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: Jan 16, 2026

Ships cautiously return to Suez Canal

The container prices are falling this week. Further declines are on the horizon as more and more shipping companies are gradually allowing their container ships to return to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. But it must remain calm in the region.

News|Published: Jan 16, 2026

Dutch import value grows faster than export value

Both the value of the export and import of agricultural goods to and from the Netherlands grew in 2025. However, the import grew faster in value. This is evident from joint research by Wageningen Social & Economic Research (WUR) and the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

Analysis|Published: Jan 9, 2026

US container imports decrease due to Trump's trade policy

The trade deficit of the US has been significantly reduced by Trump's trade policy. The latest figures show that container imports decreased by 0.4% last year. The US Supreme Court may issue a ruling today on the legality of Trump's high import tariffs. At home, snow and ice caused distribution problems this week.

News|Published: Dec 16, 2025

Negative cash flow for many arable farmers

Of all agricultural and horticultural sectors, arable farming companies have the smallest percentage of businesses with a positive cash flow in 2025. This is evident from new figures from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) that the institute announced during the presentation of the income estimate.

Analysis|Published: Dec 12, 2025

Cautiously more ships through Suez Canal

More shipping companies are daring to sail through the Suez Canal again. However, it is expected that it will still take some time before container shipping returns en masse. This cautious return is also not yet reflected in lower container prices between Asia and Europe.

News|Published: Dec 2, 2025

FrieslandCampina aims for more capacity in Lutjewinkel

FrieslandCampina currently has no plans to increase production at its cheese plant in Lutjewinkel, but it does want to secure the capacity to process more milk in the future and therefore produce more cheese if needed.