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The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

The Dutch retail sector is fairly consolidated, with the two largest food retailers controlling 55 percent of the market.

The United States is a leading supplier of pulses to the Netherlands.

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

This report provides an overview of the priorities and work plans for 2016 of the different EU institutions (European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Parliament).

Dutch agriculture is highly intensive and export focused. Total agricultural exports for 2015 are estimated at $78.3 billion making the Netherlands the second largest exporter of food and agriculture.

The Netherlands, as a member of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives.