Spices, nuts, dried fruit, coconut, dehydrated vegetables
PresentationCatz is a leading trading house and supplier of spices, nuts, coconut products and dried fruit. Founded in 1856, Catz joined the Acomo group in 1982 and has since then been the main and most successful member of the group. Catz International Rotterdam office is the beating heart of a 150-years young trading company generating over € 150 million in annual sales to and from over 80 countries in the world. Critical sourcing of suppliers and products is also a major concern. We believe in ethical procurement, so in buying produce we take into account local conditions in order to protect the environment and the welfare of inhabitants.
Philosophy
In today's volatile environment that is fraught with potential risks, Catz has a proven reputation and track record in eliminating those risks for it's clients, by securing the proper and timely execution of signed contracts whatever the situation. Catz International is a reliable business partner that will fulfil his engagement to the buyer and seller in delivering products in conformity with precise specifications and with the demand of the customer. Catz operates its own laboratory testing facilities and fully complies with NEN-EN-ISO 9001 - 2000 standards, HACCP, SKAL, EDI and DAS.
Network
Catz' expert traders are in daily contact with all the major spice growing areas and suppliers. They make regular visits to the production areas and speak the local languages. These contacts enable us to keep buyers totally informed of market developments and to be fully conversant with the different product qualities. In desicated coconut, a versatile tropical product in increasing demand, Catz represents various first class producers and factories.
Main services
To our buyers - spice mills, industrial bakeries and food processors - we can offer to take over their complete physical distribution activities from plantation gate to the distribution centre. We can supply goods under our own brand 'Royalty' or under the customers' private label. For dried fruits and nuts, we have our own modern and hygienic packing facilities Tovano B.V. To satisfy our customers' needs, we also enter into partnerships with specialised processing companies.