Since the 1960s, the van Westreenen family have been cattle traders. The third generation is now at the helm. Initially, the family bought cows that were then traded to slaughterhouses. In 1995, the company expanded with the purchase of a cattle farm. Not only could the family now buy the best cattle but they could also start processing it themselves. Over eight years later, Ameco (Amsterdam MEat COmpany) was founded.
Ameco focuses on traditional Dutch dairy cattle. To this day, we purchase cattle from the Netherlands, where we also slaughter and process it. We differentiate ourselves through our exclusive selection of solely Dutch cattle. This makes Ameco the premier supplier of tasty Dutch-raised beef.
The VanDrie Group
Ameco is part of the Dutch family-owned company the VanDrie Group. The VanDrie Group is globally-oriented but works locally – with companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. The VanDrie Group is characterised by chain integration: the company has control over all the links in production. Its various subsidiaries produce veal and beef, animal feed, raw dairy materials and calf skins. In addition, the VanDrie Group trades in dairy products for industrial use and provides dairy farmers with guidance on rearing their calves.
