"Easing of COVID-19 rules means renewed UK demand, Brexit paperwork hassle still a sore point" Trade between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has been boosted a bit. That's according to Philip van Geest of Van Geest International (VGI). That's thanks to the lifting of (local) lockdowns. The UK's small and medium-sized businesses and hospitality sector are also reopening. "There's an obvious connection between the UK opening and trade. That might be because the Dutch season is also getting well underway now. Nevertheless, it's nice to see customers ordering in abundance again. Demand for catering-related items is certainly picking up. And the diversity of orders is visibly increasing. More and more sweet peppers and tomatoes are finding their way to Great Britain too. The Dutch products are displacing the lower quality ones from Morocco and Spain."