The family businesses Van Rooi and Van Loon Group intend to join forces. Both companies have and share a clear vision to ensure high-quality, sustainable, safe and affordable food as chain directors. By coming together, a solid company will be created that is active in all segments of the food chain – from farm to fork. The new company will have a leading position in Retail, Foodservice and Industry.
Van Rooi has been a successful family business for over 70 years, specializing in the global industrial sale of meat. The company is strong in primary processing, and its good, long-term relationships with livestock farmers ensure consistency and stability in the supply of pigs and cattle.
Joining forces with Van Loon Group provides the new generation of the family – who are already active within Van Rooi – a solid foundation on which to continue building a high-quality, transparent and future-proof food chain.
Over the past 55 years, Van Loon Group has established a leading position in sustainable meat and convenience products for Retail and Foodservice in the Netherlands. Van Loon Group has also been active in Belgium for the past two years. The family business is innovation-driven and characterized by quality, sustainability and distinctive supply chain concepts.
The proposed transaction is subject to advice from the works councils and approval by the relevant competition authorities. The parties expect to complete the transaction during 2026.
The management of the combined company will consist of CEO Hans Roelofs, Marc van Rooi and Robert van Ballegooijen. Marc van Rooi will remain responsible for Van Rooi and Robert van Ballegooijen will remain responsible for Van Loon Group. Both companies will continue to operate independently under their own names.
“As Van Rooi, we have taken the initiative to take over the activities of Van Loon Group. These activities fit in well with those of Van Rooi. The combined company will be active in all market segments, both domestically and internationally.”
Marc and Addy van Rooi
Owners of Van Rooi
“There is no successor within our family; for me, the future of the employees involved and the continuity of our wonderful company are paramount. By transferring the company to Van Rooi, we have found a good home for our company. Van Rooi’s activities and DNA are a good fit for our company; we are joining forces and working together to make it an even better company. I will remain actively involved as a member of the Supervisory Board.”
Erik van Loon
About Van Rooi
Van Rooi Group is a family business that wants current and future generations to enjoy tasty, safe and sustainable food. With a turnover of 1 billion, we are a global player in the meat industry and, together with more than 2,400 enthusiastic employees, we are building a better future as one close-knit family, with an eye for animals and the environment.
vanrooi.com
About Van Loon Group
Van Loon Group is an entrepreneurial family business based in Brabant with a turnover of 1.2 billion, consisting of specialised companies that have been producing the tastiest and most sustainable meat and convenience products for 55 years. With a team of over 2,500 motivated employees, we work hard to continuously improve. As a leader in sustainability, we make our companies and chains more sustainable every day.
vanloongroup.com
More info
For more information, please contact Hans Roelofs at hansroelofs@vanrooi.com