Summary
Sligro Food Group N.V. engages in the foodservice businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company offers a range of food and food-related non-food products; and services in the food and beverages wholesale market. It operates a network of cash-and-carry and delivery service sites to serve hospitality industry, leisure facilities, caterers, large-volume users, company restaurants, petrol stations, small and medium-sized enterprises, small retail businesses, and the institutional markets under the Sligro, De Kweker, and Van Hoeckel brand names in the Netherlands. It also serves institutional, corporate catering, and hotel chain segments under the JAVA Foodservice name through one delivery service site; and hospitality industry, culinary professionals, and wholesale delivery service outlets under the Silgro-ISPC name through a network of two cash-and-carry and delivery service sites. In addition, the company is involved in the production of convenience and fresh fish products; sourcing of meat, game and poultry, fruits and vegetables, and bread and pastries; advice, design, delivery, furnishing, and maintenance of professional kitchen design, equipment, and freezing technologies; and provision of online gift concepts and Christmas gifts, and traditional Christmas hampers. It also offers its products through online platform. Sligro Food Group N.V. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Veghel, the Netherlands.
History
Sligro Food Group was founded in 1930, when Simon Sligro opened his first store in Eindhoven. Over the years, the company has grown rapidly and nowadays operates over 215 stores, in four countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France.
Mission
Our mission is to create a unique shopping experience by ensuring our customers have access to the freshest products, indulgent flavours and convenient solutions.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading wholesaler and retailer in the Netherlands and beyond, offering an inspiring customer experience and unrivalled quality.
Key Team
P. van der Veen (Mang. of Information & Technology Office)
Maurice M. P. H. L. van Veghel (Chief Information Officer)
Mr. Gerrie J. C. M. van der Veeken (Company Sec. & Compliance Officer)
Mr. W. Jansen (Head of Internal & External Communication)
G. L. Schneemann (Marketing Director)
Mr. A. Verlouw (Head of Building Works)
Mr. A. de Rooij (Head of Purchasing & Product Range Management - Fresh Produce)
Recognition and Awards
Sligro Food Group has been recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation in the industry. We have won the ‘Best Retailer of the Year’ award five times and the ‘Most Innovative Retailer of the Year’ award twice.
References
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