Smilde Foods has introduced tear-off pouches for margarine to reduce plastic waste in company canteens and the catering sector. The Dutch company spent over a year developing the new packaging, which aims to replace traditional plastic tubs.
Sickness absenteeism in the Netherlands dropped to 4.7% in May, though it remains at a higher level than in previous years. Data from occupational health services ArboNed and HumanCapitalCare indicates that while fewer people are falling ill, those who do are staying away from work for increasingly longer periods.
The CEO of the Port of Amsterdam is calling on the Dutch government to invest in the IJmuiden lock complex to ensure the port remains accessible. He warned that failing to provide funding could lead to negative consequences for the flow of shipping traffic.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting a summer exhibition dedicated to the work of illustrator Fiep Westendorp, known for creating iconic characters like Jip and Janneke and Pluk van de Petteflet. The display showcases her unique artistic style and the humorous human traits she brought to her beloved children's book illustrations.
A study by independent agency EcoJust reveals that at least 41 wolves have been illegally poached in the Netherlands since the species' return to the country. Researchers emphasize that these killings are not isolated incidents but represent a significant and ongoing issue.
The number of flexible workers in the Netherlands has increased by 63,000 over the past year, while the number of self-employed individuals continues to decline. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that businesses are increasingly choosing flexible contracts as a result of stricter regulations surrounding self-employment.