The Netherlands
March 28, 2012
The Greenery commissioned the Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael' to conduct a research study into the importance of the European Union and the Euro for the Dutch economy and for the country's fruit and vegetable sector, in particular. The first copy of the report was presented to Bernard Wientjes, chairman of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW) on Wednesday, 28 March 2012.
Dutch fruit and vegetable sector benefits from the European Union
The research report shows that the fruit and vegetable sector has benefited significantly from the internal market, the Euro and the safety and stability of the EU. Trade has grown strongly as a result and the Netherlands has meanwhile become the world's largest vegetable exporting country. The past two decades have also seen fruit exports double while considerable employment has also been generated. European regulations on food safety, the environment and working conditions ensure fair competition. The Netherlands clearly has a great interest in ensuring that Europe's achievements are continued and further strengthened.
Wientjes: "I am pleased that The Greenery is making its voice heard"
The first copy of The Greenery's report was presented to Bernard Wientjes by Philip Smits, General Manager of The Greenery on Wednesday, 28 March. "Europe's future is currently the focus of political debate. Trade and industry should continue to voice their opinion because precisely Europe and the Euro are key for trade and industry. I therefore welcome The Greenery's efforts in making its voice heard and in providing its members with objective information on the importance of Europe and the Euro to ensure the integrity of opinion forming," according to Wientjes.
"We believe we have an obligation to provide our members with the correct information on the importance of the Euro and the EU. After all, investing in the EU generates significant returns for our sector," commented Philip Smits. "In addition, in conducting research with a focus on Europe we would again like to highlight the importance of the horticultural sector for the Dutch economy."
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