Tomassen Duck-To BV

What Tomassen Duck-To BV does

Tomassen Duck-To BV is a Netherlands-based poultry production company specializing in Peking duck, operating under the BR-Tomassen trade name within the BR Group umbrella. Founded in 1964 in Ermelo and currently in its third generation of family ownership, the company operates production facilities in Ermelo (headquarters and primary slaughterhouse), Uden (Duck-To Convenience, formerly Lucky Duck), and Kosovo (Duck-To Convenience), producing fresh frozen whole ducks, duck parts, and processed/convenience products under multiple brands including Duck-To, Canature, Dalee, Lucky Duck, Bamboo Kitchen, and Farmland. The technical core is a fully integrated Farm-to-Fork supply chain covering feed manufacturing, breeding stock management, hatcheries, contract duck farming, slaughtering, processing, refrigerated transport, and downstream convenience manufacturing, governed by a proprietary Duck Quality Program (DQP) with continuous NVWA supervision and BRC/IFS certification.

The company's revenue model is industrial B2B food production sold via direct sales teams and foodservice distributors across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Pricing is quote-based without public rate cards, with the portfolio organized across four commercial segments: Foodservice and Retail (the primary segment serving European chefs, caterers, hotels, and supermarkets with whole ducks and ready-to-use formats), Asian Foodservice and Retail (specialized Asian wholesaler, restaurant, and consumer channel supplying authentic duck profiles for Peking and Oriental cuisine), Industry and Processing (tailor-made duck, chicken, and pork products for food manufacturers and convenience processors, including the Duck-to-Ready pre-prepared Peking duck platform), and Petfood and Byproducts (high-protein duck meal, liver, heart, and trim ingredients for animal nutrition manufacturers). Private-label production runs alongside proprietary brands, and approximately half of the BR Group's broader footprint operates via Bangkok Ranch in Thailand with a ~50% domestic market share, while WinThai handles large-scale production at the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Tomassen has expanded both organically and via acquisition, taking over Lucky Duck International Food in 2013 and V.S.E. (Harderwijk) in 2016, with a brief Thailand SET listing in 2015 following a management buyout in December 2012 that removed prior private equity ownership. ESG positioning is anchored by a 13,000-panel solar installation at Duck-To Farm (the largest solar park for Dutch duck farms, generating 3.1 million kWh/year), Halal certification for Muslim markets, and slaughtering protocols at 49+ days for free-range birds that exceed baseline EU welfare standards.

Name

Tomassen Duck-To BV

Legal name

Tomassen Duck-To BV

Website

https://tomassen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tomassen Duck-To BV is a Netherlands-based duck producer supplying fresh, frozen, and convenience duck products to foodservice distributors, Asian wholesalers, food manufacturers, and petfood makers across 30+ countries under multiple proprietary and private-label brands.

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), Poultry Wholesale (Whole Birds, Parts) (AFAIADAC)

Keywords

• Duck meat production
• Peking duck processing
• Foodservice distribution
• Convenience food products
• Petfood byproducts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh & Frozen Duck Products: Production and sale of fresh frozen Peking duck and duck parts for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers
2. Convenience Food Products: Cooked, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-heat meal components including roasted duck, smoked duck, and sous-vide products
3. Petfood & Byproducts: Sale of duck byproducts including MDM, liver, hearts, fat, and protein-rich ingredients for petfood and animal nutrition
4. Private Label Products: Products sold under customer brands alongside proprietary brands (Duck-To, Canature, Dalee, Lucky Duck, Bamboo Kitchen)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tomassen Duck-To BV (BR-Tomassen) produces and sells fresh frozen Peking duck, duck parts, and convenience food products (roasted, smoked, sous-vide, aromatic duck) under multiple proprietary brands. The company operates a fully integrated farm-to-fork supply chain from feed manufacturing through breeding, hatcheries, slaughtering, processing, and refrigerated transport. It also sells duck byproducts for the petfood industry and offers private label capabilities.

Product overview

BR-Tomassen (Tomassen Duck-To BV) is a food production company offering a portfolio of duck products and convenience foods under multiple brands. The core offering centers on Premium Fresh & Frozen Pekin Duck and duck parts under the Duck-To brand (Dutch origin) and Canature brand (Veluwe origin), complemented by the Dalee brand (Thai origin) from Bangkok Ranch. The product range spans whole raw ducks, processed/convenience products (roasted, smoked, sous-vide, aromatic), and specialty items including duck breast fillets, duck legs, and duck ham. Supporting brands include Bamboo Kitchen (frozen oriental products), Farmland (farm duck), Free-range/Barn-Reared, and Lucky Duck (Asian retail). The company also operates two Duck-To Convenience facilities (Uden and Kosovo) producing ready-to-eat and meal component products, and supplies petfood byproducts. The portfolio is organized around five business segments: Foodservice & Retail, Asian Foodservice & Retail, Industry & Processing, and Petfood & Byproducts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duck-To: Primary brand for Asian market since 1964. Dutch-origin ducks known for consistent high quality, low fat and cholesterol, free of salmonella without antibiotics or hormones.
• Dalee
• Canature
• Farmland/Farmland
• Free-range/Barn-Reared
• Lucky Duck
• Bamboo Kitchen

Products and services

• Duck-To (Brand) Premium fresh and frozen Peking duck products of Dutch origin, including whole ducks, boneless roasted duck, aromatic duck, and grill-ready ducks, sold primarily into Asian market channels.
• Canature (Brand) Premium Veluwe-region duck brand offering whole ducks, duck breast fillets, duck legs, and duck ham (natural and pepper varieties) marketed for sustainability and authenticity.
• Dalee (Brand) Premium duck brand from Bangkok Ranch (Thailand) offering smoked and roasted duck products including boneless roasted premium duck and grill-ready whole ducks.
• Bamboo Kitchen (Brand) Frozen oriental ready-to-eat brand offering sliced, roasted, cooked, and herb-infused duck and pork products with authentic Eastern spices, available in Asia and Retail variants.
• Farmland (Brand) Welfare-friendly barn-raised farm duck products including whole headless ducks with organs/neck (3.0 kg+), duck breast fillet, and duck legs, following the Duck Quality Programme.
• Lucky Duck (Brand) Specialized Asian retail and wholesale brand offering Mrs. Duck-to roast duck, jumbo euro roast boneless duck, whole roasted duck with bone, and Babi Pangang (roast pork) products.
• Free-range/Barn-Reared (Brand) EU-compliant free-range duck products including whole headless barn-reared ducks (3.0 kg+), duck breast fillet, and duck legs, raised with protection against weather and predators.
• BR-Tomassen (House Brand) Company house brand encompassing the full portfolio of fresh frozen Pekin duck, duck parts, and convenience products from duck, chicken, and pork.
• Petfood & Byproducts Duck byproducts and ingredients for petfood manufacturers including mechanically deboned meat (MDM), duck liver, hearts, fat, and protein-rich dried and processed ingredients for animal nutrition.
• Duck-to-Ready (Processing Solution) Industrial processing solution that pre-handles the labor-intensive steps of Peking Duck preparation (blanching, seasoning, inflating, drying) for restaurants and food processors while preserving authentic taste.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.1 million kWh/year green electricity generated from 13,000 solar panels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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.

• Bangkok Ranch Co. LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai duck meat producer with over 30 years experience, fully integrated operations from animal feed to food modules. Leading market share of ~50% in Thai duck market and exports to more than 30 countries. Merged with Tomassen Duck-To in 2007 and together established BR Group in 2009.
• WinThaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art facility at Thailand-Cambodia border, part of BR-Group. Capacity to produce 25 million ducks per year. Vision: 'Eat Duck Everywhere' with focus on sustainability using renewable energy and optimized water consumption.
• Duck Farmers (Contract Farms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuck farmers raising ducks for generations with expertise in animal welfare and traditional knowledge. Intensive cooperation with centralized feed purchasing and full control over quality. Farmers manage spacious barns with unlimited exercise space and fresh straw.
• QS and GMP+ Certified Feed SupplierscoreOthersCertified feed suppliers ensuring precise composition and consistent quality for duck nutrition. Part of integrated quality control from farm to fork.
• NVWA (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit)coreOthersIndependent Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority providing continuous supervision in production facilities, ensuring BRC and IFS quality standards 365 days per year.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brome Lake Ducks: Canadian duck meat producer specializing in whole ducks and value-added duck products for retail and foodservice. Direct peer in single-species duck processing with similar premium product positioning.
• Three Mills: UK-based duck meat producer supplying fresh and processed duck products to European foodservice and retail. Directly comparable as a European duck specialist with multi-format offerings and similar end-customer mix.

Others

• Aviagen (Cherry Valley): Global poultry genetics company owning the Cherry Valley duck breeding line. Comparable as the upstream genetics supplier enabling commercial duck production, directly relevant to BR-Tomassen's parent stock and hatchery operations.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness spanning animal nutrition, protein processing, and risk management. Comparable as an upstream feed supplier and as a broad protein player that intersects with BR-Tomassen's customer and supplier ecosystems.
• Nutreco: Dutch animal nutrition and aquafeed company supplying feed solutions to livestock and poultry producers. Comparable as an upstream enabler in the integrated duck value chain that BR-Tomassen itself operates within.

Broad incumbents

• BRF S.A. Brazilian poultry and prepared-foods major exporting globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in poultry processing and B2B food distribution with similar export-driven business model.
• Maple Leaf Foods: Major Canadian poultry and prepared-foods producer operating at scale across protein categories. Comparable as a broad incumbent in protein processing and foodservice supply that overlaps with BR-Tomassen's channel footprint.
• Tyson Foods: Largest US poultry and protein processor with global supply chains and foodservice relationships. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose scale and B2B customer reach set the competitive benchmark for poultry suppliers.

Regional players

• Pepe's Ducks: Australian duck meat producer supplying foodservice and retail across Asia-Pacific. Comparable duck-meat specialist that does not directly compete in Europe but operates with similar product formats and Asian foodservice focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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