| Netherlands - 17 on this page |
Acomo (Amsterdam Commodities N.V.) A publicly listed trading house (AEX: ACOMO). They specialize in sourcing, trading, and distributing soft commodities like spices, nuts, edible seeds, and tea for the food industry. | Trader / Importer | Soft Commodities/Spices/Nuts | Catz International, King Nuts, Red River, Spices | Trading Desk info@acomo.nl | |
Albert Heijn (Ahold Delhaize) The market leader in Dutch retail. Albert Heijn is part of Ahold Delhaize and is a massive direct importer of fresh produce, wines, and global groceries, setting the standard for the entire market. | Retailer / Importer | Supermarket/Market Leader | AH Private Label, Perla, Zaanse Hoeve, Delicata | Procurement Dept leveranciers@ah.nl | |
B&S International A global distribution giant listed on Euronext. B&S acts as a massive trader and distributor of FMCG and liquor to duty-free, maritime, and remote markets worldwide. | Distributor / Trader | FMCG/Liquor/Duty Free | Mars, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Red Bull, Unilever | Management Team info@bs-international.com | |
Bidfood Netherlands The Dutch arm of the global foodservice giant. They are a primary partner for professional kitchens, importing everything from high-end meat to basic pantry staples. | Distributor (Foodservice) | HORECA/Broadline Distributor | Bidfood PL, Farm Frites, Heinz, Unilever | Management Team inkoop@bidfood.nl | |
C.I.V. Superunie B.A. A massive purchasing cooperative representing 13 independent retail organizations (Plus, Dirk, Vomar, Spar, etc.). Superunie negotiates and imports on behalf of its members, commanding ~30% market share. | Buying Alliance / Importer | Buying Alliance/Private Label | G'woon, Melkan, Bio+, Bonbébé | Procurement Team info@superunie.nl | |
Global Food Group A major player in the egg industry. They trade and process billions of eggs annually, acting as a key link between producers and the food industry in Europe. | Importer / Trader | Eggs/Egg Products | Egg Products, Liquid Egg | Management Team info@globalfoodgroup.eu | |
Heuschen & Schrouff Oriental Foods The leading importer of Asian foods in Europe. They import thousands of containers of authentic Asian brands (Thai, Chinese, Korean) and distribute them to ethnic supermarkets and mainstream retail across the EU. | Importer / Distributor | Asian Food/Ethnic/Gourmet | Yum Yum, Flying Goose (Sriracha), Golden Turtle, Aroy-D | Management Team sales@heuschenschrouff.com | |
Jumbo Supermarkten The second-largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. Jumbo acts as a massive direct importer, especially for its 'La Place' food service range and extensive private label assortment. | Retailer / Importer | Supermarket/Market Leader | Jumbo Huismerk, La Place, Fresh Produce | Buying Director inkoop@jumbo.com | |
Lidl Nederland The Dutch arm of the German discounter. They are a massive importer, sourcing a significant portion of their high-quality private label assortment from their European network. | Retailer / Importer | Discounter/Direct Import | Kania, Freeway, Crownfield, Milbona | Buying Dept contact@lidl.nl | |
Makro Nederland (Metro AG) The Dutch cash & carry arm of Metro AG. They are a massive importer of bulk foods, professional kitchen equipment, and non-food items for the hospitality sector. | Wholesaler / Importer | Cash & Carry/HORECA | Metro Chef, Aro, Professional Equipment | Buying Team service@makro.nl | |
Nature's Pride One of Europe's largest importers of exotic fruits and vegetables. They are famous for pioneering the 'Ready-to-Eat' avocado and mango market in Europe. | Importer / Distributor | Exotic Fruit/Avocado/Mango | Eat Me (Ready-to-Eat), Exotics | Procurement Dept inkoop@naturespride.nl | |
Picnic The fastest-growing online-only supermarket in Europe. They have built their own supply chain and act as a direct importer, challenging the traditional brick-and-mortar giants. | Retailer / Importer | Online Supermarket/Tech | Picnic PL, A-Brands | Buying Team inkoop@picnic.nl | |
Sligro Food Group The market leader in food service wholesale. Sligro supplies restaurants, hotels, and SMEs across the Netherlands and Belgium, importing vast quantities of fresh, frozen, and ambient goods. | Wholesaler / Importer | Cash & Carry/Foodservice | Sligro PL, Culinaire, HEKS'NKAAS (Part), Global Brands | Management Team inkoop@sligro.nl | |
The Greenery A massive international vegetable and fruit company. Owned by a cooperative of growers, they import counter-seasonal produce to ensure year-round supply for European retailers. | Importer / Distributor | Fresh Produce/Fruit/Vegetables | Nature's Gold, Fresh Fruit | Procurement Dept info@thegreenery.com | |
Unidex Holland A specialized importer of exotic foods, focusing on Caribbean, African, and Surinamese cuisine. They supply ethnic shops and mainstream supermarkets with authentic tropical ingredients. | Importer / Distributor | Ethnic Food/Caribbean/African | Valle Del Sole, Grace Foods, Tropical Sun | Management Team info@unidexholland.com | |
Vanka-Kawat A historic importer and manufacturer of Asian and Surinamese foods. They are a household name in the Netherlands for authentic sambal, sauces, and noodles. | Importer / Manufacturer | Asian/Surinamese/Indonesian | Vanka-Kawat, Koningsvogel, Asian Sauces | Management Team info@vanka-kawat.nl | |
Zandbergen World's Finest Meat A leading meat importer and trader. They source high-quality beef and poultry from North/South America and Australia, and are also the EU distributor for Beyond Meat. | Importer / Trader | Meat/Plant-Based | The MeatLovers, Beyond Meat (Distributor), US Beef | Management Team sales@zandbergen.com | |