Export early 19th century
The Dutch dairy industry begins export in the 1910s, spurred on by the advent of condensed milk and milk powder. By the 1920s the Netherlands is the largest dairy exporter in the world. This comes through improved quality, new products and new markets in Africa, the Middle East and Far East. During the Depression, the co-operative structure allows farmers to keep quality high. At this point Dutch dairy expands further and faster than ever.