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

The Dominican Republic (DR) is the fourth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and related products in the Western Hemisphere, increasing 11 percent to reach a record $1.44 billion in 2018.

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.

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

For Marketing Year October 2019 / September 2020 (MY 2019/20), Post forecasts overall production to increase to 565,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable weather conditions.

With U.S. consumer-oriented product exports reaching a record $569 million in 2018, the Dominican Republic represents the fifth-largest market for such products in Latin America.

The turnover of the Dutch foodservice market in 2018 was valued at USD 23.7 billion, up by almost 6 percent.

Dutch food company, HAK, introduced Nutri-score logos on their products on September 1, 2019, which the company says will enable consumers to make healthier choices when buying food.

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

From May 16-20, 2019, FAS Santo Domingo accompanied a delegation of 36 Dominican and Jamaican buyers and representatives to attend the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago, Illinois.

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

The Dominican Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region.