According to Rabobank, the cost of an Easter breakfast is slightly lower this year than last year, providing a brief reprieve for supermarket shoppers. However, analysts warn that food prices are expected to rise again, likely resulting in a much more expensive Christmas dinner.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compensate customers for past issues, both companies will issue discount vouchers worth between 5 and 30 euros.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands has dropped by 12 percent over the last ten years, driven largely by the rising cost of beef and pork. Despite this national decline, specialized butcher shops remain stable by diversifying their product assortments and catering to customers who prioritize quality.
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, the company has saved 40 million meals and aims to further reduce retail waste through new retail partnerships.
Mijntje is a middle-aged woman seeking to re-enter the workforce after years of unpaid caregiving for her family. She is sharing her experience with Anne-Marije Buckens, a professional consultant who specializes in helping job seekers over the age of 50.
Albert Heijn has resumed home grocery deliveries at reduced capacity following a cyberattack on parent company Ahold Delhaize that halted services for nearly two weeks. Despite the restart, customers report ongoing technical errors with the app and website, while experts estimate the company lost up to 200 million euros in revenue during the outage.
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