Tag: Supply Chain
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Dutch Horticulture Trade Mission Strengthens Ghana-Netherlands Agribusiness Ties
Overview: A Strategic Dutch-Horticulture Exchange The Dutch Horticulture Trade Mission to Ghana marks a significant step in deepening bilateral ties between the two countries. Led by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, and supported by East-West Trade, the Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC), and other partners, the mission brought…
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Bird flu outbreak hits Dutch poultry hub, prompting culls and movement ban
Overview of the outbreak Health authorities confirmed a case of bird flu at a prominent egg farm in Terschuur, located in the Gelderse Vallei region — a central node in the Netherlands’ poultry industry. The discovery underscores ongoing concerns about avian influenza as the country navigates seasonal and environmental factors that can enable the virus…
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Textile Supply Chain Relief: Govt Drops 14 QCOs on Intermediate Goods as Industry Hopes for More Rollbacks
Overview: A Targeted Easing of Intermediaries The government has announced the rollback of 14 quantitative control orders (QCOs) on intermediate goods used in the textile value chain. This move follows an internal assessment that the existing mandate—enforcing standards on intermediaries and raw materials rather than only on finished goods—was creating unnecessary operational complexities for manufacturers.…
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Textile Sector Reels as 14 QCOs on Intermediate Goods Are Rolled Back
Background: A Policy U-Turn Aimed at Easing Supply Chains The government has revoked 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that previously applied to intermediate goods used in the textile value chain. The move, welcomed by manufacturers and industry associations, comes after an internal report by NITI Aayog highlighted that enforcing standards on intermediaries and raw materials—rather…
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Dutch minister: “I’d do it all again” in the car-chip standoff with China
Background: A high-stakes clash over a Chinese-owned chipmaker The Netherlands became the stage for a dramatic confrontation that could reshape the global semiconductor landscape. At the heart of the dispute was a Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker whose operations touch the heart of modern automobile manufacturing. The clash, lasting six tense weeks, raised questions about national security,…
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Rising Costs Push Fish and Chips Into Hefty Bills
Pricey Plate: Why fish and chips are getting pricier What used to be a cheap, cheerful staple for many households has become noticeably more expensive. The cost of fish and chips has risen dramatically over the past two decades, with a 154 percent increase recorded between September 2005 and September 2025. This surge reflects a…
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Rising costs push fish and chips prices higher than ever
New pressures push fish and chips from a cheap staple to a pricier indulgence What was once a quick, affordable hit of comfort for many diners is increasingly a heavier financial choice. Across the UK and beyond, fish and chips have followed a steep climb in price, reflecting a broader pattern of inflation, rising energy…
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Rising costs push fish and chips prices higher: a heavyweight drain on the takeaway bill
Introduction: a cheap staple under pressure What used to be a reliably cheap and cheerful takeaway has become a costly concession for many households across the country. The price of fish and chips has risen dramatically over the past two decades, with a reported 154 percent increase between September 2005 and September 2025. While some…
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Toyota opens doors to its first EV battery plant in the US
Toyota kicks off a new era for U.S. EV supply In a milestone moment for the U.S. electric vehicle ecosystem, Toyota has begun production at its first-ever EV battery plant outside Japan. The company’s new facility in North Carolina, a $13.9 billion investment, signals a strategic push to localize critical battery components and reduce reliance…
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Toyota Opens US EV Battery Plant: A Landmark North Carolina Facility
Overview: A Milestone for Toyota and the US EV Push Toyota has officially begun production at its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the United States, marking a significant expansion of its global battery strategy. The $13.9 billion facility in North Carolina represents the company’s first battery plant outside Japan and signals a deepening…