What Compaxo does

Compaxo Group B.V. is a privately held, family-owned Dutch food manufacturer founded in 1896, operating an integrated pork and meat-products supply chain from two specialized sites. The Zevenaar facility operates a highly automated IKB-certified pig slaughterhouse producing fresh pork (vers varkensvlees) for domestic and export customers, while the Gouda facility processes pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and plant-based raw materials into traditional and contemporary meat products (vleeswaren) as well as vegetarian and vegan alternatives, using techniques such as baking, roasting, cooking, grilling, drying, salting, and steaming. Compaxo runs an in-house spice blending operation (Kruidenmengerij), advanced packaging lines supporting both branded and private label formats, organoleptic and microbiological laboratory testing, and an in-house cold-chain logistics fleet, collectively enabling single-partner end-to-end delivery.

The company generates revenue through a B2B, sales-led go-to-market model serving seven customer segments: retail, foodservice, co-manufacturing, industry, wholesale, intermediaries, and export, both in the Netherlands and internationally. Revenue streams include fresh pork products, processed meat products, veggie/vegan products, private label manufacturing, co-manufacturing services, and logistics/distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is understood to be negotiated per customer and order. Marketing and commercial reach rely on direct B2B engagement, the company website, LinkedIn, YouTube, news/PR, and industry trade shows such as PLMA. The company maintains an extensive certification stack (IKB, BRC, IFS, IFS-PIA, SKAL Biologisch, QS, Beter Leven 1 star) across both sites, qualifying it for major retail, foodservice, and export accounts.

In 2024 Compaxo acquired the production operations of Van Iersel Vleeswaren, extending its meat-products manufacturing footprint, and it continues to invest in capacity (notably the 2021 packaging and dispatch center in Zevenaar) and adjacent product lines such as Veggie & Vegan. Ownership remains within the founding family with no evidence of external investment, private equity involvement, or public listing.

Name

Compaxo

Legal name

Compaxo Group B.V.

Website

https://compaxovlees.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compaxo Group B.V. is a Dutch family-owned B2B food manufacturer (founded 1896) producing fresh pork at Zevenaar and processed meat products plus plant-based alternatives at Gouda, serving retail, foodservice, wholesale, co-manufacturing, industry, intermediary, and export customers through an end-to-end integrated supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Meat Manufacturing

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sausage & Ground Pork Manufacturing (Fresh & Cooked) (AFANABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooked/Ready-to-Eat Pork Products (Fully Cooked, Sliced, Diced) (AFANABAG), Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Pork meat processing
• Processed meat manufacturing
• Private label co-manufacturing
• Plant-based meat alternatives
• Food industry supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Zevenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

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. Fresh Pork Products: Production and sale of fresh pork from the Zevenaar slaughtering facility, serving domestic and international markets including the Gouda location for further processing into meat products
2. Meat Products (Vleeswaren): Traditional and contemporary meat and meat substitute products produced in Gouda using various techniques including baking, roasting, cooking, grilling, drying, salting and steaming. Serves diverse customer base with custom solutions
3. Veggie & Vegan Products: Vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes produced alongside traditional meat products, using plant-based raw materials to serve evolving consumer preferences
4. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom production and packaging under customer private labels, offering personalized solutions and packaging capabilities
5. Co-manufacturing Services: Full-service manufacturing capabilities for other food companies including custom product development, processing, and packaging
6. Logistics & Distribution: In-house transport and logistics services delivering products directly to customers at all required temperatures according to highest standards and regulations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compaxo is a Dutch family food company that produces fresh pork at its Zevenaar slaughterhouse and processed meat products plus vegetarian/vegan alternatives at its Gouda facility. The company supplies B2B customers across retail, foodservice, co-manufacturing, industry, wholesale, export, and intermediary channels with full end-to-end control of the supply chain — from raw material acquisition and slaughtering through in-house custom spice blending, processing, packaging (including private label), and in-house temperature-controlled distribution.

Product overview

Compaxo is a family food company operating two main production facilities: Zevenaar (pig slaughterhouse for fresh pork meat) and Gouda (processing facility for meat products and veg/vegan alternatives). The company offers Vers varkensvlees (fresh pork), Vleeswaren (processed meat products), and Veggie & Vegan product lines, functioning as a full end-to-end supply chain operator from raw material acquisition to distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compaxo Vleeswaren: Meat products division based in Gouda producing traditional and contemporary meat and vegan products.

Products and services

• Vers varkensvlees (Fresh Pork) Fresh pork meat produced at Compaxo's Zevenaar slaughterhouse from IKB-certified pigs. The product line supplies customers in the Netherlands and abroad, including Compaxo's own Gouda facility for further processing into meat products.
• Vleeswaren (Meat Products) Traditional and contemporary processed meat products (vleeswaren) produced at the Gouda facility using pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and plant-based ingredients. Products undergo techniques including baking, roasting, cooking, grilling, drying, salting, and steaming, and are offered with custom modeling and packaging options.
• Veggie & Vegan Meat Alternatives Vegetarian and vegan meat substitute products produced at the Gouda facility using plant-based raw materials. The line expands Compaxo's portfolio to serve evolving consumer preferences for plant-based food.
• Private Label Manufacturing and Packaging Custom production and packaging of meat and plant-based products under customer private labels. Compaxo handles both Compaxo-branded and white-label packaging with personalization options across diverse formats and sizes.
• Co-Manufacturing Services Full-service contract manufacturing services for other food companies, including custom product development, processing, and packaging. Compaxo serves as a manufacturing partner for food brands needing production capacity and technical capabilities.
• In-House Spice Blending (Kruidenmengerij) Proprietary in-house spice blending service that creates unique, customer-specific flavor profiles for meat and plant-based products. Enables custom seasoning development as part of Compaxo's one-stop-shop offering.
• Transport & Logistics Services In-house temperature-controlled logistics and distribution service that delivers Compaxo's products directly to customers at all required temperatures, according to highest standards and regulations. Provides delivery flexibility and maintains product quality through the final stage of the supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete traceability from raw material to finished product
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Van Iersel VleeswarenminorOthersCompaxo Group acquired the production operations of Van Iersel Vleeswaren, expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio in the meat products segment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vion Food Group: Dutch-headquartered meat processor producing fresh pork, beef, and processed meat products across Europe. Closely comparable to Compaxo as a Netherlands-based, vertically integrated red-meat manufacturer serving retail, foodservice, and industrial B2B customers with end-to-end chain control.
• Bell Food Group: Swiss-headquartered European meat and convenience food producer with operations across fresh meat, processed meats, and plant-based alternatives. Comparable to Compaxo in product breadth (including veggie/vegan), B2B multi-channel approach, and mid-to-large European mid-market positioning.
• Van Loon Group: Dutch family-owned meat processing company operating across fresh meat, processed products, and meal solutions. Comparable to Compaxo in scale, family-ownership structure, Dutch production footprint, and multi-channel B2B go-to-market across retail and foodservice.
• Westfleisch: German farmer-cooperative meat processor covering slaughtering, deboning, and further-processed meat products. Comparable to Compaxo as a cooperative/ownership-aligned mid-sized European processor with integrated slaughter-to-product capability and QS/BRC-equivalent certifications.
• Müller Fleisch: German mid-sized meat processor producing fresh pork, beef, and processed meat products for retail and foodservice. Comparable to Compaxo as a similarly-sized, family-rooted mid-market European processor focused on B2B meat products with quality certifications.

Broad incumbents

• JBS: Global protein producer and one of the world's largest meat processors, with significant European and pork operations. Comparable as a multi-protein, multi-channel meat-products incumbent, though at a far larger global scale than Compaxo's Dutch mid-market position.
• Tyson Foods: US-headquartered global protein producer operating across beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods including plant-based. Comparable to Compaxo in product breadth (multi-protein plus plant-based) and B2B foodservice/retail channels, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Danish Crown: Denmark-headquartered global pork cooperative and one of Europe's largest pork producers, with slaughtering and processed meat operations across multiple countries. Comparable as a vertically integrated pork-focused incumbent operating in the same product category, but at materially larger scale than Compaxo.
• Smithfield Foods: One of the world's largest vertically integrated pork processors, producing fresh pork and processed meat products globally. Comparable to Compaxo in product category and integrated supply chain, but operates at global incumbent scale rather than Dutch mid-market.
• Tönnies: German family-owned meat processor and one of Europe's largest pork slaughterers, with extensive processing and international operations. Comparable to Compaxo as a family-controlled pork-and-meat-products player, but operating at a fundamentally larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw11SBm313b4HPUn3mQ0gNQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compaxo

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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