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Wie de boer niet kent’ (Whoever doesn't know the farmer) is a new four-part series that the Dutch broadcaster RTL-4 is airing in March and April. In this programme – an initiative of the VanDrie Group, De Heus and A-ware - our farmers show what farming is like in practice. In... More

Veal processing companies have an important place in the VanDrie Group chain. These companies, such as Ekro in Apeldoorn, are taking steps to make their operations more ecologically responsible. We talked to Cor Schel, KAM Coordinator at Ekro, and Quintus van Grol, Advisor at... More

‘'When you ask for veal, we serve a concept', is the basic principle of Ekro, part of the VanDrie Group. The company supplies high-quality veal products tailored to the customer's requirements, such as whole veal breast or veal roast for the catering industry, but also consumer... More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

In 2020, the collective labour agreement for the Dutch meat sector included a heavy work scheme for the first time. This new scheme was a result of the pension agreement More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

In Conversation with ... Arjo Bronkhorst, Gerco van de Brug, Renger Hazeleger and Wouter Vermeulen. More

In recent decades, our VanDrie chain has invested heavily in animal health management However, research remains necessary to keep this at the highest level, says Eelke van der Wal, researcher at the VanDrie Group.  More

The VanDrie Group wants to further improve the quality structure and safeguarding of food safety within the chain. Labora, the lab of the VanDrie Group, plays a key role herein. In order to properly fulfil this function, innovation in terms of microbiological research and... More

Working with animals in the meat sector is subject to strict legal requirements. Our meat processing plants are under permanent surveillance by various authorities and are subjected to camera monitoring. In addition, strict animal welfare protocols have been implemented at... More

10 December is International Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is a key document setting out the fundamental rights of people everywhere. The declaration details rights such as equality, the... More

In conversation with... Ruth Bouwstra (CCQO) and vets Bjorn Roelofs and Jos van Arkel. More

In order to prevent resistance to antibiotics, it is vital to use them in the right way and only when necessary. That holds for both humans and animals. Which is why the use of antibiotics in human healthcare and veterinary practice is strictly monitored.  More

In conversation with: Marcel van der Vliet, President at Celcaa and Iliana Axiotiades, Secretary General of Coceral. More

As a food producer, we are always looking for ways to create added value by producing of safe and nutritious animal proteins. From day one, the creation of value from residual waste flows has been an important part of this. We include those ideas in the positioning of our... More

Veal farmers must quickly and significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions, especially of ammonia and methane, between now and 2030. However, current stall systems are not designed for this and suitable techniques are not sufficiently available. More

Located on the Po plain in northern Italy, the home of the world-famous Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, are the three branches of Zoogamma. That’s no coincidence. Whey, a residual waste flow from the production of cheese, forms the basis for the calf milk powders, breeding... More

T. Boer & zn has been specialising in the slaughter and processing of calves since 1885. Since 1995, the company from Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel has been part of the VanDrie Group. For HR manager Jaap Alders and operational manager Martijn Mellema of T. Boer & zn, 2020 was a year to... More

Sustainability is on the social agenda more than ever. There is much discussion about climate objectives and the contribution that the business community has to make. That affects the VanDrie Group's strategy, of course. We talk to Marijke Van der Weijden-Everts (Director... More

There is a lot of discussion about the health of calves. Veal farmers, veterinarians and our regional managers have been working successfully for years to reduce diseases such as diarrhoea, pleural effusion and pneumonia. It shows! Our antibiotic use and calf mortality are at an... More

Craftsmanship. The term fits Ameco like a glove. But that doesn't mean that time has stood still for this beef producer. Ameco likes to be ahead of the curve. Ameco attaches great importance to animal welfare during the production process. More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

Just outside Uddel, within walking distance of calf muesli producer Alpuro, is DrieVeld: the VanDrie Group’s new research center. Developments in legislation and social trends are occurring at an ever-increasing pace.  More

Animal feed has an major role to play in circular agriculture. The social debate on this subject is gaining relevance in terms of nutrient efficiency, reusing raw materials and reducing impact in the production chain, making it high time to delve deeper into the world of... More

Innovation and investment are a must, even in calf husbandry, and veal farmer Bart Logtenberg knows a thing or two about this. That's why we gladly accepted his invitation to visit his stall. More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

Between now and 2030, the emissions in the Netherlands must be reduced considerably. That includes the livestock sector. The veal sector is focusing on the area where they can reduce the most ammonia emissions: the calf stall. More

Jillis and Anneke Slingerland have been keeping 1300 calves in the Gelderse Hall. As of spring of 2020, calf husbandry Slingerland has joined the IJselvallei Boert and Eet Bewust. We went to visit them before the lockdown. More

The veal sector is often linked to cases from the past. For example, there are regular reports on calves with a haemoglobin (iron) deficiency. How can this be? We asked Albert Wouters (head calf husbandry) this question.  More

At its core, the VanDrie Group consists of farmers, not just traders. And our veal farmers are not the only ones who have grown up among animals; many of our transporters, regional managers and office staff have too. Taking the best possible care of our animals in every link of... More

The holidays are approaching, we would like to offer you culinary inspiration! More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

Our ambition is to strengthen our market position and improve the reputation of our delicious veal products worldwide. Moreover, innovation is at the heart of our organisation. It all adds up: ambition + innovation = novelty. Our novelty this time? Keep reading! More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are! More

At least once a year Benno Smith comes knocking on the door at the VanDrie Group's Dutch feed production sites. As an auditor at Lloyd's Register, Benno is responsible for the audit of GMP+ certification. GMP+ stands for Good Manufacturing Practice and is an important... More

Sustainability is one of the five pillars of the VanDrie Group strategy. Read our blog to find out what steps are being taken throughout the chain to increase sustainability even more!  More

Centuries ago it was no secret: animal fat is a valuable ingredient, rich in energy and taste. Moreover, it can be used in various products...  More

Since the corona outbreak, the hygiene and safety policy within our companies has been further tightened. This entails new measures and adjustments in protocols for the meat processing companies of the VanDrie Group. T. Boer & zn, ESA, Ekro and Ameco engaged Eurofins, among... More

The Dutch agricultural sector is facing a large number of issues and challenges. How do we sustain a thriving countryside and a good earning capacity? How do we ensure a good environment and climate? No organisation or agricultural company is able to solve such major issues... More

We produce various customer-specific veal products on a daily basis at our veal processing plants. It is a process that requires multiple forms of energy and effort. In order to deliver the best possible quality day in, day out, regular maintenance is carried out at the veal... More

At our veal processing plants, the calfskin is removed from the carcass with the greatest care. Read in this blog what happens with the calfskins afterwards!  More

The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. This diversity adds shine to our company. We find this to be of value. We like to show you who the people behind the VanDrie Group are. More

Since 2010, Ekro has been working with Headex and Faciloo, two agencies that specialise in hiring and housing workers from Lithuania. A well-oiled machine is how you might in the meantime describe the mutual collaboration between the job coach of the veal processor in Apeldoorn,... More

Ensuring animal welfare is a continuous process in which veal farmers, transporters and regional managers can learn a lot from each other. To support this, veal farm Schakel organised several knowledge sessions about animal behaviour. More

The corona measures have disrupted the entire world. Nevertheless, the VanDrie Group chain continued work ‘as per normal’. But how normal was that? For an answer to that question, we turn to our Italian colleagues. More

This month is the 25th anniversary of Alpuro Breeding. It all started with a plan and an old Mercedes bus. These days, more than 35 calf rearing specialists drive through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Denmark to support dairy farmers in raising their calves in a healthy... More

In recent years, the VanDrie chain has made substantial investments in animal health management. This has resulted in a significant reduction in antibiotic use. We talk to Albert Wouters, head of calf Husbandry about the achieved results. More

In Limburg, the Netherlands, young-animal feed has been produced from so-called by-products since 1958. Today, the products made by Schils find their way to customers in more than 75 countries. How did a local mill from Amstenrade grow to become a partner for countless farmers... More

Many languages are spoken within the VanDrie Group. At ESA, one of our veal processing companies, our colleagues have at least 21 different nationalities. Kiflemariam and Haben are a perfect example of this. They are both Eritrean. We chatted with them about their work at ESA.  More

The veal sector is on the move and every link is taking its responsibility. There’s an important role to be played in this respect by veal farmers. Herman Keurhorst, who has been a veal farmer for almost 25 years, is happy to seize this role with both hands. More

Every workday, the planners in our meat processing companies get up early to work on a challenging task: planning the deliveries to customers.  More

Several feed producers are active within the VanDrie Group. Tentego, based in Mijdrecht, is one of them. Tentego has been producing calf feed for 60 years and is still a major player today. How is the company able to continuously improve? More

The VanDrie Group reached an agreement with Brons from Voorthuizen concerning a complete takeover. The agreement has been sent to the Autoriteit Consument en Markt (Consumers and Market Authority, ACM) for approval. The two family businesses expect the ACM to give its approval... More

Knowledge of animal behaviour is crucial to the safeguarding of animal welfare. That is why last year the VanDrie Group organised three regional meetings for members of the Dutch Veal Farmers Association (VVK, Vereniging van Kalverhouders), regional managers and transporters on... More

In the Netherlands, France, Italy and Belgium, our 1,100 veal farmers work day and night to provide calves with the best possible care. VanDrie Group provides support to veal farmers through experts: the regional managers.  More

Being well and truly rooted in Japanese society as a Dutch family business comes naturally to the VanDrie Group.  More

Hundreds of veal farmers in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy form the first link in our chain. Richard Frens is one of those farmers and talks about our cooperation. More

In a time that sees much public debate being fed by prejudice and misconception, the VanDrie Group is taking the debate to its stakeholders during the fourth VanDrie Dialogue. More

In order to supply the market with sufficient volumes, calves are being imported to the Netherlands. More than 75% of these calves come from the neighbouring countries of Germany and Belgium. More

Our chain works at the highest level of food safety, quality and traceability. We invited the editors of Nederland Voedselland to visit two links in this chain. The editors ended up in a world of track & trace, valorisation and zero tolerance: at Ekro and Oukro.  More

The 85th International Green Week was opened in Berlin on Friday morning, January 17. Following its culinary campaign in Germany, The VanDrie Group will be serving the visitors of the fair dry-aged veal canapé More

Be a little better every day - it’s a full-time job at our R&D department. How does an organisation like the VanDrie Group remain relevant in a time when nitrogen emissions and animal welfare are high on the agenda?  More

VanDrie veal farmer Marco van Hamersveld tells about his latest investments in animal welfare and sustainability! More

The holidays are upon us, the time of enjoying a tasty dish with friends and family, Today we give you a sneak preview! More

The VanDrie Group is a partner of Vallei Boert Bewust. A network of farmers who are actively involved in animal welfare, the environment and energy consumption. We took a look at the Frens-Stijnen family’s veal farm, where ‘Responsible Farming' is actually achieved. More

The Italian freelance food journalist Sandra Salerno is a consultant and founder of "Un Tocco di Zenzero"; a blog that describes the latest trends regarding food and closely follows the latest developments on the perception of food. We asked her about the food trends in 2019 and... More

Taking responsibility for people, animals and the environment is in the DNA of all the companies in our group. We are continually looking for better ways of fulfilling this responsibility. Our Animal Welfare Officers play an important role in this regard.  More

Vitality, sustainable employability, increased workloads, an ageing population - all very relevant topics that are being talked about in many companies. As they are at the VanDrie Group. More

The VanDrie daughter company Oukro is an important link in the calf chain. Oukro processes the calfskins that come from our veal companies and sends them to customers all over the world. More

Marco Versmissen has been a truck driver for ten years. Not just a truck driver: he transports calves to and from veal farms for our daughtercompany Van Drie bv. More

The VanDrie Group supports more sustainable production of calf feed. More

Ekro intends to apply sustainable water management and to continue meeting the requirements of the Water Board district Vallei and Veluwe. More

As Quality Manager Rozenn Levèfre, is responsible for the food safety of the products at our daughter company Tendriade in France.  More

The veal products that leave our companies are certified according to the ISO 22000 standard Food safety management systems - requirements for an organization in the food chain.  More

From 13 to 17 October, the Dutch Embassy in the Gulf Region and VanDrie Group are organising a Healthy Food Week.  More