SOUTH AMERICAN FOOD EXPRESS 2 B.V.

South American Food Express 2 B.V. (also known as SAFEBV) is a Dutch company headquartered in Rotterdam, specializing in the import, wholesale, and distribution of exotic food products with a strong focus on Surinamese and Caribbean cuisines. Founded in 1988, the company has grown to become a leading supplier of authentic products from South America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean regions.

The company operates primarily as a full-service wholesaler and a cash and carry distributor, servicing the business market including supermarkets, specialist retail stores, catering establishments, and restaurants. SAFEBV imports and offers a broad portfolio of more than 2,000 products across various categories such as sweet grocery (including cookies and biscuits), savory grocery (flour, rice, noodles), fresh and chilled goods (fruits and vegetables), frozen products (seafood, snacks, vegetables), dairy products, beverages (juices, sodas, syrups), alcoholic drinks (whiskeys, rums, beers), and personal care items (shining oils, perfumes, lotions).

The company endorses a number of well-known brands including Fernandes, Festival, Cheetos, Mullberry, Suritaya, Nutco, Nido, Coca Cola, Lipton, Johnnie Walker, Bacardi, Parbo Bier, Bigen, and Pompeia, alongside its own proprietary brands such as Yash (frozen products) and Mr. Cool (tropical soft drinks).

South American Food Express operates from its warehouse in Rotterdam and maintains a fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles to ensure efficient and prompt delivery, performing over 100 deliveries daily throughout the Netherlands and also exporting abroad. Its distribution infrastructure includes cash and carry, distribution centers, and warehouses.

The company employs between 10 to 19 people locally and reported an estimated annual turnover in the range of 10 to 50 million euros as of the latest data from 2024. Its focused expertise in exotic and tropical food products positions it as a key player for manufacturers and suppliers targeting the Dutch and European markets with specialty food and beverage lines.