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Thijs Geijer

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Thijs Geijer

Senior Sector Economist, Food & Agri

Thijs Geijer is a Senior Sector Economist covering the Food and Agriculture sector. He joined ING in 2012 after three years at Rabobank. Thijs studied Economic Geography at Utrecht University.

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El Niño casts a shadow over agri markets, but global food fears may be overblown
Commodities, Food & Agri
20 July

El Niño casts a shadow over agri markets, but global food fears may be…

The impact of El Niño on global agricultural output is fairly limited, but Asia-Pacific is more exposed

Risks to agri markets look underpriced as Hormuz crisis drags on
Commodities, Food & Agri
1 June

Risks to agri markets look underpriced as Hormuz crisis drags on

Growing risks suggest companies need to prepare for the fallout of elevated fertiliser prices

Transformative or overhyped? The impact of weight-loss drugs on European food demand
Commodities, Food & Agri Healthcare
20 March

Transformative or overhyped? The impact of weight-loss drugs on European food…

The impact of weight-loss drugs on food demand is still limited in Europe. The need for food companies to adapt will increase as the use of GLP-1s grows

How rising energy prices will impact European sectors
Energy Transport & Logistics Manufacturing, Construction and Retail
16 March

How rising energy prices will impact European sectors

Europe’s most energy‑intensive sectors have been hit hard, but the 2022 crisis lowered oil and gas dependence and left firms better equipped for price…

Dutch retail sales set to grow 4.5% in 2026
The Netherlands
5 February

Dutch retail sales set to grow 4.5% in 2026

We see a bright year ahead for the Dutch retail sector

Consumers still fear rising grocery bills, but there's relief in sight
Commodities, Food & Agri
2 February

Consumers still fear rising grocery bills, but there's relief in sight

3 calls for EU sectors in 2026: Tech outperformance, manufacturing growth gaps, small consumer gains
Transport & Logistics Manufacturing, Construction and Retail TMT
22 January

3 calls for EU sectors in 2026: Tech outperformance, manufacturing growth…

Why not everyone’s happy with the EU-Mercosur deal
Commodities, Food & Agri Transport & Logistics Trade
14 January

Why not everyone’s happy with the EU-Mercosur deal

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Dutch manufacturing set for a tech-led growth pick-up in 2026
Manufacturing, Construction and Retail The Netherlands
15 December 2025

Dutch manufacturing set for a tech-led growth pick-up in 2026

Brazil crop recovery to push coffee prices lower
Commodities, Food & Agri
8 December 2025

Brazil crop recovery to push coffee prices lower

Deal hunt in the global food sector reignites in wake of Trump’s tariffs
Commodities, Food & Agri Manufacturing, Construction and Retail
10 November 2025

Deal hunt in the global food sector reignites in wake of Trump’s tariffs

Coffee still caught in the trade war crossfire
Commodities, Food & Agri
18 September 2025

Coffee still caught in the trade war crossfire

Discounters thrive as Dutch consumers remain cost-conscious
The Netherlands
9 September 2025

Discounters thrive as Dutch consumers remain cost-conscious

From soil to shelf: why nature belongs in the food company boardroom
Opinion by Thijs Geijer
17 July 2025

From soil to shelf: why nature belongs in the food company boardroom

Diverging strategies emerge as geopolitical risks rise in food & agri
Commodities, Food & Agri
4 June 2025

Diverging strategies emerge as geopolitical risks rise in food & agri

US Food and Agri trade deficit still key in future talks with EU
Opinion by Inga Fechner and Thijs Geijer
11 April 2025

US Food and Agri trade deficit still key in future talks with EU