Netherlands

Retailer HEMA Joins Tony's Open Chain

Dutch variety retailer HEMA will join Tony's Open Chain initiative as it seeks to make its cocoa supply chain 100% 'slavery-free'.

PLUS Commences Transition To Organic Potatoes

Dutch retailer PLUS is gradually switching to organic potatoes in the fresh segment with the launch of an organic variant, priced the same as regular potat...

Private Label Accounts For 30% Of Dutch Supermarket Sales

The percentage of private-label products on Dutch supermarket shelves now stands at close to 30%, new data has revealed.

Albert Heijn Launches Campaign To Boost Fruit Consumption Among Young People

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has teamed up with the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Federation) to launch a campaign to boost fruit consumption among children pl...

Caroline Oosterbaan Named Chair Of SPAR Holding B.V. Supervisory Board

SPAR Netherlands has appointed Caroline Oosterbaan as the new chair of the supervisory board of SPAR Holding B.V., effective 1 September.

Jumbo To Acquire Four Jan Linders Stores

Dutch retailer Jumbo has agreed to acquire four stores in Beek, Heerlerheide, Roermond and Swalmen from Jan Linders for an undisclosed amount.

Dutch Retail Turnover Up, Volumes Down In Second Quarter: CBS

Retail sales in the Netherlands saw growth of more than 6% year on year in the second quarter due to higher selling prices.

Top 10 Beer Producers In Europe

Beer production rose to 34.3 billion litres across the European Union last year, a 7% increase year-on-year. But which countries are the top producers?