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Dutch organic retail supply and sourcing trends

Overview

The Dutch organic retail sector is navigating a tension between implementing localized, sustainable supply models and the continued sale of imported goods.

On one hand, retailers like Ekoplaza are partnering with cooperatives such as BioMasters to adopt a ‘fresh-picked model’ for soft fruits. This system involves daily harvesting based on demand and direct packaging to move products from farm to shelf within a single day. Additionally, the cooperative Odin is working to expand its assortment of heirloom vegetables to replace hybrid varieties.

Conversely, supermarket chains like Plus have faced public criticism regarding the environmental footprint of imported organic produce. Following a previous controversy involving Portuguese blueberries, consumers have raised concerns over the presence of Argentinian organic apples in local stores when domestic alternatives are unavailable. In response to such criticism, retailers have stated an aim to source products as locally as possible when feasible.

Entities

Plus · Sandra Reuvekamp · BioMasters · De Lepelaar · Ekoplaza

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Plus supermarket criticized for selling imported organic apples

    Dutch supermarket Plus is facing criticism for selling imported organic apples from Argentina instead of local Dutch alternatives, raising concerns over food sustainability and carbon footprints.

  2. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dutch organic retailers implement fresh-picked fruit and heirloom vegetable models

    Dutch retailers Ekoplaza and Odin are advancing organic and biodynamic supply chains through daily-harvested soft fruit and the introduction of heirloom vegetable varieties.

Sources

agf.nl · biojournaal.nl