Dutch Spices

What Dutch Spices does

Dutch Spices (Epos B.V.) is a Netherlands-based B2B flavour-solutions manufacturer headquartered in Nijkerk, operating under the Epos Food Family umbrella within the Bieze Food Group. The company develops and produces allergen-safe herb and spice blends, marinades (oil- and water-based), sauces, breadcrumb mixes, gravy bases and bouillons — approximately 84 stock SKUs in total — and runs a private-label and co-development service for customers that need custom flavours. Its underlying differentiation is process-based: Dutch Spices runs an Allergen Consultancy-built allergen management system and certifies the entire product range under the VITAL standard, guaranteeing cross-contamination below threshold values so that no allergen "may contain" warnings are required on label.

The company sells into two clearly distinct segments: large national and international food-production companies that require high safety, quality and health standards, and artisanal fresh-product specialists (butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers) who need flexible, dietary-compliant seasonings. Go-to-market is executed through a dedicated, segment-organised field-sales force (export advisors, NL industry/retail advisors, craft/advisory) plus a B2B e-commerce storefront for long-tail and smaller buyers. The full portfolio carries BRCGS (GFSI), VITAL, Halal Correct and vegan certifications, and Dutch Spices states its allergen-safe framework goes beyond the 14 EU-designated allergens — framing this as the basis for a "Freedom of taste" positioning aimed at the 20 million-plus Europeans with food hypersensitivity, plus halal and vegan consumers.

Commercial activity is broadening into adjacent categories: the late-2025 launch of Meat Plus Solutions targets hybrid-meat and protein-transition customers, and Dutch Spices has embedded itself in the Foodvalley innovation ecosystem alongside sister brands inside Epos Food Family. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based model for B2B customers; revenue is not reported, but the company's SME-scale footprint and dedicated sales infrastructure indicate a subscale, mature business inside a larger group, generating revenue primarily from one-time product sales.

Name

Dutch Spices

Legal name

Epos B.V.

Website

https://dutchspices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dutch Spices is a Netherlands-based B2B manufacturer of allergen-safe herb and spice blends, marinades, sauces and breadcrumb mixes, selling to international food-production companies and artisanal fresh-product specialists under VITAL, BRCGS, Halal and vegan certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seasoning & Flavor Manufacturing

NAICS

Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Other Food Manufacturing (3119), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

BBQ Sauce & Marinades Manufacturing (AFAKADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN), Ethnic Spices, Herbs & Seasonings Wholesale (AFAIAIAF), Soups, Broths & Meal Starters (CRADAAAF)

Keywords

• Seasoning manufacturing
• Marinade production
• Allergen-free ingredients
• Food flavor solutions
• Halal certified sauces

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seasoning Products B2B Sales: Dutch Spices generates revenue through the sale of herb and spice mixtures, marinades, and sauces to food industry professionals including artisanal businesses and large food production companies. Products are sold through direct sales relationships with account managers and through an e-commerce webshop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dutch Spices manufactures and sells herb and spice mixtures, marinades, and sauces for food industry professionals, with all products certified allergen-free under the VITAL standard, halal, and vegan. The portfolio spans 43+ herb mixtures, 19+ marinades, and 22+ sauces, and is sold to large food production companies and artisanal businesses in the Netherlands and internationally through dedicated account managers and a B2B webshop.

Product overview

Dutch Spices offers a versatile range of flavor solutions for food professionals, centered around three core product lines: Herb & Spice Mixtures (seasonings), Marinades (oil-based and water-based), and Sauces (ready-to-use cooking sauces, hot sauces, and condiments). The product portfolio spans over 43 herb and spice mix varieties, 19 marinades, and 22 sauces. All products are allergen-safe (free from 14 designated allergens), suitable for vegan/vegetarian and halal diets. The company also offers specialty products like breadcrumb mixes, bouillon mixes, and gravy mixes. Most products are produced in The Netherlands and are ambient-stored, with some chilled sauces available. Dutch Spices emphasizes 'Freedom of taste' - enabling people with food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements to enjoy flavorful food.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Epos Food Family: The parent food family group that includes Dutch Spices and other food companies.
• Meat Plus Solutions

Products and services

• Herb & Spice Mixtures (Seasonings) Core product line of dry herb blends, barbecue rubs, seasonings, and specialty mixes designed to add flavor to meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables. All mixes are manufactured allergen-free under the VITAL standard, and are halal and vegan certified, sold to food producers and artisanal businesses.
• Marinades Flavored oil-based and water-based marinades used to enhance flavor and color of fresh meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable products. Sold to food producers and fresh specialists needing pre-formulated, allergen-free, halal, and vegan compliant marinades.
• Sauces Ready-to-use cooking sauces including stir fry, curry, smoky, korma, chilli, satay (peanut-free), barbecue, and creamy variants for meat, poultry, fish, game, vegetables, and casseroled dishes. All sauces are allergen-free, halal, and vegan certified and are produced for food industry and artisanal customers.
• Breadcrumb Mixes Allergen-safe, gluten-free, lactose-free, halal certified, vegetarian and vegan breadcrumb mixes that retain flavor profiles and functional properties after processing, baking, or frying. Marketed as a solution for the food industry to deliver safe crumb coatings across dietary restrictions.
• Meat Plus Solutions Comprehensive concept for hybrid meat and plant-based protein products combining Dutch Spices' seasoning expertise with solutions spanning taste, texture, bite, color, aroma, and shelf life. Offered to food companies developing hybrid and alternative protein products as part of the protein transition.
• Custom Flavor Development (Private Label / Co-Development) Collaborative development service in which Dutch Spices works directly with food industry customers to co-create new flavors, seasonings, marinades, sauces, and product concepts tailored to their requirements, leveraging the company's allergen-safe, halal, and vegan formulation capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contain none of the 14 EU-designated allergens and guarantee no cross-contamination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Epos Food Family / Bieze Food GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dutch Spices is part of the Epos Food Family, which operates under the Bieze Food Group umbrella. This affiliation enables collaboration with fellow food companies for inspiration reports, shared innovation initiatives, and joint market presence at events.
• FoodvalleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Dutch Spices participated in the joint Foodvalley pavilion at Fi Europe 2025 in Paris alongside 11 other innovative food tech partners. Foodvalley is a leading food innovation ecosystem that supports companies in the protein transition. Together they presented Dutch innovation in plant-based and hybrid protein solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company serving food and beverage manufacturers with seasonings, flavors, and functional ingredients. Broad incumbent competing with Dutch Spices for industrial seasoning contracts at far greater scale.
• Döhler: German-headquartered producer of flavors, natural ingredients, and integrated food and beverage solutions. Comparable broad incumbent supplying industrial seasoning and sauce systems to European food manufacturers.
• McCormick & Company: Global flavor leader producing herbs, spices, seasonings, and sauces for retail and industrial channels. Competes with Dutch Spices especially in industrial seasoning supply and private-label manufacturing for European food producers.
• Symrise: Global supplier of flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients including savory seasoning solutions for the food industry. Competes with Dutch Spices for industrial flavor and seasoning specifications, particularly in meat and protein applications.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances house serving food and beverage manufacturers globally. Relevant broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in savory flavors and seasoning systems used by industrial food producers.

Direct peers

• Euroma: Dutch producer of herbs, spices, seasonings, and marinades serving industrial, foodservice, and retail customers. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based B2B seasoning specialist competing for the same food-producer customers.
• Verstegen Spices & Sauces: Rotterdam-based Dutch manufacturer of herbs, spices, marinades, and sauces for food professionals. Closest direct competitor to Dutch Spices in the Netherlands, operating in the same B2B segment with overlapping product categories and customer base.
• Fuchs Group: German seasoning and food technology company specializing in seasonings, spices, marinades, and functional ingredients for the food industry. Closely comparable mid-size specialist competing for European B2B seasoning customers.
• Newly Weds Foods: Global supplier of coatings, seasonings, and functional ingredients to the food industry, with strong presence in Europe. Comparable as a B2B seasoning and breadcrumb specialist serving industrial food producers.
• Raps GmbH: German manufacturer of spices, seasonings, marinades, sauces, and functional blends for the meat, food, and convenience industries. Direct competitor in the European industrial seasoning space, particularly in Germany and surrounding markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DutchSpices

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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