The Dutch poultry meat sector is professionally organized. Several sector organizations bring the sector together and are active on a variety of topics related to food safety, animal health and product quality. The sector works under the umbrella of the European Union, of which the Netherlands is a member state.
The Dutch poultry meat sector is professionally organized. Several sector organizations bring the sector together and are active on a variety of topics related to food safety, animal health and product quality. The sector works under the umbrella of the European Union, of which the Netherlands is a member state.
European Union
The Netherlands belongs to the 28 member states of the European Union. Member states of the European Union produce under the same legislation and products move freely within the internal market.
The Production Chain
Starting from purebred lines up to the processing of the meat; the production chain includes many steps which all contribute to the high quality end-product.
Sector Organizations
The Dutch poultry sector is very well organized. Several sector organizations, each focused on its own part of the production chain, ensure the interests of the sector and government are aligned and implemented.
Quality Schemes
The poultry sector is subjected to a variety of regulations, both European and national. The sector is always striving for more, to stand out from the crowd and make sure to produce the best and safest end-product. This is why there are private initiatives for controlled quality schemes, adding that little extra to the products.
Housing Types
The society in the Netherlands has an increasing interest in the way their foodstuffs are produced. Mainly animal welfare has been high on the agenda in recent years. This led to a variety of housing types for broiler in the Netherlands.