Van Loon Group

Things can always be better. This is the conviction shared by the meat-processing companies in the Van Loon Group. We can always improve. For you, our customers, as well as for consumers and the environment in which we operate. Sustainability and chain management are therefore firmly anchored in our business operations.

The companies in the Van Loon Group guarantee high quality and safe meat products. Together with our customers, we translate constantly changing consumer demands into appealing meat product concepts (organic, convenience, BBQ, animal welfare). Close relationships with customers are essential here, as is our faith in the power of simplicity. We do not do things the hard way if we can do them easily. And we think in terms of solutions, not problems. That benefits you, our customers.

We are very aware of the fact that sustainable business is a continuous process. Corporate social responsibility is, therefore, structurally rooted in our business operations. To manage and monitor the progress we make in this area, we work with four pillars: Consumer & Health, Chain Management and Animal Welfare, Employee Health and Safety and Sustainable Production

Consumer and Health

An increasing number of people in the Netherlands and other countries are consciously choosing healthy lifestyles. More exercise, no smoking and healthy eating are all part of this. As a meat-processing company, we play an important role in guaranteeing food safety. Consumers and customers must have confidence in our products and processes. In addition, we are also constantly working on ways of making our products healthier. By introducing less allergen, fat, nitrite and sodium in products, for example, but also through reduced use of antibiotics by our cattle and pig farmers.

Chain Management and Animal Welfare

Success in sustainability and animal-friendly business practices can only be ensured if these are secured throughout the chain. Animals must be housed, treated, cared for, fed and transported with care. From birth to slaughter. The Netherlands is definitely a front-runner when it comes to animal welfare, but there is always room for improvement. Van Loon Group ensures the required processes are adequately executed by each link in the chain and monitors this. With a focus on sustainability and animal welfare. We aim to realise optimal transparency for our customers and consumers.

Employee Health & Safety

People are our most important asset. Van Loon Group will do whatever it takes to create a healthy, safe working environment. This means we are committed to ensuring work is safe and enjoyable whilst also stimulating a healthy lifestyle. In 2014 we founded the Van Loon Campus with these goals in mind. Education and training help employees carry out their jobs adequately and safely. In addition, the Van Loon Campus facilitates employees’ personal growth and development.

Sustainable production

From rooftop solar panels and stimulating 'sustainable behaviour' amongst employees to heat recovery and reducing wastewater contamination levels. Sustainable production offers companies a wide range of possible measures and that goes for the Van Loon Group, too. We are committed to reducing our footprint without compromising the continuity of our organization. The construction of our new, highly sustainable production site in Son this year is a prime example.