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The Netherlands is working towards a ‘sugar tax’. As a first step, the existing levy on non-alcoholic beverages (excluding dairy, soy drinks and water) was increased to €0.26 ($0.29) per liter starting January 1, 2024.

The Netherlands, as a Member State of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives. However, rules for the certification of imports are complicated and, in practice, are not always harmonized across EU Member States.

This report is an addendum to the GAIN report number E42023-0041 EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report, November 13, 2023. It lists the Dutch import regulations and standards that are not harmonized within the EU or where the Netherlands varies from the EU standards.

The Dutch retail sector is characterized by heavy consolidation, the top two retailers control over 50 percent of the market, and a large number of smaller neighborhood stores.

This report is an addendum to the NL7041 Dutch Foodservice Report of December 11, 2017.

The Dutch foodservice industry is expected to grow annually by 4 percent due to a recovering economy and changing consumer eating culture.

The Dutch food processing sector generated a turnover of USD 82.5 billion last year and demonstrated the highest production growth in five years, supported by growing demand from mainly Germany....

The total MY2017/18 EU-28 grain crop is revised up 2 MMT to 304 MMT, due to improved outlooks for both the wheat and corn crops.

Graphic showing 5 key facts about U.S. cranberry exports which reached $314 million in 2016.

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

This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade and policies.

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in the Netherlands.