Ireland-based Total Produce is looking to team up with Dutch vegetables supplier G. Kramer & Zonen to form a venture serving markets in the Nordic region.
The companies have lodged an application for the venture with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets, which has to consider the deal as a Dutch company is involved.
The venture will be called Vezet Convenience Nordic. Both sides will own 50% of the business. It will market and distribute fruit, vegetables and salad in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
A spokesperson for the Dutch watchdog said it was considering the application, a process that will take at least four weeks from the receipt of the request, which was lodged on 26 April.
Neither Total Produce nor G. Kramer & Zonen were prepared to comment on the plans when approached by just-food.
In February, Total Produce announced the acquisition of a majority stake in US group Progressive Produce. Total Produce has bought a 65% stake in a business that grows, packs and distributes conventional and organic produce to the retail, wholesale and foodservice sectors in the US and Canada.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData