Linda van Eekeres | Copy Editor / Market Reporter Food & Packaging at DCA Market Intelligence

Linda van Eekeres is the final editor at DCA Market Intelligence. She safeguards clarity and accuracy across research and market reports, turning complex topics into concise takeaways for professionals in the agri-food value chain.

In addition to her editorial work, Linda writes articles herself, with a focus on macroeconomic developments, market dynamics and the influence of politics on the agricultural and food sectors.

Her work provides producers, traders, and policymakers with clear insights into shifting market dynamics, helping them anticipate risks and seize opportunities in an ever-changing environment.

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Analysis|Published: Oct 17, 2025

US threatens countries that want green shipping

The American president is applying pressure on the rest of the world in his well-known manner not to agree to the sustainability plans for shipping from the maritime UN organization IMO. The strike by the stevedores in the Rotterdam port will not be resumed, and the port is 'now going to work hard in its Rotterdam way to clear the backlog as quickly as possible.' Container prices are rising again for the first time in four months.

News|Published: Sep 23, 2025

Zero tariff: opportunities for export to Indonesia

It will become significantly cheaper to export agricultural raw materials, such as dairy products and meat, to Indonesia. The EU has today signed a trade agreement with Indonesia, which will establish a zero tariff for most goods. According to the European Commission, exporters will save a total of around €600 million annually on import duties. In addition, the procedures will become more flexible and faster. For a company like FrieslandCampina, this will yield only limited benefits, as it produces a lot for the local consumer market, although good relationships are always valuable.

News|Published: Sep 11, 2025

Brussels wants to protect the pig sector from China

The European Commission is contemplating steps to protect the European pig sector. This was stated by Euro Commissioner Andrius Kubilius yesterday afternoon during a debate in the European Parliament regarding the decision by China to impose high import duties on the import of pork from European producers.

Analysis|Published: Sep 5, 2025

Pork duty China: highest tariff for Vion

China is going to impose significant import duties on pork from the European Union. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced this today (Friday, September 5). The tariffs are the result of a long-running anti-dumping investigation by the Chinese authorities. Vion faces the highest tariff among Dutch pork slaughterhouses.

Analysis|Published: Aug 29, 2025

Onion market remains steady with a bulk of off-land onions

There is a lot of supply of onions this season. The hectare yields - especially in the north of the Netherlands - seem to be above average and there has been little to complain regarding quality so far. The trade is also going well. Senegal has already taken onions and the major export destination is expected to fully open its borders for onions soon.

News|Published: Jul 8, 2025

Clarebout builds fry factory in Beijing

The Belgian Clarebout is going to build a new french fries factory in the Chinese capital Beijing. This was reported by the Flemish newspaper De Tijd based on an explanation in the 2024 annual report. The factory will likely be operational by the end of 2026.