Royal VIVBuisman

Butter and Milk Fat Specialist 

 

History

1868
1883
1902
1921
1946
1966
1967
1968
1970
1970
1973
1976
1989
1996
1999
2000
2009
2009
2014
2016
2018
2021
Derk Buisman
1868
Derk Buisman

Derk Buisman was the founder of Buisman C.V. and started the butter trading business in Leeuwarden, located in the north of the Netherlands.

Roelof Buisman
1883
Roelof Buisman

The son of Derk Buisman joins his father's company. In these years butter was still packaged in wooden barrels.

The establishment of dairy factory Erica
1902
The establishment of dairy factory Erica

In 1902 the dairy factory "Erica" was established in Zelhem. In 1976 this factory would be acquired by VIV, with whom Royal Buisman C.V. would merge years later, in 2009.

Roelof Buisman receives a distinction
1921
Roelof Buisman receives a distinction

In 1921 Roelof Buisman received the title "Knight of Orange-Nassau" by Queen Wilhelmina. He received this title as a reward for his contributions to society, the state and the royal household.

First automatic machine
1946
First automatic machine

In 1946, the butter repacking area expanded with a fully automatic butter packing machine, the Küstner. The machine was bought from a margarine factory in Wijchen, in the east of the Netherlands.

Butter to Japan
1966
Butter to Japan

For the first time in Dutch history, butter was supplied to Japan. One year later Buisman C.V. became the biggest West European supplier of butter to Japan.

 The Van Ballegooijen family acquires VIV
1967
The Van Ballegooijen family acquires VIV

In 1967 the Van Ballegooijen family acquired VIV. VIV was originally active in the production of egg products. Shortly after the takeover, VIV became active in the production of butter ghee and butter oil.

Royal predicate
1968
Royal predicate

At the 100-year anniversary Buisman C.V. received the predicate “Royal” by Queen Juliana. This honorary title is granted to companies that are leading in their field of expertise and have national importance.

Establishment of Dairy Trading International
1970
Establishment of Dairy Trading International

In 1970 the Van Ballegooijen family established the holding company Dairy Trading International (DTI).

Start of producing pure butter ghee and butter oil
1970
Start of producing pure butter ghee and butter oil

In 1970 the first pure butter ghee and butter oil was produced in Vreeland (VIV).

H.J. Wijsman en zonen B.V.
1973
H.J. Wijsman en zonen B.V.

In 1973 the company H.J. Wijsman & Zonen B.V., which was located in Amsterdam, was acquired by the Van Ballegooijen family.

The butter oil factory VIV moves to Zelhem
1976
The butter oil factory VIV moves to Zelhem

The butter oil factory VIV moves from Vreeland to the factory in Zelhem, in the east of the Netherlands. The office stays in Vreeland.

Van der Pol
1989
Van der Pol

In 1989 the Van Ballegooijen family acquired the butter repacking company Van der Pol, located in Wijk en Aalburg in the south of the Netherlands.

Royal Buisman C.V.
1996
Royal Buisman C.V.

The Van Ballegooijen family acquires Royal Buisman C.V. and relocates the butter trading business to Wijk en Aalburg.

The headquarters of Royal Buisman moves to Wijk en Aalburg
1999
The headquarters of Royal Buisman moves to Wijk en Aalburg

The headquarters of Royal Buisman moves from Leeuwarden to Wijk en Aalburg.

New butter factory in Zelhem
2000
New butter factory in Zelhem

In 2000 the new butter factory opens in Zelhem. Fun fact: During the opening a tank of cream broke, 70 tons of cream escaped and ended on the floor.

Biggest butter oil installation in Europe
2009
Biggest butter oil installation in Europe

The largest butter oil separation installation in Europe is installed in Zelhem.

VIV and Royal Buisman become Royal VIVBuisman
2009
VIV and Royal Buisman become Royal VIVBuisman

The companies VIV and Royal Buisman merge to become Royal VIVBuisman.

Royal VIVBuisman’s office in Vreeland closes
2014
Royal VIVBuisman’s office in Vreeland closes

After more than 45 years, Royal VIVBuisman closes its office in Vreeland. The office is relocated to Wijk en Aalburg.

Van der Pol butter part of Royal VIVBuisman
2016
Van der Pol butter part of Royal VIVBuisman

In 2016 Van der Pol butter repacking becomes part of Royal VIVBuisman. As from this takeover, Van der Pol starts focusing exclusively on the production of the perfect dough.

150 years Royal VIVBuisman
2018
150 years Royal VIVBuisman

In 2018 the company celebrated its 150 year existence.

New logo and corporate identity
2021
New logo and corporate identity

Royal VIVBuisman introduces a new logo and corporate identity. The new logos express the coherence between Van der Pol, Royal VIVBuisman and Van Ballegooijen Foods.

Van Ballegooijen Foods

Royal VIVBuisman (RVB) is part of Van Ballegooijen Foods (VBF). VBF is a food group with two business units: Royal VIVBuisman and its sister company Van der Pol (VDP). We are one family connected with each other by butter.

Van der Pol – Our Dough, Your Creativity
Van der Pol is a Dutch, family-run business founded in 1885 and is specialized in butter dough products. For producing their dough products Van der Pol uses the butter of its sister company Royal VIVBuisman. These dough products range from puff pastry and croissant dough to cookie dough chunks and bake-off cookies. With these dough products the customers can save time and money, allowing them to focus on their core business and get creative. Whether they are a baker that makes and sells artisanal products or an ice cream producer that adds cookie dough chunks to their ice cream.

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