Halls acquires Dutch exotics company
Halls, a grower-based organisation with operations in South Africa, France and the United Kingdom, is at the forefront of the production, sourcing and marketing of sub-tropical produce. By acquiring Columbus Exotics, Halls will further enhance their ability to serve their European customer base with the reliable and consistent supply of quality fruit all year round.
Paul Devlin, Managing Director of Halls’ European Operations explains, “The combination of Halls’ vertically integrated market offering with the location and specific skills set of Columbus Exotics is an exciting development for us. Through this acquisition I am thrilled to welcome Ate Kalsbeek and Arjan Verhagen, two very experienced marketing professionals, to our team.”
Ate Kalsbeek, who will head up Halls’ newly established Netherlands operations adds, “This development will enhance Halls’ direct market offering combined with a wider range of exotics which will be available year round for customers throughout Europe.”
Halls B.V. has been incorporated in Maasdijk, Netherlands, where Halls is already firmly established with activity across the value chain including importing, ripening and packing of fruit. As a thriving vertically integrated business with operations now in four countries, Halls celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
For more information:
Ate Kalsbeek
Halls B.V.
Tel: +31 174 791040
Email: info@hallsbv.nl