Fruit juice producer

The business is active in growing apples and pears in its own orchard and processing these fruits into 100% natural fruit juices. Processing includes pressing, blending, pasteurization and bottling of the juices. Sales are made through local stores, regional product channels and through in-house sales and orders. The company focuses on delivering high-quality and healthy fruit juices to health-conscious consumers in Flanders.

Key figures
The company realizes an average annual revenue of about €1,000,000 with a gross margin of about 65%. The business is managed by one director and also has 1.5 FTE, supplemented by some interims and flexi-jobbers.

Strengths
This is a financially sound artisan producer with a strong local brand and vertically integrated production. The combination of own cultivation, artisanal processing and an authentic regional story gives the business a clear strategic position within the premium, organic and local segment of the Belgian and Dutch juice market.

Growth forecast
The company has potential for profitable growth through quality enhancement and regional expansion. In addition, an acquisition offers opportunities for scaling up, modernizing production and expanding distribution channels, without losing the artisanal character that distinguishes the brand.

Suitable for
The business is suitable for parties looking to capitalize on growth within the premium, organic and local segments and who are interested in artisanal food production and regional brands.

Reason for sale
Given the age of the current owner, the continuity of the business in the longer term needs to be prepared.

Details
The family business exists since 1972 and is located in an agricultural area in Flanders, in its own farm building. The business manages a total area of 7.5 hectares, consisting of a home, a farm building and an orchard with apples and pears.

Other information
Initially the aim is to sell the entire trading fund. A takeover of 100% of the shares including the real estate is also negotiable. The current owner is willing to assist the acquiring party with the transfer of knowledge and contacts, whereby the period and modalities can be determined by mutual agreement. In case of interest, a detailed acquisition memorandum will be made available.