‘Our wonderful family business’
I am living my dream in our wonderful family business which was established by my grandfather, Jan van Veen, in 1955. I started in production in both factories at a young age and since January 1, 2026, I have taken on the role of Managing Director (CEO). In doing so, I have officially taken over the baton from my father John, who was responsible for the growth of the family business, which has now been active for more than 70 years. Due to on ground experience I know the issues at play. Together with Erik, my business partner since 2022, we form a good team and we complement each other perfectly as we continue building the future of the company. Our mission guides our work. It is to offer customer-specific total solutions in the food industry from a committed and transparent organisation that puts its colleagues first.
‘A long term focus’
For me, doing everything we can for our customers and staff is the perfect challenge. Building on our family business whose expertise is ‘flavour’, I want to work on creating a stable, reliable and flexible company that revolves around our vision. “Offering distinctive products in collaboration with our customers where knowledge, flavour and experience are inextricably linked.” We will achieve this by being a real family company, locally based, and dedicated to long term relationships with customers, suppliers and staff.
‘My life’s work’
I started my career at what is now called DKB BV in 1980 and this would later turn out to be my life’s work. My father-in-law, Jan van Veen, had already worked on his life’s work for 30 years which was to make breadcrumbs from leftover bread. At the age of 22, my wife Arna and I received our first share in the company. Over the years it has grown into a real family business. As parents ourselves, we are proud and grateful that we have a successor in our son Bjorn. He officially became a joint owner in 2020 when he too was 22 years old. To make sure that we can eventually hand over everything we found the perfect partner in Erik van den Brink. Our company rests on very strong foundations. I have complete faith that our mission of ‘putting the customer first’ and being there for our staff will be in safe hands. We are confidently building a future of growth, happiness and health!
Our account managers
Our team of account managers translate your questions and challenges into the right solution. Whether this is meeting a tailor-made product issue or visiting you on-site to find the right solution for your query or problem.
‘Thinking along and operating flexibly’
We are only satisfied if our customers are satisfied. This is based on thinking along and operating flexibly. Every customer has their own issues and it is up to us to find the right, long-term solution.
‘Responding to queries’
By being in continuous contact with customers and potential customers, and listening carefully to their questions or requests, we try to respond, drawing on our knowledge and know-how.
‘Focus on partnership’
We firmly believe in long-term relationships with our customers and potential customers. When entering partnerships, we emphasise collaboration and bring added value through our creativity and knowledge.
‘Distinctive products’
One of our core values is flexibility. This can be found in our delivery times. We strive to create distinctive products in collaboration with you.
‘From challenge to food concept’
We approach every challenge from the customer’s perspective. We look for solutions that are practical, effective, and tailor-made. Together, we bring your food concept to life.
‘A solid, long-term relationship’
Our goal is to build solid, long-term and strong relationships for lasting success and excellent results. In doing so, we use our knowledge, know-how and experience.
‘The quality of our partnership’
In sales, we do not only want to make a good impression through the quality of our products. It is also imperative that our customers experience the quality of our support. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
‘Providing solutions’
Together with our R&D team, we translate every customer request into the right solution. We take the time to fully understand your needs and remain closely involved from beginning to end. In this way, we develop innovative custom solutions that fit perfectly and create lasting added value.
