Netherlands

Dutch nitrogen plans bring stricter targets, zoning, and a smaller herd
The government's plans propose company-specific emissions ceilings, additional requirements in zones, and a ceiling to livestock density.

Battery Energy Storage Systems in Europe
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to play an instrumental role in integrating the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources.

The great electrification
The great electrification is reshaping the energy system of the EU at unprecedented speed.

A good time to buy: Predicting Dutch household consumption with consumer sentiment
The Dutch consumer confidence indicator “a good time for large purchases” predicts household spending better than the headline index.

What's on the Menu? Foodservice update 1H 2026
New market dynamics redefine international growth strategies in foodservice. An update on current developments and indicators in the foodservice industry.

Exclusive Shifting tides: How supply constraints in wild seafood are reshaping Dutch consumption
Declining consumption, shifting preferences, and rising aquaculture (especially salmon) reshape the Dutch seafood market toward convenience and retail-friendly formats.
