Krikke

Krikke is a meat wholesaler specialising in culinary specialities, with its own catering butchery. As well as supplying high-quality meat, Krikke also supplies other distinctive (local) products to hotels, restaurants, meal providers and caterers.

History of the family business

Since 2012, Ivo Krikke, representing the fourth generation, has been at the helm of the family business. It all began with his great-grandfather, who was a trader and ran a small shop in Groningen. His son was brought up in the trade from an early age. With his passion for meat and meat products, he set up his own small wholesale business in 1951, carefully selecting his suppliers, as only the best meat was good enough for his customers.

Gradually, the wholesale business grew, as did the product range and the customer base. The hospitality sector also came into the picture. Meanwhile, the third generation was ready to take over the reins. The wholesale business began to focus increasingly on the hospitality sector.

By expanding the range with culinary specialities and responding to changing customer purchasing behaviour, new opportunities arose. This is where the current generation, in whom the passion for meat is also clearly evident, distinguishes itself even further: the emotion of a fine cut of meat, alongside which a fine selection of other products can be offered.