Thermal — Retorting contract manufacturers in Europe
13 retorting contract manufacturers across 3 countries in Europe, with the largest concentrations in the Netherlands (6), Portugal (5) and Belgium (2). Capabilities most often listed alongside: Packaging — Canning (7), Meat & seafood — Fish processing (5) and Thermal — Sterilization (5). IFS (7) and BRCGS (6) are the most frequently listed credentials.
13 entries
- Aarts Conserven BV
Beek en Donk, Netherlands
Thermal — Sterilization · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +3 more
Dutch private-label canner of fruits and vegetables, smaller than Coroos but well-established in retail private-label.
- Briosa A Poveira
Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Thermal — Retorting
Norte cannery producing under Briosa, Minerva and Mariazinha brands with private-label work for European retailers.
- Cofisa Conservas
Peniche, Portugal
Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Thermal — Retorting
Mid-sized Peniche cannery (1942) producing sardines, mackerel and tuna in olive oil, tomato and escabeche under multiple private labels for European and African markets.
- Continental Foods (Devos & Lemmens / Imperial)
Puurs, Belgium
Wet — Sauce manufacturing · Wet — Emulsification · Thermal — Pasteurization +6 more
Major Belgian sauce, soup and condiment manufacturer with extensive private-label volume — Devos & Lemmens mayo (80+ varieties) and Imperial soups.
- COROOS Conserven BV
Kapelle-Biezelinge, Netherlands
Thermal — Sterilization · Thermal — Retorting · Thermal — Pasteurization +8 more
Largest Dutch private-label canned-vegetable producer (~€300M revenue) across two sites. Expanding into bulk industrial vegetable solutions including aquafaba, pulse pastes and ultra-short-heated chilled solutions.
- La Gondola Conservas
Olhao, Portugal
Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Thermal — Retorting
Family-owned Algarve cannery (1940) producing sardines, mackerel, tuna and patés with active private-label business.
- Premium Petfood Brands (Yarrah)
Harderwijk, Netherlands
Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +4 more
Largest organic pet-food platform in Europe, covering Yarrah, Smølke and Rodi brands with extrusion, wet and treat production for organic and conventional dog and cat food.
- Ramirez & Cia (Filhos)
Matosinhos, Portugal
Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Thermal — Retorting
Heritage fish cannery (1853, oldest operating in the world) producing 55+ SKUs across 14 international brands; long history of contract production for international private-label brands.
- Saturn Petcare BV
Hattem, Netherlands
Thermal — Retorting · Thermal — Sterilization · Packaging — Canning +4 more
One of Europe's most successful private-label pet food manufacturers; ~250 staff at Hattem. Subsidiary of heristo group (Germany).
- Sociedade Conserveira do Sul (Manna)
Algarve, Portugal
Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Thermal — Retorting
Algarve and Norte private-label canner.
- Struik Foods Europe BV
Voorthuizen, Netherlands
Thermal — Sterilization · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +4 more
Canned and ambient ready meals producer for private label. Subsidiary of Zwanenberg.
- United Petfood Producers NV
Bavegem, Belgium
Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +4 more
100% private-label pet food specialist; €1.6B revenue, 2,600+ employees, 26 facilities in 11 countries serving retailers and brands in 80+ countries.
- Zwanenberg Food Group BV
Almelo, Netherlands
Thermal — Sterilization · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +4 more
Major Dutch private-label canner and ready-meals producer covering meat products, canned food, soups and sauces (Struik Foods Europe subsidiary).
Browse by sector
- Thermal — Retorting (13)
- Packaging — Canning (7)
- Thermal — Sterilization (5)
- Meat & seafood — Fish processing (5)
- Sauces — Soups (4)
- Sauces — Broths & stocks (4)
- Packaging — Pouching (4)
- Wet — Liquid filling (glass) (3)
- Pet food — Dry kibble (extruded, pressed, baked) (3)
- Pet food — Wet (cans, trays, pouches) (3)
- Pet food — Treats & chews (3)
- Fruit & veg — Canned vegetables (2)
- Fruit & veg — Jams & fillings (2)
- Thermal — Pasteurization (2)
- Sauces — Cold sauces (2)
- Extrusion — Pet food extrusion (2)
- Wet — Sauce manufacturing (1)
- Wet — Emulsification (1)
- Sauces — Mayonnaise (1)
- Sauces — Hot sauces (1)
- Fruit & veg — Purees (1)
- Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat (1)
- Meat & seafood — Charcuterie (1)