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Tasting Good, Doing Good
At Group of Butchers, we produce high-quality, responsibly made
meat and vegetarian products across the Netherlands, Belgium, and
Germany. Our products stand out in taste and quality because we
hold our suppliers to the highest standards, and they are crafted
with care, responsibility, and respect for both people and the planet.
From our roots as a traditional butcher, we have grown into a trusted privatelabel
partner for food companies across Europe. Together with our customers
we strengthen brands with excellent ready-to-eat products. Many of them
have ambitious sustainability goals and so do we. By joining forces, we create
real impact.
We are not perfect, but we are making strong progress: reducing CO₂
emissions, cutting plastic and supporting the protein transition. At the same
time, we stay true to our butcher’s spirit: passionate about great food, nononsense,
and committed to doing things properly.
Group of Butchers builds its future by combining tradition, responsibility, and
continuous improvement. Tasting Good, Doing Good.
1. Smart use of resources
We focus on efficiency in everything we do – from energy and water to raw materials, packaging and time. This not only lowers our footprint but also drives innovation in areas like CO2 reduction, protein transition, food waste reduction and recyclable packaging.
2. Responsible throughout the chain
Our products come with a promise: full transparency, traceability and care for both people and animals. By ensuring animal welfare, preventing deforestation and building an open supply chain, we create trust and value for our customers and consumers.
3. Stronger together
True impact is achieved by working together. We engage our people, share knowledge and partner with others to raise standards, improve safety and strengthen communication – making sustainability a collective success.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to produce exceptional food products while weighing in sustainability, animal welfare, and social responsibility. Through innovation, collaboration, and transparency, we seek to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We strive to continuously improve our operations, foster partnerships with like-minded suppliers, and contribute to the global transition toward a more responsible food system.
Vision Statement
At Group of Butchers, our vision is to be a leader in food production, shaping a future where we balance delicious, high-quality products with a responsibility to the planet. We aim to reduce our environmental impact while fostering ethical practices across our supply chain, ensuring that every step we take contributes to a more resilient and equitable world.
Group of Butchers climate ambitions validated by SBTi.
CO2 reduction targets for 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement | Contribution to the protein transition through the use of plant-based ingredients.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated and approved Group of Butchers’ CO2 reduction targets for 2030. With these ambitious goals, we are aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. As a dedicated partner to leading retailers, we take responsibility for shaping a more sustainable food system. Together with our customers and suppliers, we make sure that tasty, sustainable meat and convenience products remain accessible to everyone.
Group of Butchers awarded EcoVadis ‘Committed’ rating
At Group of Butchers we are proud to share that EcoVadis has recognized our efforts with a Committed rating. This acknowledgement underlines that we have already taken important first steps in making our business more sustainable – and that we are dedicated to raising the bar even further.
Sustainability is a journey, and we see this recognition as encouragement to accelerate our progress. From reducing CO2 emissions and improving animal welfare to making our packaging recycle-ready, we are committed to building a future-proof food system together with our customers and partners.
Our commitment to zero deforestation
At Group of Butchers we take responsibility for the impact of our products on people, animals and the planet. That is why we have a clear policy in place to ensure that none of our raw materials contribute to deforestation. Most of our beef is sourced from Northwestern Europe, and we work closely with our partners to safeguard full traceability across the chain.
With this approach we contribute to protecting forests, biodiversity and local communities – while keeping tasty and sustainable products accessible to everyone.