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Bud Holland is a leading international importer of exotic fruit and vegetables and specialities from all over the world. In addition to fruit and vegetables, Bud Holland supplies a wide range of products including wild and cultivated mushrooms, soft fruit, mini vegetables, sea greens, fresh herbs and niche products.

1967 arrow_forward_ios House of BudSA Brussels founded by Lester Victor (Bud) Antle and Fritz Valentin Marschall. 1967 First iceberg lettuce imported from New York, USA to Europe (Rotterdam/Antwerp). Bud Senegal founded. Grows and exports beans, melons, sweet peppers and many other products to Bud Holland. 1969 Bud Holland BV founded by Fritz Valentin Marschall. 1972 Bud Holland starts importing and exporting an ever-growing range of exotic fruit and vegetables from all over the world for its European customers. 1975 arrow_back_ios 1977 arrow_forward_ios Bud Holland is one of the first companies in the Netherlands to work with a computerised stock system. We also import the first kiwi fruits to Europe. 1991 We open a new office building in Den Hoorn (near Delft) and expand our warehouse and improve our facilities. Following major growth, Bud Holland builds completely new premises in Maasland. 1995 Our premises are expanded to twice their original size to meet growing demand for products. 1998 Bud Holland adds various packaging lines in another new extension of our buildings. 2001 arrow_back_ios 2015 Bud Holland launches Readylicious®, a brand specially created for ready-to-eat products. 2019 Bud Holland celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we produce a special recipe book featuring many of the fresh products we import from more than 80 countries. Introducing Saborichi®. A new brand with an even deeper commitment to the people, places, and stories behind our products. 2015

CSR

Bud Holland in the community

At Bud Holland, we are committed to the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): investing in Planet, People and Profit. We help our suppliers, many of whom are located in developing countries, to operate more sustainably and more efficiently. One way in which this is achieved is through our close collaboration with the COLEACP PIP programmes taking place in most countries.

Fresh Diversity

We source our products from all corners of the world – from China to South Africa and from New Zealand to Peru. More than 600 fresh products from over 70 countries are gathered together at our warehouse at the heart of the Dutch Westland area.

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You mix it, we fix it!

When customers place their orders, our smart facilities and logistics enable us to quickly collect all the different products from their respective climate cells. Where necessary, our products are packed into handy sized packs which can be added quickly and easily to each customer’s individual mix.

OUR PRODUCTS

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News

Nine days, three countries — visiting our partners.

In February, I travelled to the United States, Mexico and Peru to visit our partners and see for myself how the season is developing. Three countries in nine days, six flights and quite a few kilometres on the road. Intensive, but very valuable. By being in the fields and following the process up close, you get a realistic view of production, quality and planning for the weeks ahead.

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More greens on your plate!

More greens on your plate creates space for new flavours! This week, the campaign 'Wissel 'ns wat' starts in the Netherlands, aiming to inspire people to make more conscious choices on their plate. To inspire you we're sharing three recipes featuring our exotics in the leading role.

  • Elegant atmospheric beautiful dinner table setting for thanksgiving or wedding celebration, fall countryside style, pumpkins as decor. Romantic cozy home atmosphere. Wine, floral pumpkin centrepiece.

Thanksgiving on the menu

Although Thanksgiving originated in the United States, the holiday is also gaining ground in Europe. At the end of November, more and more restaurants, hotels, and delicatessens offer dinners full of comfort food and warm autumn colors.

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