What Compaxo Group does

Compaxo Group is a privately held Dutch family-owned food company founded in 1896 and now in its fifth generation of Van der Post family ownership, with 13 current shareholders. The company operates a vertically integrated meat and meat-substitute production platform spanning two main sites: Zevenaar (fresh pork slaughtering, bacon, and export operations) and Gouda (cured meats, meat substitutes, and veggie/vegan products), plus the recently added Maasland Vleeswaren B.V. site in Belfeld. Headcount is approximately 926 including temporary workers, and total production volume is around 191 million kg per year.

The technical stack centers on end-to-end chain control from pig acquisition to finished product delivery, including an in-house IKB-certified slaughterhouse, a custom spice-mixing facility, advanced packaging lines (shrink bag, flow wrap, thermoforming, trayseal, cans), a co-extrusion line for collagen-cased sausages with extended ambient shelf life, an organoleptic and microbiological laboratory, and product modelling for varied servings, shapes and weights. The product portfolio spans fresh pork cuts, traditional and contemporary cured meats (hams, bacon, sausages, grilled products), and plant-based alternatives sold under the Compaxo, By 1896 (premium), Slagershuis (value), and Maasland Vleeswaren (regional specialty) brands, alongside substantial private-label production.

The business model is B2B-led, selling to retail chains, foodservice operators, industrial producers, wholesalers, intermediaries, export partners, and co-manufacturing customers through direct account managers, an EDI order system, specialist distributors for Dutch retail, and external logistics partners for international markets. Go-to-market includes participation in the PLMA private-label trade show in Amsterdam and relationship-driven sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a 100 kg minimum order at Gouda. A dense stack of food-safety, animal-welfare, and organic certifications (IFS, BRC, IKB, Beter Leven, SKAL, BIO, QS, Global G.A.P.) supports access to retail and export channels. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Compaxo Group

Legal name

Compaxo Groep B.V.

Website

https://compaxo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Compaxo Group is a 125+ year-old Dutch family-owned, vertically integrated meat and meat-substitute producer operating slaughtering, cured-meat, and plant-based facilities in Zevenaar, Gouda, and Belfeld. It serves B2B retail, foodservice, industrial, wholesale, co-manufacturing, and export customers with private-label and branded products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Meat Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Pork Processing & Packing (AFAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Further Processing (Cooked, Smoked, Cured & Deli Meats) (AFAKALAD), Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE), Pork Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Pork) (AFAIADAB)

Keywords

• Fresh pork processing
• Cured meat products
• Plant-based meat alternatives
• Private label meat production
• Meat co-manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gouda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh Pork Meat Sales: Sale of fresh pork meat products from Zevenaar location including shoulder, loin, belly, and leg products as well as offal
2. Cured Meat and Meat Substitutes Sales: Production and sale of cured meat products, vegetarian and vegan alternatives under Compaxo brand, private label, and co-manufacturing arrangements
3. Private Label Production: Significant proportion of products sold under private labels for retailers. Custom product development for co-manufacturing customers
4. Services: Spice mixing, packaging, transport and logistics services offered to customers as part of one-stop-shop approach

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Compaxo Group produces and supplies fresh pork meat (from its Zevenaar slaughterhouse), traditional and contemporary cured meat products, and vegetarian/vegan meat alternatives (from its Gouda factory). Alongside these physical products, the company delivers one-stop-shop services including custom spice mixing, in-house packaging, product modelling/portioning, temperature-controlled transport logistics, and contract co-manufacturing for retailer private label and branded food industry customers.

Product overview

Compaxo Group is a family-owned Dutch food company operating for over 125 years, with a vertically integrated supply chain from pig acquisition to finished products. The company operates two main production facilities: Zevenaar (fresh pork meat, slaughterhouse, bacon) and Gouda (cured meat products, veggie/vegan alternatives). The product portfolio spans three core categories: Vers Varkensvlees (fresh pork meat including shoulder, loin, belly, and leg cuts), Vleeswaren (traditional and contemporary cured meats including hams, sausages, bacon, and grilled products), and Veggie & Vegan (plant-based alternatives). Supporting services include custom spice mixing, in-house packaging (shrink bags, flow wrap, thermoforming, trayseal, cans), product modelling/forming, transport & logistics with own fleet, and co-manufacturing. The company markets products under its own Compaxo brand, premium By 1896 sub-brand, and budget-friendly Slagershuis brand, while also serving private label customers. Notable recent additions include Maasland Vleeswaren (acquired 2026) specializing in regional products, and the new BBQ on je Brood line developed with BBQ champion Jord Althuizen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slagershuis: Budget brand standing for good price-quality ratio.
• By 1896

Products and services

• Vers Varkensvlees (Fresh Pork Meat) Fresh pork meat products produced at the Zevenaar location from IKB-certified pigs, including shoulder cuts, loin and belly products, leg/ham products, and offal. Sold to domestic and international customers as raw materials and as inputs to the Gouda cured meat facility.
• Vleeswaren (Cured Meat Products) Traditional and contemporary cured meat products produced at the Gouda facility using pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and plant-based ingredients. Products are enriched through baking, roasting, cooking, grilling, drying, salting, and steaming, and are sold under the Compaxo brand, premium By 1896 sub-brand, budget Slagershuis sub-brand, and private label.
• Veggie & Vegan (Plant-Based Meat Alternatives) Plant-based alternatives to meat including vegetarian and vegan sausages, sandwich fillings, meal components, toppings, and snacks. Developed using Compaxo's meat-production expertise to recreate taste experiences with alternative protein sources.
• BBQ op je Brood (Smoked & Sliced) BBQ smoked-and-sliced meat product line co-developed with Smokey Goodness, produced using fruit-wood smoking techniques for retail and foodservice customers seeking bold-flavored products.
• Packaging Services In-house packaging service at the Gouda location offering shrink bags, flow wrap, thermoforming, trayseal, cans, and unpreserved packaging options. Available for both Compaxo-branded and private label packaging, using PVC/PVDC-free EVOH barrier materials.
• Spice Mixing Facility (Kruidenmengerij) Custom spice mixing service at the Gouda location enabling unique flavor compositions for customers. Provides full traceability of ingredients and supports high-quality recipes.
• Modelling and Portioning Product forming service offering various servings, shapes, sizes, compositions, and weights. Includes logs for slicing, snacks, sliced products, meal components, and bulk products.
• Transport & Logistics In-house logistics and distribution service with own fleet of trucks, air-conditioned distribution hall, and temperature-controlled delivery across the Netherlands. Track-and-trace system supports flexible and efficient distribution with full compliance to standards and regulations.
• Co-manufacturing Contract manufacturing service for customers wanting to produce meat and meat substitute products under their own brand or under license. Supports startups and international manufacturers needing production capacity, scaling capabilities, and recipe confidentiality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 191 million kg production per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maasland Vleeswaren B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Production facility in Belfeld, Netherlands, specializing in regional and traditional products including zult products. Part of the Compaxo Group following acquisition of Van Iersel Vleeswaren production. Has knowledge and facilities to continue producing traditional products sustainably.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vion Food Group: Dutch-headquartered global pork and beef processor with slaughtering and further-processing operations across Europe. Directly comparable to Compaxo in pig slaughtering, cured meat production, private-label B2B focus, and customer segments (retail, foodservice, industry).
• Tönnies: Germany-based family-owned meat processor and one of Europe's largest pork slaughterers and further processors. Comparable scale to Compaxo with vertically integrated pork processing, cured meats, private label, and export channels.
• Danish Crown: Farmer-owned Danish cooperative and one of Europe's largest pork processors with slaughtering, curing, and prepared meat operations. Comparable product mix and B2B customer orientation, with broader geographic and category reach.
• Westfleisch: German farmer-owned cooperative specializing in pig and beef slaughtering, cutting, and further processing for retail and foodservice. Highly comparable in slaughter-to-cured-meat value chain and QS/BRC-certified export focus.
• Plukon Food Group: Netherlands-based poultry processor producing fresh and processed chicken products for European retail and foodservice. Directly comparable as a Dutch-headquartered B2B meat processor with multi-site operations, private-label scale, and similar export footprint.
• Ter Beke: Belgian family-controlled processed meat and convenience food company (Aoste, Passendale, etc.). Highly comparable in cured meat production, private-label B2B model, and European retail customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bell Food Group: Swiss-listed broad-line meat and convenience food producer with operations across Europe in processed meats, poultry, and convenience foods. Comparable in cured meat processing and B2B channels, but more diversified across categories and geographies.
• 2 Sisters Food Group: UK-headquartered large private-label food manufacturer producing meat, poultry, and ready meals for European retailers. Comparable in private-label B2B model and processed-meat product portfolio, though broader in convenience foods.
• Smithfield Foods: Global pork processor and further processor with significant European operations (formerly Smithfield Romania, etc.). Comparable in pork slaughtering, curing, and processed meat categories, with far greater scale and global reach.

Regional players

• Ad van Geloven (Mora): Dutch family-owned producer of frozen snacks and processed meats (Mora, Van Geloven). Comparable as a Dutch B2B meat processor serving retail and foodservice, with overlapping cured meat and snack-adjacent product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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