Strategic partnership aims to accelerate growth for Belgian specialty tomato producer

Deal Flash

Den Berk Délice, a leading Belgian grower of specialty tomatoes, has entered a strategic partnership with Egeria, an independent investment firm, to realize its next growth phase. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Den Berk Délice’s strategy to both expand its European presence and further strengthen its position in the specialty tomato segment.

Den Berk Délice is the market leader in specialty tomatoes in Northern and Western Europe. The company aspires to be the absolute leader in taste, concepts and presentation while focusing on snack vegetables as an additional growth pillar. This is achieved through its collaboration with the Hoogstraten cooperative. Den Berk Délice operates eight state-of-the-art greenhouses covering a total area of 80 hectares. These are partially equipped with LED lighting and e-boilers for sustainable cultivation, and are supported by a CO2-neutral sorting and packaging facility. Its recent expansion into Morocco enables Den Berk Délice to meet year-round demand and better serve the growing needs of its European retail partners.

We are highly satisfied with the collaboration with Oaklins in finding the right strategic partner for Den Berk Délice. We experienced Oaklins as a highly professional partner with resolute commitment and deep expertise. Their constructive attitude, strategic advice and direct communication throughout the process gave us the necessary comfort and support, and were instrumental in ultimately leading to the successful result. We are proud about the outcome and convinced that we have found the right partner to realize our next growth phase. LUC BEIRINCKX, KOEN LAUWERYSEN, PAUL VAN DE MIEROP, HANS VAN GOOL, FOUNDERS & SHAREHOLDERS, DEN BERK DÉLICE, BELGIUM

Oaklins' global reach helped find the right investor

Oaklins’ teams in Belgium and the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side advisors to Den Berk Délice in this transaction. The deal highlights Oaklins’ strong international presence, proficiency in realizing cross-border landmark deals, and extensive expertise in supporting transactions in the horticulture and agriculture sectors.

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Thomas Roelens Brussels, Belgium
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