required report public distribution date 10 1 2005 gain number nl5029 netherlands exporter guide annual for the benelux approved by roger wentzel us embassy hague prepared marcel pinckaers & mary ann kurvink highlights this provides an overview companies interested in exporting to belgium luxembourg focusing on exports of consumer oriented food beverages and edible fishery products includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled nl1 nl usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page 19 unclassified table contents section i market 3 economic situation size growth rate foods product markets 4 need convenience 6 safety organic ii business tips 7 local customs general tastes preferences standards regulations import inspection procedures iii sector structure trends 8 retail 9 processing 11 iv best high value