.