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Ton Zandbergen, Founder and president

“The choice of our suppliers determines the success of our company.”

AACo: exclusive partner since 2012

Established in 1824, the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer and is the oldest continuously operating company in Australia.
Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of properties, open feeding areas and farms comprising around 7 million hectares of land in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This equates to roughly 1% of Australia’s land mass.
AACo brings almost 200 years of experience and knowledge in producing exceptional beef. It specialises in grain fed beef and Wagyu beef production.

“At the Australian Agricultural Company, we’ve been passionately perfecting the Art of Australian Beef since 1824.”

AACO Wagyu: The highest quality Wagyu beef (AACo – Australia)

AACo Wagyu has been developed exclusively for the European market and is imported, marketed and distributed by Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat across the European continent.
Cattle destined for AACo Wagyu have been born and raised on the lush pasture land of Australian cattle stations before being finished for a minimum of 200 days on a specialised Japanese designed ration of the finest cereal grains at the company’s specialised Wagyu open feeding area.

‘Every day, diners around the world enjoy the superb tenderness and flavour of our beef’

AACo Wagyu delivers a strong and distinct flavour combined with the unmistakable tenderness that Wagyu beef has become synonymous with the world over.
AACo is dedicated to delivering the highest quality Wagyu beef. AACo Wagyu is the result of a commitment to innovation and offering customers a point of difference to meet the growing demand for high-quality Wagyu beef within the European market.

San Jacinto-Nirea

Frigorífico San Jacinto – Nirea S.A. has since its establishment in 1962 forged long-term relationships with producers, customers, the government and health authorities and officials. Supported by first-class IT technology, the company has been a pioneer in providing reliable and audited information.

Frigorífico San Jacinto-Nirea has been a pioneer in providing reliable and audited information

The company also performs exceptionally well and proves this thanks to the certification in quality, energy efficiency, corporate social responsibility, animal welfare, validated specific protocols or protocols of the various breeds. The quality and safety of Frigorífico San Jacinto – Nirea S.A.’s ensure from both excellent production standards, application of stringent hygiene and animal health standards and the most stringent control systems. Cattle are purchased under special slaughter programmes and agreed with producer groups or breeder associations based on clearly defined protocols and our own payment-for-quality schemes drawn up in advance.

El Rancho (Frigorífico San Jacinto – Nirea S.A. – Uruguay)

Uruguay is sometimes described as one big farm. It’s a country, albeit a small one, where cattle outnumber people by four to one and farming is the most important part of the economy. Uruguay has the ideal climate for growing grass and raising cattle. In addition to the country’s natural characteristics, the herd density is low and this is a key factor for keeping the cattle’s feeding system free from contaminants. The quality and safety of the product is also guaranteed through the prohibition of the use of hormones in cattle-breeding.

The cattle first roam freely on the pastures and feed on the natural grasses found on the Uruguayan farmland. They then stay in open feeding areas for a minimum of 100 days where they are given special feed that includes a mixture of maize, cereals, hay and alfalfa grass. They also apply modern technologies to guarantee a high standard of quality and traceability of the herds. The breeding programme also ensures that the cattle fulfil EU requirements regarding control, food safety and traceability.

The beef cuts of El Rancho are produced from young steers and heifers which meet the stringent requirements set out in the special programme for high quality import beef for the European Union.
This special care makes El Rancho a high-quality beef brand that is distinctive thanks to its marbling and succulence.

Kaona Poulty: partnership since 1998

Kaona Poultry Ltd. was established in 1993. It is a 100% vertically integrated poultry producer located in Ubon Ratchatani in Northeastern Thailand. Vertically integrated means the company has 100% control over the process from head to tail, from hatchery and breeding to slaughtering and further processing. Like Zandbergen, Kaona Poultry Ltd. is a family business owned by the Triyangkulsri family.

The Triyangkulsri and Zandbergen families have been working in partnership for over two decades. Together they focus on marketing raw and cooked chicken products, sharing a clear vision and philosophy on quality, flexibility and continuity. This results in a stronger focus on tailor-made products than mainstream commodities combined with optimum price and service conditions. As a medium-sized company, Kaona Poultry is able to adapt rapidly to customers’ continuously changing needs for tailor-made solutions. The strong and effective partnership between Kaona and Zandbergen has made it possible to gain a widespread presence across all the EU member states, serving clients in sectors ranging from food service to retail and wholesale to food manufacturing.

Kaona possesses all the certifications required for the EU market including BRC, IFS, Sedex (Social Compliance) and Halal and is a member of the RSPO (Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil).

Beyond Meat™- Exclusive partner since 2018

The revolutionary Beyond Burger was the first plant-based burger that looks, cooks and satisfies so much like beef, that it was sold in the meat case in U.S. based grocery stores. Beyond Meat, which counts Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio among its investors, is working to change the meat we eat by replacing animal protein with plant-based proteins. By addressing the protein at the center of the plate, Beyond Meat aims to positively impact four growing global concerns: human health, the environment, natural resources and animal welfare. Beyond Meat’s portfolio of groundbreaking products are already available at more than 32,000 grocery stores and restaurants in the U.S., as well as in a growing number of international countries.

The Beyond Burger is the world's first plant-based burger that looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef

Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger was the world’s first plant-based burger that looks, cooks, and satisfies so much like a beef burger that it is sold in the meat section at grocery stores and alongside beef burgers on restaurant menus. The Beyond Burger has all the juicy, meaty deliciousness of a traditional beef burger, but with all the upsides of plant-based protein. The Beyond Burger packs 20g of plant-based protein, more than a beef burger. Plus it does not contain GMOs, soy or gluten.
The Beyond Burger™ is made from simple plant-based ingredients applied in fresh ways. Peas provide the protein. Trace amounts of beet lend a beefy red colour. Coconut oil and potato starch ensure mouth-watering juiciness and chew. The result is an uncompromisingly delicious burger made directly from plants.

The revolutionary plant-based burger that satisfies like beef

Beefcor Namibia: exclusive partner since 2021

Beefcor Abattoir has been established in 2014 as the largest private abattoir in

Namibia. They are a group of people that are passionate about beef and the beef industry. Namibia is globally known for its excellent quality meat.

Namibia consists of 82 million hectares of mostly rural area and rangeland. 6,5 million hectares of Namibia are desert, and 39 million hectares are defined as farming areas, that is mainly suitable for stock farming. Namibia has an average of 300 days of clear sunshine that limits diseases and parasites on cattle. Cattle are raised under peaceful, free conditions with minimal influence from the modern world and industrial pollution.

Thanks to the Meat Board and Namibian veterinary services, Namibia has a traceability system in place where radio frequency identification tags are used. By law all cattle are fitted with these tags, ensuring that each animal can be traced to place of origin.

"In partnership with Zandbergen, Beefcor introduces Namibia’s finest meat to Europe."

Hancock Agriculture Australia: Exclusive partner since 2021

Hancock Agriculture is a leading Australian agribusiness company involved in various aspects of agriculture with a diverse portfolio of farming operations, including cropping, livestock, and horticulture. The company is dedicated to producing high-quality and sustainable food products and is committed to investing in innovative and modern farming practices. Hancock is one of the few producers in the world with a vertically integrated Wagyu programme underpinned by the company mantra that “happy healthy cattle are the best cattle“.

The brand name 2GR comes from Gina and Ginia Rinehart (mother and daughter). The family’s agricultural experience and heritage dates back four generations to the 1800s.

2GR’s unique approach to grazing and animal husbandry ensures that cattle are handled in a low stress environment. Raised naturally on mother’s milk until 6 to 8 months of age; moved to the fertile pastures of backgrounding properties until 14 to 18 months, then transported to first-class feeding facilities until 30 to 36 months of age.

2GR Wagyu has the ‘Integrated Advantage’ which controls every step of the process ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability and quality assurance.

"The finest land for the finest cattle."

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