Our value chain
The VanDrie Group adds value in its chain by using inputs to make high-quality products that add value for its stakeholders. In the long term, the VanDrie Group wants to contribute to the SDGs that are important to it. Important values, which are part of everything the VanDrie Group does, include commitment, responsibility, an eye for quality and staying one step ahead.
Input
Human Capital
There are 4,350 employees working at our company. This comprises 2,620 employees under contract and 1,730 agency employees.
Production
Facilities and
Infrastructure
We have a total of 22 production sites and 31 office
facilities. We collaborate with 1,100 veal farmers.
Natural raw materials
We use 276 million kWh of electricity,
80 million m3 of gas
and 4 million m3 of
water in our production process.
Animals
In producing meat, animals are the 'capital' used.
Scientific knowledge
Via R&D
knowledge, craftsmanship and innovation are brought in.
Social
capital
Suppliers, business partners and other stakeholders.
Financial capital
Strategic themes
Output
Dairy raw materials
270,000 tonnes of dairy raw materials produced
200,000 tonnes of dairy raw materials traded
We make dairy raw materials ourselves and trade in them. This is realised by Melkweg (NL), Zoogamma (IT), Serum Italia (IT), Eurolat (DE) and Schils Food (NL). These dairy raw materials (such as low-fat milk powder, whey fats and WPC) are used in all kinds of food and beverage applications. Examples include milk drinks, yoghurts, desserts, ice cream, confectionery, baked goods and sports food. The products largely go to dairy producers, food producers and importers of dairy products.
Animal feed production
450,000 tonnes of calf milk produced
440,000 tonnes of muesli produced
Tentego (NL), Navobi (NL), Alpuro (NL), Schils (NL), Brons (NL), Alpuro Breeding (NL), Zoogamma (IT) and Kalmi Italia (IT) make and trade in animal feed. We make many different types: in addition to calf milk, muesli and concentrated feed, products are also made for lambs, sows, piglets and poultry. The products are sold under our brand name and private labels and go to both our own veal/livestock farmers within the VanDrie Group and third parties.
Calf husbandry
1.5 million calves included
in our integration
Van Drie B.V. (NL), Van Dam (NL), Sobeval (FR), Schils France (FR), Vals (FR) and Van Drie Calf Husbandry (BE) are responsible for the acquisition and selection of calves. The organisation provides veal farmers with support from our own specialists and regional managers in the areas of animal healthcare, feeding and management.
Veal production
258,000 tonnes of veal produced
T. Boer & zn (NL), Ekro (NL), ESA (NL), Sobeval (FR) and Tendriade (FR) make veal. France, Italy and Germany are the largest sales markets for veal. We sell veal products to (meat) wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, butchers, hotels, restaurants, cruise liners, caterers, industry, pharmaceutical companies and the institutional market. We use the following (brand) concepts for veal: VanDrie Controlled Quality Veal, Peter’s Farm, Vitender and Friander. Finesse de Veau and Tendriade are the brands found on the shelves in France. In addition, we have two convenience lines: JAN and Gourmet.
Beef production
37,000 tonnes of beef produced
Ameco (NL) produces beef. The company focuses on traditional Dutch dual-purpose dairy cattle. The beef products go to the retail, catering and food service industries.
Calf skins
1.3 million calf skins processed.
Oukro (NL) processes calf skins. The majority of those calf skins go to Italy. The calf skins then make their way to tanneries and shoe, bag and clothing manufacturers.
Marketing and promotion
+/- 159 million consumers reached
We carry out the marketing and promotion of our products ourselves via the Veal Promotion Foundation (Stichting Promotie Kalfsvlees, SPK) (NL).
Outcomes
Short term
Customers
High-quality products
Employees
Commitment, good training opportunities and working conditions
Financiers
Stable risk-return and development impact.
Suppliers, business partners
Turnover and other financial conditions.
Long term
