Ecofrost

Name

Ecofrost

Legal name

Ecofrost nv

Website

https://ecofrost.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Potato Products

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA)

Keywords

• Frozen potato products
• French fries manufacturing
• Private label frozen foods
• Foodservice potato supplier
• Potato flake production

Headquarters

HQ city

Péruwelz

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Frozen Potato Products Manufacturing and Sales: Ecofrost manufactures and sells frozen french fries, frozen specialties (croquettes, noisettes, hash browns, gratins, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, etc.), and dry potato flakes. Products are sold under both the Ecofrost brand and as private label to retailers, foodservice operators, industrial food manufacturers, and QSR chains. The company exports to over 150 countries, serving diverse international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecofrost is a Belgian manufacturer and global supplier of high-quality frozen potato products, including frozen french fries (multiple cuts and formats), frozen specialties (croquettes, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, wedges, hash browns, gratins, nuggets, and other appetizers), and dry potato flakes. The company sources potatoes from various farmers and processes them through automated production lines, serving retail chains, foodservice operators, industrial food manufacturers, and quick-service restaurant brands under both the Ecofrost brand and private label.

Product overview

Ecofrost is a Belgian frozen potato product company offering a comprehensive portfolio of frozen potato products. The core product line includes frozen french fries (available in multiple formats: standard 7/7, 9/9, 9/18, 12/12, 14/14; skin-on, salted, crinkle, deep crinkle, fast fry variants), Crunch premium crispy fries, finger food specialties (mozzarella sticks, onion rings, wedges, dippers, patatas bravas), dinner products (hash browns, gratins, croquettes, duchesses), sweet potato products, and potato flakes. Products are available in Ecofrost brand and private label formats. The company serves retail, foodservice/horeca, industry, and quick-service restaurant segments, exporting to over 150 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French Fries High-quality frozen french fries available in multiple formats including standard, skin-on, salted, crinkle, deep crinkle, fast fry, and various size classifications (7/7, 9/9, 9/18, 12/12, 14/14). Sold to retail, foodservice, industrial, and QSR customers under Ecofrost brand and private label.
• Crunch (Premium Crispy Fries) Premium frozen fries engineered to stay crispy and hot longer, designed for quick service restaurant operations to ensure perfect serving upon customer arrival.
• Finger Food Diverse range of frozen finger foods including mozzarella sticks, onion rings (breaded and battered), wedges, dippers, patatas bravas, chili cheese nuggets, and appetizers, served to retail and foodservice customers.
• Dinner (Potato Specialties) Frozen dinner products and specialties including hash browns, gratins, potato pancakes, duchesses, croquettes, tater tots, and other potato-based products for main courses or side dishes in foodservice and retail.
• Sweet Potato Products Frozen sweet potato products rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals, available in various preparations including fries and other formats.
• Potato Flakes Dry potato flakes available in 3mm format (white or with turmeric), used as B2B ingredients in chip, fry, gnocchi, or pellet snack production, and also suitable for direct preparation as mashed potatoes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130,000 tonnes CO2 emissions avoided annually through optimized logistics (800 fewer 40-ton trucks on roads)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Distribuidora OVA (Venezuela)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026Distribuidora OVA manages Ecofrost's distribution in Venezuela, handling product reception, storage at -20°C, and nationwide distribution. Products are available in 10kg boxes and 1kg/2.5kg bags, serving distributors, businesses, and foodservice professionals throughout Venezuela.
• Makedonia (Romania)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Makedonia is Ecofrost's primary distributor and key account in Romania. They are building an 800-pallet cold storage facility in Bucharest and serve several major supermarket chains in the vegetables and meat sectors. Ecofrost aims to formalize this partnership and grow volumes together. Makedonia's agent is Mihaela, and the collaboration includes private label products and custom packaging solutions.
• IFT (Portugal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFT is Ecofrost's main distribution partner in Portugal, with a team including Sales Director Marisa and 4 sales representatives, plus logistics, administration, and quality teams. Ecofrost conducts training sessions with IFT to position the Ecofrost brand above market standard and grow volumes.
• Keulen TransportminorOthersKeulen Transport is a transport company that collaborates with Ecofrost. The company provided breakfast for Ecofrost teams as a gesture of appreciation after one of their drivers received help from Ecofrost staff. They serve as a carrier for Ecofrost's frozen potato products.
• Waddah (Middle East Agent)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaddah is Ecofrost's sales agent for the Middle East region. Based in Dubai with family in Kuwait, he represents Ecofrost at regional trade shows including Gulfood. Ecofrost ships to the Middle East though logistics costs have risen significantly due to geopolitical tensions in the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clarebout Potatoes: Belgian frozen potato manufacturer producing french fries and potato specialties from facilities in Belgium and Northern France. Direct geographic and product overlap with Ecofrost, including export-led growth model.
• Aviko: European leader in frozen potato products (part of Royal Cosun) with strong foodservice and retail presence across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Directly comparable to Ecofrost in product portfolio, geographic reach, and customer segmentation including private label.
• Agristo: Belgian frozen potato producer headquartered in Harelbeke, manufacturing fries, croquettes, and potato specialties for retail and foodservice globally. Same Belgian origin as Ecofrost, similar product range, and competes for the same European private-label contracts.
• Mydibel: French-Belgian frozen potato manufacturer producing fries, croquettes, and potato specialties from facilities in France and Belgium. Direct competitor with overlapping product range and similar customer mix across European retail and foodservice.

Broad incumbents

• Lamb Weston: Leading global supplier of frozen potato products including french fries, formed shapes, and dehydrated potatoes to QSR and retail customers. Closely comparable to Ecofrost in product mix but with substantially larger scale and deeper QSR relationships.
• McCain Foods: World's largest producer of frozen french fries and potato specialties with manufacturing on every continent. Directly comparable to Ecofrost in product category (frozen fries, specialties) but operates at vastly greater scale with global retail and QSR share.
• J.R. Simplot Company: US-based food and agribusiness company with a major frozen potato products division serving foodservice and retail globally. Comparable product portfolio (fries, formed potatoes) at significantly larger scale, particularly in North America.
• Cavendish Farms: Canadian frozen potato processor with North American and European operations (including a Lambton site) supplying retail and foodservice customers. Comparable product range to Ecofrost, with broader geographic scale.

Emerging players

• Bart's Potato Company: Belgian family-owned producer of frozen and chilled potato products supplying European retail and foodservice. Similar size tier to Ecofrost with comparable product mix and private-label orientation.

Regional players

• Ardo (Pinguin): Belgian frozen vegetable and potato producer supplying European retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Ecofrost in frozen potato specialties and shares the Belgian production base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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