Bredabest
Bredabest is a Dutch peanut and nut processor that produces private label peanut and nut butters for major European supermarket chains and supplies semi-finished peanut ingredients (roasted, split, diced, paste) to food manufacturers in snacks, confectionery, sauces, and ice cream across 30+ countries from two Dutch facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersRaamsdonkveer, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bredabest does
Bredabest BV is a Dutch peanut and nut processing company headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands, operating two production facilities (Raamsdonksveer and Giessen) with 100+ employees. Founded in 1996 as an importer of edible nuts and dried fruits, the company began its own peanut processing in 2008 and acquired Graaf Food Ingredients (GFI) in 2012 to broaden its B2B ingredients portfolio. In 2014 it established a dedicated Retail Division, followed by major facility expansions in 2018-2020 (including glass filling lines and an in-house test kitchen) and again in 2021 at Giessen, adding dedicated retail packaging capacity.
The company operates a dual-channel business model. On the B2B side, it supplies semi-finished peanut and nut products (roasted, split, diced, sliced, and paste) to snack manufacturers, confectionery producers, sauce makers, ice cream producers, food service operators, and military ration suppliers, with custom processing to buyer specifications. On the retail side, it produces private label and branded peanut and nut butters (almond, cashew) for major European supermarket chains in glass jars, PET containers, and squeeze packs, supported by product innovation, label and packaging design, and marketing services. Core technology centers on roasting, splitting, dicing, slicing, and paste production, underpinned by direct global sourcing and a dense certification stack (IFS, GMP, FDA, Organic, Bio Suisse, Kosher, Fairtrade, RSPO, SMETA).
Commercial activity spans more than 30 countries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotations are issued per customer based on specifications, volumes, and packaging format. In September 2025, Natra, a European producer of private label and co-manufactured chocolate products, announced its acquisition of Bredabest (pending regulatory approval) to strengthen its sweet spreads and confectionery position and grant Bredabest access to Natra's global distribution network.
Bredabest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bredabest
- Legal name
- Bredabest BV
- Website
- https://bredabest.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Bredabest is a Dutch peanut and nut processor that produces private label peanut and nut butters for major European supermarket chains and supplies semi-finished peanut ingredients (roasted, split, diced, paste) to food manufacturers in snacks, confectionery, sauces, and ice cream across 30+ countries from two Dutch facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bredabest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Nut Processing
- NAICS
- Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (311911), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Bakery Products (2050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seaweed & Dried Vegetable Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)
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Where Bredabest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raamsdonkveer
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Bredabest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- B2B Ingredients Sales: Supply of semi-finished peanut and nut products (splits, roasted nuts, nut pastes) to food manufacturers for use in snacks, confectionery, ice cream, sauces, and military rations
- Private Label Retail Products: Production of finished peanut and nut butter products in various packaging formats for retail and private label brands, including consumer-ready jars, squeeze packs, and custom formulations
- Custom Processing Services: Contract processing services for customers requiring specific nut processing to their exact specifications
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Bredabest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bredabest processes peanuts and tree nuts into semi-finished ingredients (split, diced, sliced and paste products) supplied B2B to food manufacturers for snacks, confectionery, sauces, ice cream, food service and military rations. It also produces finished peanut and nut butters (almond, cashew) under private label and retail brands for major European supermarket chains, with flexible packaging in glass jars, PET containers and squeeze packs. An in-house test kitchen supports custom product development to customer specifications.
Product overview
Bredabest is a full-service peanut and nut processing company offering both B2B ingredient solutions and B2C retail products. The core product portfolio includes retail peanut butter and nut butters (almond, cashew) sold to European supermarkets under private label and retail brands, alongside B2B semi-finished peanut ingredients for food manufacturers in snacks, confectionery, sauces, ice cream, and food service sectors. The company provides custom/private label solutions with product innovation, packaging design, and marketing support, complemented by a test kitchen for new product development. Founded in 1996 and acquired by Natra in 2025, Bredabest operates two processing facilities in the Netherlands (Raamsdonksveer and Giessen) and supplies products to retailers, FMCG brands, and food producers across over 30 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Peanut Butter (Retail / Private Label) Consumer-facing peanut butter in smooth and crunchy varieties, sold to major European supermarket chains under private label and retail brands, available in conventional, organic and clean-label formats across multiple packaging options.
- Almond and Cashew Butters (Retail / Private Label) Specialty nut butter products including almond butter and cashew butter in organic and conventional varieties, targeted at health-conscious consumers and retail/private label brands seeking premium nut-based spreads.
- Peanut and Nut Ingredients (B2B Semi-Finished) Semi-finished peanut and nut products including roasted peanuts (split, diced, sliced), 100% pure peanut paste and custom nut paste mixes, tailored to exact customer specifications for use in snacks, confectionery, sauces, ice cream, food service and military rations.
- Custom Processing and Private Label Manufacturing Service Contract peanut and nut processing service that produces ingredients or finished products to a customer's exact specifications, including support for label design, packaging formats and marketing for retail/private label customers.
- Test Kitchen New Product Development Service In-house test kitchen service that works with clients to develop custom nut blends, flavors and packaging innovations for retail and private label customers, providing short lead times from concept to production.
Quantifiable outcome
- Supplying products to retailers, FMCG brands, and food producers across over 30 countries
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bredabest
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Bredabest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Bredabest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- NatramajorNatra, a European producer of private label and co-manufactured chocolate products, has announced the acquisition of Bredabest. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to enhance Natra's position in the sweet spreads and confectionery sector while providing Bredabest access to Natra's global distribution network. Founded in 1996, Bredabest will strengthen Natra's position in the peanut butter market.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bredabest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- John B. Sanfilippo & Son: US-based nut processor with a comparable dual business model: bulk and ingredient nut sales to food manufacturers plus branded and private label retail nut products, including peanut butter. Highly analogous in customer mix (B2B ingredients + retail private label) and product mix (peanuts and tree nuts).
- ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Global B2B supplier of nuts, cocoa, coffee, and spices with a similar focus on semi-finished nut ingredients to food manufacturers. Comparable in upstream direct sourcing, processing capabilities, and ingredient-led value proposition to industrial customers.
- Hampton Farms: US peanut processor supplying shelled peanuts, peanut ingredients, and peanut butter to snack manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators. Directly comparable in peanut specialization, ingredient + finished product mix, and reliance on snack and confectionery customers.
- Natra: European private label and co-manufactured chocolate and sweet spreads producer, and the announced acquirer of Bredabest. Directly comparable as a private label spreads/sweets manufacturer with similar European supermarket customer base and complementary sweet spreads portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Cargill: Global agricultural commodity processor with a substantial food ingredients business serving snack, confectionery, and food service customers. Competes with Bredabest in private label and ingredient supply but operates at vastly greater scale and with a much broader portfolio.
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global food and ingredient processor with significant nut, peanut, and flavor ingredient capabilities supplying CPG and food service customers. Comparable end customers and ingredients business, but materially larger and more diversified.
- Hormel Foods: Owner of the Skippy peanut butter brand and a broad portfolio of branded and foodservice foods. Overlaps with Bredabest in peanut butter and nut-based spreads but operates as a branded CPG incumbent rather than a private label specialist.
- The J.M. Smucker Company: Owner of the Jif peanut butter brand and a broader portfolio of branded spreads and snacks. Competes with Bredabest in the same peanut butter category but as a major branded CPG incumbent rather than a private label manufacturer.
- Conagra Brands: Owner of the Peter Pan peanut butter brand and a broad portfolio of branded and private label foods. Operates in the same peanut butter category with similar retail customer relationships but at significantly greater scale and brand investment.
- Barry Callebaut: Global B2B chocolate manufacturer and co-manufacturer serving food manufacturers and retailers. Comparable as a large European co-manufacturer and private label supplier to food industry customers, with overlapping sustainability and quality certification requirements, though focused on chocolate rather than nuts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bredabest social profiles
Digital presenceBredabest compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance14 records
Bredabest financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bredabest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Bredabest subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Bredabest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bredabest M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bredabest
What does Bredabest do?
Bredabest processes peanuts and tree nuts into semi-finished ingredients (split, diced, sliced and paste products) supplied B2B to food manufacturers for snacks, confectionery, sauces, ice cream, food service and military rations. It also produces finished peanut and nut butters (almond, cashew) under private label and retail brands for major European supermarket chains, with flexible packaging in glass jars, PET containers and squeeze packs. An in-house test kitchen supports custom product development to customer specifications.
Is Bredabest a public or private company?
Bredabest is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Bredabest founded?
Bredabest was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Bredabest based?
Bredabest is headquartered in Raamsdonkveer, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Bredabest make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. B2B Ingredients Sales are the primary driver. The others are private Label Retail Products and custom Processing Services.
Who are Bredabest's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are John B. Sanfilippo & Son, ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), Hampton Farms and Natra. Broad incumbents are Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Hormel Foods, The J.M. Smucker Company, Conagra Brands and Barry Callebaut.
Does Bredabest have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bredabest.
What industry is Bredabest in?
Bredabest's product category is Nut Processing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAIAI, Seaweed & Dried Vegetable Snacks Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAKACAK, Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 311911 and its SIC code is 2090.