Holland Malt

What Holland Malt does

Holland Malt B.V. is a Netherlands-based beverage ingredient manufacturer producing premium base and specialty malts for the global brewing and distilling industries. The company operates two malthouses — Lieshout (in operation since 1938, 125,000 tonnes/year, specialized in craft and specialty malt including High Performance Kiln-driven crystal and caramel variants) and Eemshaven (280,000 tonnes/year, established 2004, expanded 2018, and converted in 2024 into the world's first 100% emission-free malthouse powered by renewable wind energy via the largest industrial heat pump in the European food industry). Production technology combines conventional steeping, germination, and kilning with a proprietary patented HTST (High Temperature Short Time) processing technique that delivers higher flavor stability and lower aldehyde levels than standard pilsner malt, supported by an in-house laboratory and pilot brewery for batch validation.

The product portfolio spans base malts (Pilsner from spring and winter barley, Authentic Dutch Pilsner, Wheat, Pale Ale, Vienna, Munich, Distilling) and specialty malts (Organic/EU BIO, Caramel, Crystal, Aroma, Amber, Melanoidin, Roasted, HTST) sourced from 8 European barley regions. Holland Malt is privately held by the Swinkels family (full ownership since 2014) with no external venture or private equity investors, and is certified to FSSC 22000, GMP+ FSA, Kosher, EU BIO, AEO, and NOP standards.

Commercial revenue is generated through B2B one-time sale of malt products at quote-based pricing tailored to customer specifications, volumes, and packaging (ranging from 25 kg bags to bulk vessels of up to 20,000 tonnes). Distribution combines direct delivery from malthouses — leveraging Eemshaven deepwater port access and proximity to Rotterdam — with intermodal logistics prioritizing inland waterways and coastal shipping. The craft and small-brewery segment is additionally served through a regional distributor (Selected Brewing Ingredients in Benelux). The company reports over 1,000 customers across 50+ countries and annual turnover of approximately €160 million.

Name

Holland Malt

Legal name

Holland Malt B.V.

Website

https://hollandmalt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holland Malt B.V. is a Netherlands-based, family-owned (Swinkels family) producer of premium base and specialty malts for brewers and distillers, operating two malthouses (Lieshout and the world's first emission-free Eemshaven facility) with combined capacity of 405,000 tonnes/year across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Malt Manufacturing

NAICS

Malt Manufacturing (311213), Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing (31121)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Maltose & Malt Syrups (Maltose Syrup, Malt Extract) (AFAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Malt manufacturing
• Brewing malt supply
• Distilling malt
• Specialty malt varieties
• Barley malting

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Malt Product Sales: Sale of premium base and specialty malts to breweries, distilleries, and food/beverage manufacturers. Products include Pilsner malt, organic malt, wheat malt, distilling malt, caramel malts, crystal malts, Munich malts, aroma malts, amber/melanoidin malts, roasted malt, and HTST malt.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Holland Malt produces and sells premium base and specialty malts—including Pilsner, Organic, Wheat, Distilling, HTST, Caramel, Crystal, Aroma, Munich, Pale Ale, Vienna, Amber, Melanoidin, and Roasted malts—for breweries, distilleries, and food/beverage manufacturers. The company operates two Dutch malthouses with a combined 405,000 metric tonnes of annual production capacity and exports to over 50 countries.

Product overview

Holland Malt is a premium malt supplier operating two malthouses in the Netherlands (Eemshaven and Lieshout) with combined production capacity of 405,000 metric tonnes annually. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of base and specialty malts including Pilsner malts (from spring and winter barley), Authentic Dutch Pilsner Malt, Organic Malt (EU BIO certified), Wheat Malt, Distilling Malt, and HTST Malt (with patented flavor stability technology). The specialty malt range includes Caramel, Crystal, Aroma, Amber, Melanoidin, Munich, Pale Ale, Vienna, and Roasted malts. The Eemshaven facility operates as the world's first 100% emission-free malthouse, while Lieshout features an ultra-modern laboratory and pilot brewery for quality control and customer support. The company serves over 1,000 customers in more than 50 countries across breweries, distilleries, and food/beverage applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Malt Pilsner malt made from organic barley according to EU regulation EC/834/2007, EU BIO certified since 2010 at the Lieshout plant. Designed for brewers producing organic-certified beers.
• Roasted Malt
• Wheat Malt
• Pilsner Malts
• Authentic Dutch Pilsner Malt
• Pale Ale and Vienna Malts
• Munich Malts
• HTST Malt
• Distilling Malt
• Caramel Malts
• Crystal Malts
• Aroma Malt
• Amber and Melanoidin Malts

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first 100% emission-free malthouse operational since 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Windpark OostzeedijkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable energy partnership for the emission-free malthouse. Three wind power turbines directly supply renewable electricity to Holland Malt's Eemshaven facility, equivalent to 18,000 households. Provides visible consigner for sustainable power.
• Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing member of SAI Platform which brings together over 150 member companies leading sustainable agriculture worldwide. Over 70% of Holland Malt's barley is SAI-certified.
• Selected Brewing IngredientscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey distributor serving craft beer community in Benelux with local service and technical support. Represents Holland Malt products to craft brewers in the region.
• CereXcoreOthersSister company and global player in natural malt extracts and compounds. Substantial experience in malting, brewing, soft drinks and extract production using ultra-modern equipment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malteurop (Vivescia Industries): Major European maltster producing base and specialty malts for brewing and distilling. Direct competitor across the same product categories, with comparable global distribution and customer overlap in multinational brewing.
• Boortmalt: World's largest maltster (Axereal group), producing brewing and distilling malts at multiple European facilities at materially greater scale. Direct competitor for multinational brewery contracts and the most relevant benchmark for Holland Malt's commercial positioning.
• Weyermann Specialty Malts: German specialty malt producer with deep presence in craft and premium brewing segments. Closely comparable to Holland Malt on specialty/caramel/crystal malt portfolio and technical brewing support.
• Crisp Malting Group: One of the oldest UK maltsters producing base, specialty, and organic malts for brewing and distilling. Comparable in heritage, specialty depth, and craft-segment customer base.
• Simpsons Malt: UK-based family-owned maltster producing brewing and distilling malts, including specialty ranges. Comparable on family ownership, heritage, and craft/premium segment focus.
• Viking Malt: Northern European maltster producing brewing and distilling malts across multiple countries. Direct competitor in Pilsner and specialty malts with similar export-led business model.

Regional players

• Briess Malt & Ingredients: North American maltster producing brewing, distilling, and food-grade malt extracts. Operates primarily in the US, so doesn't directly compete in Holland Malt's core European market, but mirrors the integrated malt-extract capability of its CereX sister company.

Emerging players

• Castle Malting: Belgian maltster focused on specialty and craft brewing malts. Smaller scale than Holland Malt but directly comparable on specialty portfolio and craft customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Soufflet Group / InVivo Malt: Large European agribusiness with significant malting operations through InVivo/Soufflet Malt. Broad incumbent in the same industry, with overlapping customer base in multinational brewing.
• Cargill Malt: Diversified agribusiness with a sizable global malt footprint serving multinational brewers. Operates as part of a much larger commodity platform; competes for the same enterprise brewing accounts as Holland Malt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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