The pasta sauce brand Grand’Italia may soon be acquired by the French company Pimente Investissement, a subsidiary of the investor CVC. Current owner GBfoods Europe confirmed it is in advanced negotiations regarding the sale of its Netherlands-based unit, GranFood.
The final edition of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in Zandvoort from August 21 to 23. Visitors are advised to plan their travel arrangements in advance, as driving directly to the circuit by car will not be possible.
Confusing traffic detours at the intersection of Marnixstraat and Rozengracht in Amsterdam are causing dangerous situations for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. The temporary measures, implemented for the Oranje Loper construction project, are frequently ignored by commuters, leading to near-miss accidents and illegal traffic maneuvers.
The children's festival Stuif-Stuif in Haarlem provides various recreational activities for children who cannot go on holiday during the summer break. The event aims to offer an inclusive experience that allows children from all backgrounds to have memorable stories to share when they return to school.
Erasmus MC has started performing DNA tests on all premature infants to detect a genetic mutation that increases the risk of deafness from antibiotics. This initiative marks the first time such a screening process has been implemented in the Netherlands.
Heineken reported an increase in global beer sales, driven significantly by the rising popularity of non-alcoholic and specialty beers. The Dutch brewer experienced particularly strong growth in the Asian market.