From the source with love
- Expert in the CIS, Ukrainian, and Turkish markets
- We deliver exclusive brands
- Always fresh!
Our process
We have the products you need
Hoofdman-Roodzant offers you a wide range of the best products! Thanks to years of experience and good relationships with our suppliers, we are able to coordinate supply with demand optimally. We know the market requirements in respect of the quality, dimensions, packaging and appearance of products.
Products are inspected extensively and independently
Products are stored and transported at the right temperature in order to offer the best quality. After arrival at the warehouse, all products are first checked very carefully by our own quality control experts and registered in our quality control system (QC one). Finally, the products are inspected again by an independent institution, the Quality Control Bureau (KCB).
Preparing for transportation
Ordered products are prepared for transportation and it is necessary that all export documents are in order. Our employees are highly qualified to do the documentation process for you. Finally, all quality requirements are guaranteed during transport.
We procure products from various countries around the world
Thanks to years of experience and good relationships with suppliers, Hoofdman-Roodzant is able to procure the best products from countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. With a wide array of products, Hoofdman-Roodzant has exactly what you are looking for. We sell: vegetables, grapes, exotic fruit, citrus and hard fruit.
Products are inspected extensively
Quality inspections are carried out to guarantee premium quality. Our fruit and vegetables are therefore inspected extensively at our suppliers. During the sourcing process, our buyers visit suppliers to check whether they meet our quality standards. Hoofdman-Roodzant only works with suppliers with whom we have developed a relationship based on trust over recent years.
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We transport directly from the country of origin to the destination
By sending the products directly to you in containers, you receive the products even sooner and in the best possible condition. Hoofdman-Roodzant has years of experience in transporting fresh fruit and vegetables. With us, you can trust that the products will arrive with the correct container specifications and quality standards.
We take care of all the necessary export documentation and keep you updated
Hoofdman-Roodzant handles all the necessary export documentation for you, from phytosanitary certificates to certificates of origin. We use the best systems, which are managed by our back-office employees. This means you are kept updated on the status of your order and that the products are delivered to the right place at the right time.
We have the products you need
Hoofdman-Roodzant offers you a wide range of the best products! Thanks to years of experience and good relationships with our suppliers, we are able to coordinate supply with demand optimally. We know the market requirements in respect of the quality, dimensions, packaging and appearance of products.
Products are inspected extensively and independently
Products are stored and transported at the right temperature in order to offer the best quality. After arrival at the warehouse, all products are first checked very carefully by our own quality control experts and registered in our quality control system (QC one). Finally, the products are inspected again by an independent institution, the Quality Control Bureau (KCB).
Preparing for transportation
Ordered products are prepared for transport and placed on special air pallets. Then it is necessary that all export documents are in order. Our employees are highly qualified to do this documentation process for you. Finally, all quality requirements are guaranteed during air transport.
Quick delivery and the best quality
Quick delivery is important to guarantee the freshness of our fruit and vegetables. Hoofdman-Roodzant has good relationships with the best suppliers who provide the best quality in combination with quick delivery. Orders received in the morning leave our warehouse the same day and are delivered to any destination worldwide within 48 hours!
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Mission & Vision
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Large network
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Premium brands
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In-house production
Mission & Vision
Hoofdman Roodzant believes in a short chain and operates on a demand-driven basis! Everything we sell is fresh, thanks to our reliable network of growers and suppliers, we can rely on a large source of products every day. We supply according to client demand.
Large network
Thanks in part to being active on the market for many years and excellent contacts, we have established a large international network of partners who serve and provide the CIS regions and Ukrainian markets with the best possible products together with us. Partners on which we can rely on and who want to improve every day, every season, to provide consumers with a good product.
Premium brands
Thanks to our knowledge of the CIS regions and Ukrainian markets, we know what is required. An important aspect of this is the demand for premium products and brands. Examples include: Pineapples By Air, Mango By Air and Ready To Eat Avocados.
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In-house production
Hoofdman-Roodzant operates three strategically located growing locations in South Africa, North Macedonia, and Serbia. In South Africa, grapes and vegetables are cultivated on 100 hectares of fertile land in the Trawal Valley, known for its long and stable growing season. In North Macedonia, 260 hectares are spread across several plots, producing apples, apricots, cherries, and plums. The newest site in Serbia, established in 2024, focuses on premium apple production and features a state-of-the-art packhouse with ULO cold storage capacity of 2,300 tons.
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Quality
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Facilities
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History
Quality
Quality is our top priority and since we hold no stock and keep supply chains short, we are able to achieve this every day.
Facilities
We carry out virtually all logistics activities at our site in Barendrecht in the Netherlands thanks to a good partnership with Fresh Pack Logistics. They are responsible for all our logistics activities. This methodology ensures the activities comply with all required certification (HACCP, BRC/IFS). Quality control is carried out by our own QC team using the QC One module. We are therefore able to provide our suppliers and clients with a customised quality assurance report anywhere, any time.
History
Hoofdman Roodzant is known as one of the leading exporters of fruit and vegetables to CIS regions and Ukraine. Our wonderful, originally family-run business, was founded at the end of the Seventies. We started exporting to CIS regions and Ukraine at the start of the Nineties and developed into one of the biggest players on the Dutch market. Over the years, Hoofdman Roodzant has experienced many tumultuous years, many quit the market, but we persevered. Thanks to our knowledge of the market, we are now able to make a difference for many producers worldwide. We position ourselves as a market specialist and a reliable partner in a complex market. We do all this with a small, enthusiastic team of national and international employees.
Working for Hoofdman-Roodzant
Purchaser/Sourcer | 40 p/w
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Purchaser/Sourcer to strengthen our team in Barendrecht. Join us on this exciting journey and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality fresh pro...
Location: Barendrecht
Speculative applications | 40 p/w
If you would like to work for Hoofdman-Roodzant, but there is no suitable vacancy advertised, feel free to send us a speculative application. It is important to state what kind of work you are seeking, where your interests lie, and your motivation for wanting to work for Hoofdman-Roodzant. We will retain your details in the event a role that matches your profile becomes available.
Location: Barendrecht