WE ARE UNITED DUTCH BREWERIES

We were among the first to export our iconic Dutch beers all over the world and have been brewing, shipping, marketing and exploring ever since…

Beer is our business

Our brands have a brewing heritage dating back 500 years

Every year, we ship over 100 million litres of beer and malt

We have a well-established presence in over 100 countries

94% of our customers would recommend us to others

FACTS & FIGURES

Together with our partners, we are proud to deliver our brands to every corner of the world: fast and highly efficient. This infographic explains our vision on the market and the key to our success.

FACTS & FIGURES

Together with our partners, we are proud to deliver our brands to every corner of the world: fast and highly efficient. This infographic explains our vision on the market and the key to our success.

HOW IT STARTED…

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1538

Our taste for discovery starts here: our first Dutch brewery, named after the city: Breda Bier

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1628

Opening of the ‘Drie Hoefijzers’ brewery (Three Horseshoes) in Breda, selling 3 Horses

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1671

Establishment of the Oranjeboom brewery in the port of  Rotterdam

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1806

Foundation of ‘De Posthoorn’ brewery in Tilburg, crafting Royal Dutch beers

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1919

We first introduce our refreshingly pleasant Trio Stout beers to the world

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1950

Atlas launches a range of strong beers for men who are looking for an extra kick

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2002

The German Weidmann lager and specialty beers are added to the portfolio

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2007

Once part of the largest brewery in the world, we now operate fully independently

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2010

We start brewing Magic Malt, a rich, energizing and refreshing malt beverage

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2012

We extend our range with Monastère, authentic French abbey beers

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2019

We shake up the beer market with the global launch of Cannabis Beer under X-Mark

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2021

Preparing a global launch for the booming segments of 0.0 Lager and Craft Beer

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2023

Introducing X-Mark pre-mixed cocktails for the established RTD market

Global footprint

Our headquarters are based in the Netherlands and we hold sales offices in Singapore and China

We located our state-of-the-art warehouse close to the ports of Rotterdam (NL) and Antwerp (BE)

We work with only the best breweries in Europe, for example in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

We have loyal customer relationships in Europe, Africa, America, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific

Global footprint

Our headquarters are based in the Netherlands and we hold sales offices in Malaysia and China

We located our state-of-the-art warehouse close to the ports of Rotterdam (NL) and Antwerp (BE)

We work with only the best breweries in Europe, for example in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

We have loyal customer relationships in Europe, Africa, America, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific

LOCAL PRODUCTION

We proudly announce the successful launch of our Easy Brewing System in West-Africa, an innovative way to open up local beer markets around the world. Partnering with a soft drinks company in Liberia, we have taken significant market share in record times with locally produced Lager, Stout, Strong Beer and Malt Drinks. The Easy Brewing System is able to produce a wide range of high quality beverages from exclusive malt-base compounds, all marketed under our own distinctive European brands. CEO Tom Verhaegen comments: “This low-cost solution complements United Dutch Breweries’ proven export model, opening doors to previously inaccessible markets. We are very excited to discuss the added potential with existing and new partners around the world.” Interested? Reach out to Mattijs Jongmans, Business Manager Local Production, and let’s open up more opportunities in the world of beer together!

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

CARING FOR PEOPLE

Employee happiness

Recognized ‘Sustainable Employer’ for continuously measuring staff happiness and implementing health & well-being initiatives

Employee development

Enabling and motivating workers to grow their strengths and skills, resulting in an impressive track record of career opportunities

Inclusivity & diversity

Standing up for more equality by ensuring a fair work environment and by inspiring beer fans worldwide with our inclusive beers

CARING FOR PLANET

Sustainable production

Partnering with sustainable breweries and packaging specialists for optimal water & energy saving, waste reduction and recycling

Transport reduction

Scaling down our environmental footprint by cutting transport kilometers via direct loading, local production and local sourcing

Green initiatives

Restoring 350.000m² of degraded land in Brazil, promoting the use of electric lease cars and working from energy-efficient offices

CARING FOR PROFIT

Asset-light model

Working with a low level of capital assets enabling us to stay agile and fully focus on our core capabilities of people and processes

Financial monitoring

Ensuring profitable growth by measuring important value drivers focused on new products, new markets and operational KPIs

Code of conduct

Adhering to a strict set of norms, rules and responsibilities of proper practices to prevent conflicts of interest, corruption and fraud

Why Work with us?

Global beers

We offer strong brands with a rich brewing heritage, a full range of high quality beers and a unique & distinctive consumer positioning

Complete portfolio

Covering the full beer spectrum, from lager and specialties like stout & weissbier to malt beverages and superb craft beers

Logistic know-how

Exporting is in our DNA since the 18th century. From our state-of-the-art warehouse we deliver beer anywhere around the world: fast and highly efficient

Real partnership

We are committed to building your local business, by drawing up joint plans to support the brands and sharing our market & consumer insights

Competitive conditions

We have developed a huge network of the highest quality independent brewers and packaging specialists, offering you true value for money

Can do-culture

As an independent company, we are highly agile. Combined with our years of experience means that you count on us to deliver what we promise

Why Work with us?

Global beers

We offer strong brands with a rich brewing heritage, a full range of high quality beers and a unique & distinctive consumer positioning

Complete portfolio

Covering the full beer spectrum, from lager and specialties like stout & weissbier to malt beverages and superb craft beers

Logistic know-how

Exporting is in our DNA since the 18th century. From our state-of-the-art warehouse we deliver beer anywhere around the world: fast and highly efficient

Real partnership

We are committed to building your local business, by drawing up joint plans to support the brands and sharing our market & consumer insights

Competitive conditions

We have developed a huge network of the highest quality independent brewers and packaging specialists, offering you true value for money

Can do-culture

As an independent company, we are highly agile. Combined with our years of experience means that you count on us to deliver what we promise

Lean, Green & CERTIFIED

We have backed up our business with all relevant & necessary certifications, because quality is key for us. All our efforts go into working with recyclable materials, reducing the use of package materials and minimalizing transport movements.

As a brewery, we are aware of our social responsibility and take this role very seriously. We offer multiple low & non-alcoholic solutions and emphasize to our business relations and consumers that excessive alcohol consumption can be harmful.’

Tom Verhaegen

CEO, United Dutch Breweries

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