Royal Zeelandia Group was proud to be one of four nominees for this year’s Family Company Award, and we congratulate the winner: Terberg Group. One important reason for the nomination was the fact that Zeelandia’s history is characterised by a constant search for inventive and innovative bakery products, serving the ever-changing market and consumer demands. Collaboration with our clients, bakeries large and small all over the world, is essential to us. Close contact with our customers has been our No 1 priority for more than 115 years. Whether they’re large, industrial bakeries or your corner bakery: we help them become more successful. And this, we will continue to do for many, many years to come.

India’s Prime Minister Modi was in the Netherlands for a visit with Dutch Prime Minister Rutte. They also had a joint meeting with a select number of CEOs of Dutch companies, including Zeelandia CEO Mr De Ruiter. Michiel de Ruiter, CEO of the Royal Zeelandia Group, introduced the company to PM Modi and highlighted the long-term commitment of Zeelandia to India, and the close ties with local partner Fine Organics: “We have been present in India since 2001 when Fine Organics started importing our bakery ingredients. Two-and-a-half years ago, we started a joint venture by the name of Fine Zeelandia. And as two family-owned businesses, we are both committed to its long-term success.

Fine Organics and Zeelandia have set up a joint venture in India. Fine Zeelandia will serve India and neighbouring markets with dry and liquid baking ingredients, most of which will be produced locally. Fine Zeelandia will be based in Mumbai and is a 50/50 joint venture between Fine Organics and Zeelandia. It will combine the technical and marketing strengths of both the companies to bring an innovative range of baking and patisserie ingredients. The joint venture will start approaching the Indian market in Q1 2015, initially with imported Zeelandia products. The current, dedicated sales team at Fine Organics will be transferred to Fine Zeelandia. In cooperation with regional distributors, the joint venture will cater to customers throughout the country, as well as in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.

H.E. Mr V. Rajamony, Ambassador for India in the Netherlands, and Marketing Manager Mr Ashok Kaushik visited the Zeelandia head office in Zierikzee, Netherlands. Ever since 2001, Zeelandia worked with Fine Organics as an importer and distributor for Zeelandia products. In January 2015, we started a joint venture: Fine Zeelandia. The local factory in Mumbai will start production by early next year, producing a range of bread mixes, pastry products and release agents. The new production facility sets the bar higher than ever when it comes to the production of affordable quality products. All products will be made from local raw materials, many of which are sourced from local farmers. Implementing Dutch technology, backed by 117 years of experience from Zeelandia, and adding 47 years of Indian experience in manufacturing and distribution.

We were one of the sponsorers to a dinner reception in collaboration with Netherlands Consulate to celebrate King’s Day On 27th April 2018 in Mumbai, we were one of the sponsorers to a dinner reception in collaboration with Netherlands Consulate to celebrate King’s Day – the Dutch National Day together with their Indian partners and colleagues. The celebration was themed on Dutch cuisine and several popular snacks and beverages like patat, bitterballen, poffertjes, cheese and beer were available for everyone to experience. Apart from that, Chef Jos van Rossenberg and our team prepared some speciality Dutch desserts and breads like orange tompouce, marzipan, rye bread and many more. All in all, the outdoor festivities brought a slice of Dutch King’s Day festivities to the city of Mumbai!