BR-Tomassen

What BR-Tomassen does

BR-Tomassen (legal entity Duck-To Holding B.V.) is a vertically integrated duck meat producer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Ermelo, Netherlands, operating as the European arm of family-owned BR Group. The company controls the full production chain from feed formulation (via QS and GMP+ certified suppliers), breeding, hatching, contract farming, slaughtering, and processing through to refrigerated transport and convenience-product manufacturing, with primary production facilities in Ermelo and Uden (Netherlands), Skenderaj (Kosovo), and Bangplee plus the WinThai facility on the Thailand-Cambodia border (25 million ducks/year capacity). Bangkok Ranch, the Thai subsidiary, is publicly listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and holds approximately 50% of the Thai duck meat market.

The commercial portfolio spans seven consumer brands (Duck-To, Canature, Dalee, Bamboo Kitchen, Farmland, Lucky Duck, and Scharrel free-range) plus private-label manufacturing, covering fresh whole ducks, duck parts, ready-to-eat Peking duck, sous vide, smoked, and marinated products, alongside petfood byproducts (MDM, duck liver, hearts, fat) and industrial processing inputs. Products reach end customers through foodservice distributors, Asian wholesalers, European supermarkets, and food manufacturers across more than 30 countries, with daily NVWA regulatory supervision and BRC, IFS, HACCP, and Halal certifications.

Revenue is generated through B2B one-time sales of fresh, frozen, and convenience products under company brands and private label, plus licensing-style arrangements for retailer-owned labels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are handled through a dedicated team reachable via [email protected]. The go-to-market combines direct sales for foodservice accounts with channel-partner distribution for retail and Asian wholesale, supported by a multi-language website and industry trade presence.

Name

BR-Tomassen

Legal name

Duck-To Holding B.V.

Website

https://br-tomassen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BR-Tomassen is a Dutch family-owned duck meat producer founded in 1964, operating vertically integrated production across the Netherlands, Thailand, Kosovo, and Cambodia under the BR Group, supplying fresh, frozen, and ready-to-eat duck products to foodservice, retail, and industrial customers in more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Duck Meat Production

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

SIC

Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015)

akta.pro primary industry

Duck & Goose Production (Waterfowl) (AFAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Duck & Goose (Waterfowl) Feed (AFADACAF), Bird Food (CRADAFAK), Poultry Wholesale (Whole Birds, Parts) (AFAIADAC)

Keywords

• Duck meat production
• Peking duck processing
• Poultry product manufacturing
• Ready-to-eat duck
• Duck product wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 and Frozen Duck Products: Production and sale of fresh and frozen Peking duck and duck parts including whole ducks, breast fillets, drumsticks, wings, and by-products. Sold under multiple brands (Duck-To, Canature, Dalee) and as private label.
2. Convenience Products: Cooked and ready-to-eat meal components including roasted duck, smoked duck, sous vide products, and marinated pork/chicken products. Higher margin products sold to foodservice and retail.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing under customer brands for retailers and foodservice distributors seeking their own label products.
4. Petfood and Industrial By-products: Sale of duck by-products including MDM (Mechanically Deboned Meat), duck liver, hearts, fat, and protein-rich ingredients for pet food and animal nutrition industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BR-Tomassen (legally Duck-To Holding B.V.) manufactures and processes duck meat and duck-based convenience products across multiple brands including Duck-To, Canature, Dalee, Bamboo Kitchen, Farmland, Lucky Duck, and Free-range/Scharrel. The company sells fresh and frozen whole ducks, duck parts, ready-to-eat items such as roasted duck, sous vide duck, Cha Siu and Babi Pangang, and petfood/industrial by-products. Operations span an integrated supply chain from feed manufacturing through breeding, farming, slaughtering, processing, and refrigerated distribution to foodservice distributors, Asian wholesalers, European retailers, industrial processors, and pet food manufacturers.

Product overview

BR-Tomassen is a duck meat producer with a multi-brand portfolio consisting of seven core brands: Duck-To (flagship Asian market brand since 1964), Canature (Veluwe premium duck), Dalee (Thai premium duck from Bangkok Ranch), Bamboo Kitchen (frozen oriental products), Farmland (farm-raised ducks), Lucky Duck (Asian retail/wholesale), and Free-range/Scharrel (free-range ducks). The company also operates two convenience production facilities (Duck-To Convenience Uden and Kosovo) producing ready-to-eat products including roast duck, Cha Siu, Babi Pangang, and sous vide items. Additional product lines include petfood ingredients (MDM, duck liver, hearts, fat) and industrial processing products. The portfolio covers the entire supply chain from farm to fork, serving foodservice, retail, industry, and petfood sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duck-To: Best-known brand for the Asian market since 1964; known for consistent high quality flavour, smooth exterior, free of feathers, salmonella-free, no antibiotics or hormones
• Canature
• Dalee
• Bamboo Kitchen
• Farmland
• Lucky Duck
• Free-range/Barn-Reared (Scharrel)

Products and services

• Fresh and Frozen Duck Products (whole ducks and parts) Fresh and frozen Peking duck and duck parts (whole ducks, breast fillets, drumsticks, wings, by-products) sold under multiple brands including Duck-To, Canature, Dalee and Lucky Duck and as private label. Targeted at foodservice distributors, Asian wholesalers, and retail customers across Europe and export markets.
• Duck-To Convenience Products (ready-to-eat meal components) Ready-to-eat and meal-component duck products such as roasted duck, smoked duck, and sous vide preparations, plus marinated pork and chicken products, produced in-house with modern techniques and the highest safety standards for foodservice and retail markets.
• Canature Sous Vide Duck Products Sous vide cooked duck products that are slowly cooked and ready for final preparation by the customer, ensuring consistent quality, convenience and ease of use in professional and home kitchens.
• Duck-To Vegan Duck (plant-based) Plant-based vegan duck product under the Duck-To brand offering a duck-like flavor profile for consumers seeking plant-based alternatives.
• Petfood and Industrial By-products Duck parts and high-protein by-products such as mechanically deboned meat (MDM), duck liver, hearts, fat, and trimmings supplied to pet food and animal nutrition manufacturers for premium and healthy pet food concepts.
• Industry and Processing Products (tailor-made duck, chicken, pork) Tailor-made and customer-specific duck, chicken and pork products for industrial processors, including boneless roasted duck, roasted pork, pre-cooked or pre-marinated duck products, and the Duck-to-Ready semi-prepared Peking duck that removes the most labor-intensive preparation steps.
• Private Label Manufacturing Service Private label and contract manufacturing service that produces duck and related meat products (e.g., Peking duck, Cha Siu, Babi Pangang, confit duck leg, boneless roast duck) under retailer and distributor brands, using BR-Tomassen's integrated production capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QS Certified Feed SupplierscoreOthersBR-Tomassen works with QS and GMP+ certified feed suppliers to guarantee precise feed composition and consistent quality. Custom feed formulations are carefully balanced to support healthy growth and robust immune systems in ducks at each development stage.
• NVWA (Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority)coreOthersAn independent representative of NVWA continuously supervises production at BR-Tomassen, allowing the company to guarantee BRC and IFS quality 365 days a year. Daily oversight ensures compliance with Dutch and EU food safety standards.
• European Contract Duck FarmerscoreOthersBR-Tomassen works closely with selected contract duck farmers who raise ducks according to the company's Duck Quality Programme. Farmers ensure proper feeding, ventilation, and space according to EU welfare standards. Many families have been raising ducks for multiple generations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maple Leaf Foods: Canadian vertically integrated poultry and prepared meats producer with duck and specialty poultry SKUs. Comparable in scale, vertical integration, and BRC/HACCP-certified supply chain serving retail and foodservice.
• JBS: Brazilian-headquartered global meat and poultry company with poultry brands including Moy Park in Europe. Comparable scale and channel reach across foodservice and retail protein markets.
• Tyson Foods: Largest US poultry processor with global footprint across chicken, prepared foods, and value-added protein. Comparable in scale and channel mix to BR-Tomassen, though focused on chicken rather than duck.
• New Hope Liuhe: China's largest feed manufacturer with integrated poultry and duck operations. Comparable in feed-to-fork integration and Asian poultry scale, competing in regional duck supply.
• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): Thailand's largest integrated poultry and feed producer, listed on SET. Directly comparable to BR-Tomassen's Bangkok Ranch/WinThai operations and a relevant incumbent across Asia duck and poultry markets.
• Cargill Protein & Food Ingredients: Global meat and poultry processor with significant duck and value-added protein operations in Europe and Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent with feed-to-fork integration.

Direct peers

• Sunner Development: Chinese duck meat specialist (Shenzhen-listed) and one of the largest duck producers in China. Directly comparable duck-processing peer operating at scale with foodservice and retail channels.
• Aytac Toptan Gida: Turkish integrated duck producer serving European foodservice and retail with fresh and frozen duck products. Closest geographic and product-mix peer to BR-Tomassen's European duck business.
• Cherry Valley Farms: UK-based duck breeding and processing company (owned by Aviagen) and one of the world's largest Pekin duck genetic suppliers. Direct duck-specialist peer with comparable breeding-to-processing model targeting European and Asian foodservice markets.

Regional players

• Foyle Food Group: UK and Irish beef and lamb processor expanding into European red-meat and poultry supply for foodservice. Comparable as a European protein supplier to retail and HoReCa, though focused on red meat rather than duck.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

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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