Organic and sustainable food in the Netherlands - statistics & facts
The Dutch have been developing a large appetite for organic and sustainable food in recent years. This increased hunger for healthier food options has an impact on all aspects of the organic and sustainable food market in the Netherlands, from production to consumption. In addition, the organic food sales in the Netherlands are much higher than in the other Benelux countries: Belgium and Luxembourg. The Netherlands is not alone in the increased craving for organic food products. The concern for the impact of food production on livestock and the environment is an established global trend.
