Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren

What Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren does

Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren is a Dutch family-owned food processing company founded in 1948 in Amsterdam, specializing in artisanal pickled vegetables under the legal entity C.J.R. Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren b.v. Its core product range centers on hand-processed gherkins (augurken) and onions (uitjes), supported by a broader assortment of more than 65 SKUs that includes piccalilly, capers, atjar tjampoer, kimchi, mustard caviar, sweet-and-sour candies, hot sauces, and a co-developed alcoholic orange shot. Production relies on traditional family recipes and hand-processing methods (hand-peeling, hand-packing) at the company's Amsterdam facility on Adolf van Nassaustraat, with quality and food-safety standards certified under FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, SKAL, EKO, MVO Prestatieladder, and Amsterdam Made. The business serves retail consumers, horeca (including Michelin-starred chefs such as Joris Bijdendijk, Sidney Schutte, Ron Blaauw, and the late Jonnie Boer), and food manufacturers requiring bulk or customized semi-finished pickled ingredients.

Kesbeke distributes products through multiple channels: supermarket chains led by Albert Heijn (exclusive partner for the Dutchie hot sauce and ERU Goudkuipje Augurk lines), delicatessens, the dedicated B2B platform kesbekeprofessional.nl, a direct-to-consumer webshop (kesbeke-online.nl, launched June 2026), and company-owned retail outlets in Amsterdam and Almere. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is currently led by third-generation owner Oos Kesbeke, with sons Camiel and Silvian Kesbeke (fourth generation) in operational roles preparing for succession. Brand visibility is amplified by the reality TV series 'De Augurkenkoning' on RTL and collaborations with high-profile culinary figures. All distribution is domestic within the Netherlands.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; headcount is reported in the 11–50 range. Ownership is entirely family-controlled with no external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or funding rounds on record.

Name

Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren

Legal name

C.J.R. Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren b.v.

Website

https://kesbeke.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren is a Dutch family-owned artisanal pickle maker founded in 1948, producing 65+ SKUs of hand-processed gherkins, onions, and specialty pickled products for retail consumers, Michelin-starred restaurants, and food manufacturers across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pickled Vegetables

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying (31142), Specialty Canning (311422)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Pickled & Fermented Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fermented & Pickled Fruit & Vegetable Products (Pickles, Kimchi, Sauerkraut) (AFAKAFAF), Specialty Condiments, Sauces & Pickles Wholesale (AFAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Pickled vegetables
• Artisanal gherkins
• Amsterdam onions
• Table preserves
• Fermented condiments

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consumer retail and e-commerce: Sale of pickled vegetable products (gherkins, onions, and specialty items) directly to consumers through the Kesbeke webshop (kesbeke-online.nl), physical retail store in Amsterdam, and outlet in Almere.
2. Food service and horeca: Supply of pickled vegetables to the hospitality sector, including restaurants and food service operators, via the Kesbeke Professional platform offering bulk packaging.
3. B2B / food manufacturing supply: Supply of high-quality semi-finished and ready-to-use products in bulk packaging to food manufacturers and producers, including sliced and whole vegetables such as gherkins, cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, and carrots. Custom solutions for specific cuts, mixes, and packaging for production lines.
4. Wholesale / retail distribution: Distribution of Kesbeke products through supermarkets and delicatessen across the Netherlands, including Albert Heijn and other retail chains.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren produces and sells artisanal pickled vegetables using traditional family recipes dating back to 1948. The core assortment centers on hand-processed gherkins (Augurken) in various cuts and sizes and hand-shelled Amsterdam onions and Zeeland silver onions (Uitjes). Beyond these core lines, the company offers specialty pickled items such as kimchi, piccalilly, capers, and atjar tjampoer, plus collaborations such as the Jonnie & Oos premium line and the Dutchie hot sauce range.

Product overview

Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren is a family-owned Dutch food company specializing in artisanal pickled vegetables. The core product portfolio consists of two main pillars: gherkins (Augurken) in various cuts and sizes (whole, slices, sticks, chunks), and onions (Uitjes) including Amsterdam onions and silver onions, all processed by hand using traditional family recipes dating back to 1948. Beyond these core lines, the company produces a growing range of specialty pickled products including kimchi, piccalilly, capers, and atjar under the Kesbeke Specials sub-brand. A premium Jonnie & Oos line (created with the late chef Jonnie Boer of De Librije) offers elevated culinary products, while the newer Dutchie hot sauce line represents a diversification into condiments. All products are distributed through retail, food service, the kesbeke-online.nl webshop, and the company's own physical shops in Amsterdam and Almere. B2B customers are served through the separate Kesbeke Professional brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kesbeke Gherkins (Augurken) Hand-picked, hand-processed gherkins in various cuts (whole, slices, sticks, chunks) and sizes, from mini cornichons to large bomb-sized gherkins, pickled using traditional family recipes for retail consumers and food service.
• Kesbeke Onions (Uitjes) Hand-shelled Amsterdam onions and Zeeland silver onions in various sizes and formats, including classic pickled onions, Smul uitjes, and silver onions, preserved with saffron and other spices.
• Kesbeke Kimchi Traditional Korean-style fermented kimchi combining Korean fermentation traditions with Kesbeke's pickling expertise, matured over days to weeks for a deep, complex flavor profile.
• Piccalilly Piquant vegetable mix of cauliflower, gherkins, onions, and carrots pickled in a vinegar-mustard-turmeric sauce, inspired by Indian cuisine and popular in Dutch and Belgian cuisine.
• Kesbeke Capers (Kappertjes) Unopened flower buds of the caper plant (Capparis spinosa) preserved in salt or vinegar with a sharp, saline flavor, used in sauces, pasta, salads, and as a pizza garnish.
• Atjar Tjampoer Indonesian-style pickled condiment made with a traditional recipe, part of the Kesbeke Specials product line.
• Mustard Caviar (Mosterd Caviaar) Versatile garnish consisting of mustard seeds in a light citrus-vinegar base, used as a finishing garnish on dishes from salads and steaks to soups and boiled eggs.
• Dutchie Hot Sauce Line Pickle hot sauce line featuring three variants—Jalapeño (mild and accessible), Madam Jeanette (medium with tropical punch), and Carolina Reaper (extra hot)—exclusive to Albert Heijn.
• ERU Goudkuipje Augurk Limited Edition Limited edition spreadable cheese with a Kesbeke pickle twist, created in collaboration with ERU, available at Albert Heijn.
• Jonnie & Oos Product Line Premium pickled product line co-created with the late three-Michelin-star chef Jonnie Boer, including various elevated culinary products sold through delicatessens and stores.
• Kesbeke Professional (B2B Bulk Supply) B2B brand offering Kesbeke's pickled vegetable products in bulk packaging for professional users including hospitality, fishmongers, retail, and food manufacturers, with custom cuts, mixes, and packaging for production lines.
• Kesbeke Online Webshop (kesbeke-online.nl) Direct-to-consumer online shop launched in mid-June 2026, offering all Kesbeke products plus novelty fan merchandise and exclusive items not typically found in regular supermarkets.

Quantifiable outcome

• €72,000 raised for Prinses Máxima Centrum for pediatric oncology research
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ERU (Goudkuipje)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Kesbeke collaborated with ERU to create the ERU Goudkuipje Augurk limited edition, combining ERU's smeerkaas with Kesbeke's pickles. Available exclusively at Albert Heijn.
• 24 ICEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Kesbeke partnered with 24 ICE to create the Oranje Bom Shot, a 14.9% alcohol orange shot. Available seasonally through selected supermarkets, liquor stores, hospitality, and online.
• Albert HeijncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2026Albert Heijn serves as the primary retail distribution partner for Kesbeke products, including exclusive lines such as the Dutchie hot sauce and ERU Goudkuipje Augurk limited edition.
• Jonnie Boer / Restaurant De LibrijecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe late three-Michelin-star chef Jonnie Boer of De Librije in Zwolle co-created the Jonnie & Oos product line with Oos Kesbeke. The collaboration continues with the Boer family after Jonnie's passing. The product line includes various premium pickled products sold through delicatessens and stores.
• Oh Na Mi (Alex Kim)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with traditional Korean company Oh Na Mi and Alex Kim to create Kesbeke kimchi, combining Korean fermentation traditions with Kesbeke's pickling expertise.
• Michelin-starred chefs (Joris Bijdendijk, Eric van Loo, Sidney Schutte, Ron Blaauw, Paul Fagel, Margo Reuten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Dutch Michelin-starred chefs collaborate with Kesbeke, creating custom recipes and providing culinary endorsement. Each chef has developed signature dishes using Kesbeke products, lending high credibility to the brand in the food service channel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Vlasic Pickles: Vlasic is a major US pickle brand (owned by TreeHouse Foods) with nationwide supermarket distribution. Comparable to Kesbeke in mass-market pickle category and supermarket channel, though operating at much larger scale and with a US consumer focus rather than European artisanal positioning.
• Silver Spring Foods: Silver Spring Foods is a US Midwest-based specialty pickle and condiment producer with strong regional retail presence and foodservice supply. Comparable to Kesbeke in specialty pickle manufacturing and premium positioning, but operating primarily in North America rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• HAK: HAK is a Dutch preserved-vegetables producer (glass-jarred vegetables, including pickles, onions and beans) with strong supermarket distribution across the Netherlands — a close domestic peer to Kesbeke in preserved-vegetable category, supermarket channel, and Dutch consumer branding.
• Maille: Maille is a French premium mustard and cornichon (gherkin) brand with strong horeca and retail presence. Directly comparable to Kesbeke in cornichon/gherkin production, fine-dining endorsement, and premium positioning.
• Develey: Develey is a German family-owned producer of mustards, pickled gherkins, and table sauces with strong retail and foodservice distribution across Europe. Highly comparable to Kesbeke in artisanal pickling, mustard-adjacent condiments, and family-run heritage positioning.

Emerging players

• Tracklements: Tracklements is a UK artisanal producer of mustards, relishes, and table sauces sold through delis, farm shops, and premium retailers. Comparable to Kesbeke in artisanal condiment positioning, deli/specialty retail channel, and chef-endorsed premium brand narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: Bonduelle is a large French multinational in canned and preserved vegetables (including pickles) supplying retailers and foodservice across Europe. A broader incumbent peer to Kesbeke in preserved-vegetable category and European supermarket channel, but operating at much greater scale and breadth.
• Conimex: Conimex is a Dutch brand (owned by Unilever) specializing in sauces, spice mixes, and meal accompaniments sold in Dutch supermarkets. Comparable to Kesbeke in Dutch retail distribution, condiment category, and supermarket-channel exposure, but with broader meal-solutions positioning.
• Mutti: Mutti is a leading Italian preserved-tomato and processed-vegetable brand sold across European supermarkets and foodservice. Comparable to Kesbeke in premium preserved-vegetable manufacturing, retail scale, and brand-led positioning, though focused on tomatoes rather than pickles.
• Remia: Remia is a Dutch family-owned producer of sauces, mayonnaise, and condiments (including pickles and table sauces) supplying Dutch retail and foodservice. Comparable to Kesbeke in Dutch condiment manufacturing, family ownership, foodservice channel, and supermarket listings.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kesbeke
• Facebookfacebook.com/KesbekeambachtelijkAmsterdamstafelzuur
• Instagraminstagram.com/kesbeke
• Xx.com/kesbekezuur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c.j.-r.-kesbeke-fijne-tafelzuren-b.v.

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Kesbeke Fijne Tafelzuren