Profile

Distributor NL & Global Exports

Van de Griek Groothandel is a food trade enterprise founded in 2014 and based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (parent Olive Origins B.V.) with activities spanning for distribution in the Dutch HORECA sector to international exports of our represented brands. Our experts focus in the best value-for-money sustainable products. We work with local retail chains, supermarkets, distributors, horeca businesses and wholesalers. We use a 'no-nonsense' approach to our collaborations. We carefully select among many products, a handful to trade that align with the market trends, developing them on the way.

Company Profile
• Founded in 2014 and based in Amsterdam, a team of 8 experts
• Groothandel Dutch Horeca, Global Exporting and Sales Agency
• Expertise in supplying our product assortment globally
• Large network, partnerships and sales channels
• Deals with large Retailers & Wholesalers
• Local retailers network from Deli’s to Restaurants
• Contacts to all Dutch Retailers & Wholesalers

Who We Are

Based in the vibrant city of Amsterdam

Van de Griek Groothandel acts as an importer, exporter and mediator in the food products sector. Our main focus are Mediterranean specialties of the highest quality and transparent origins. Products with an international orientation and an established presence in various markets and countries. Due to our culinary enthusiasm, our passion for food and the long experience we carefully select the products we export or import. Always adapting our assortment to the client or market we are targeting.

Being exporters and importers we hold deals with large retail chains and distributors. Our network expands throughout Europe. We specialize in the Netherlands & Benelux markets. We hold specialized knowledge on EU markets and transportation therefore we place great importance on working with prestigious suppliers and customers. Most of our importing to the Netherlands takes place from Mediterranean countries while our exporting activities span globally.

We hold our headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with subsidiary remote facilities in Athens, Greece. As we particularly have expertise in Mediterranean products our sourcing always incorporates national liaisons in most of the Mediterranean countries. Local experts with strong local knowledge on production of goods and supply. We also collaborate on a daily basis with food experts-connoisseurs. Experts on olive oil, wines, dairy advise us on the quality of products we source and trade.

When it comes to distribution we only work with leading, established and reliable partners through mutual professionalism and a long standing relationships. We offer guaranteed lead times per product and we will customize our logistics process to suit your needs. Regardless of your location, through our trusted logistics partners, we will combine any available transportation option to deliver on the promised lead times.

As we believe in tailored service we offer our clients options to do certain modifications to a product. Working very close with our manufacturers and suppliers we re-imagine product design, labeling and product distribution. Additionally when it come to product quality, our products are supported by all the necessary certifications, analyses and QA documentation and we work only with manufacturers awarded the most strict certifications ( HACCP Plans, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), 3rd Party Audits, Organic Audits, Non-GMO Project Verified Audits).

Our principles are competence, professionalism and transparency.

Our Philosophy

Global

We aim at supporting producers expanding their market horizons. We aim at retailers increasing their market share.

Sustainable

We only choose products which help us form a more sustainable environment and health.

Tailored

We present holistic product propositions that are fit for purpose for the needs of our clients.

Responsible

For each product sold we donate part of the profit in organisations that help local communities in need.

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