Luiten B.V.

Luiten, operating under The Value of Taste, is a Dutch family-owned food company specializing in fresh, artisanal meat products and food concepts. Founded in 1933 as a butcher shop in The Hague, it has grown into a producer and developer of distinctive concepts for retail, foodservice, wholesalers, and slicers. The company positions itself as a long-term B2B partner that develops, produces, packages, and delivers products with taste as the starting point. It emphasizes quality, innovation, food safety, flexibility, and close collaboration with customers, and it serves markets in the Netherlands as well as other European countries. Core Values Taste first : Luiten repeatedly states that taste is the foundation of every product and that “good taste creates unique value.” Quality and craftsmanship : The company stresses artisanal know-how, strict selection of fresh ingredients, and careful daily control by its own butchers. Innovation : Luiten sees innovation as both responding to new food trends and continuously improving existing products. Food safety : Food safety is described as an absolute priority, supported by certifications and controlled production processes. Long-term partnership : The company aims for durable, transparent cooperation with customers, suppliers, and employees, with clear communication and reliability. Unique Aspects Family business heritage since 1933 : Luiten traces its roots to Theo Luiten’s butcher shop in The Hague and has developed across three generations into a specialist in fresh food concepts. Own butchery control : The company works exclusively with fresh European meat that is selected and checked daily by its own team of 35 butchers, giving it a high level of control over raw materials. Broad concept development capability : Beyond making products, Luiten develops, produces, packages, and delivers complete concepts, including for vegetarian and vegan variants. Certified production base : Luiten states that it is BRC A, SKAL, and BTL certified, underlining its focus on food safety and compliance. Multiple Dutch sites : In addition to its main location in Zoetermeer, the company lists a second production site and a distribution center in the same area, supporting its logistics and supply capability.