FMCG distributor intelligence by country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.