History

Brouwer Groothandelsgroep has a history that goes back almost a century. In 1923, Albert Brouwer started a catering firm on an island in the Zuiderzee called Urk. The local bottler of days gone by has now grown into a wholesaler with a passion for food, in the broadest sense of the word. Brouwer Groothandelsgroep is an international company, but remains a family firm in heart and soul. The fourth generation of ‘Brouwers’ currently stands at the helm of this group, comprising five companies: Asia Express Food, Visscher Seafood, Fisherman’s Choice, Schiava and Horecagroothandel Brouwer.

In 2016, the comprehensive history of this family firm was chronicled in a unique book: ‘Van Wabu tot Brouwergroep’, 110 years of history from an Urker family business. This special publication is full of personal stories about acting with passion, embracing opportunity, working hard and getting involved. The book doesn't just relate a commercial narrative, but also gives the reader a bird's eye view of the history of Urk prior to the Second World War.

Impression of the book

  • Fisherman's Choice has been a worldwide importer and distributor of fish products and shrimps for more than 25 years. We are strategically located in The Hague. Close to Europe’s largest port and industrial complex. This gives Fisherman's Choice excellent access to both its Dutch domestic market and other Europe and Asian countries.

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  • Visscher Seafood, located on Urk, is a modern supplier of fresh North Atlantic fish products and specialises in the production of salmon. Our new factory means we meet the most stringent requirements in the field of food safety and enables us to serve our customers worldwide with first-class fish.

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  • Catering wholesaler Schiava, located in Groningen, supplies both Italian specialities and exclusive brands to restaurants in the northern Netherlands and to wholesalers nationally. But common food and non-food items are of course also available. We are very proud of our products. Which is why we handle them and transport them with the greatest possible care. Our passion for and expertise with these products means you get the best advice and the perfect partner.

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  • Horecagroothandel Brouwer is a total supplier for catering and hospitality, schools and businesses. This catering wholesaler is a familiar name in the Flevoland and Overijssel regions. The company supplies a wide range of food and non-food products, as well as having its own cafeteria formula.

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  • With its vast range of over 3,500 products, Asia Express Food is a total supplier of Asian, Indian and African products. Every kitchen has its own unique ingredients, colours, aromas and flavours. At Asia Express Food, good food is all about experiencing these authentic flavours. The premium brands offer the delicious tastes of every continent.

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