Virgin Nuts at Anuga 2017 and Fi Europe 2017

From Saturday 7 to Wednesday 11 October 2017, Virgin Nuts exhibits at Anuga, world´s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market in Cologne (Germany).
At Anuga we present a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients, as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices.
We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 11.3, booth B037b.

Another opportunity to visit us and meet our products this year is from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 November, next at the upcoming Food ingredients Europe in Frankfurt (Germany). Fi Europe is the global meeting place for all stakeholders in the food ingredients industry.
At Fi Europe we present various (honey) coated nuts and ingredients, like our famous granola's, all varieties and sizes of nut PCs, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, etc. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 11, booth 11.0H58SSP.

Spring holidays 2017

Due to the upcoming holidays, our factory will be closed on the following days:

• 14 April: Good Friday
• 16+17 April: Easter
• 27 April: King's Day
• 25 May: Ascension Day
• 26 May: Factory closed
• 4+5 June: Pentecost

Please make sure we receive your orders as soon as possible, to have them produced in time. We wish you happy days!

Contact us for more information about our production schedule during the upcoming spring holidays.

Virgin Nuts at PLMA 2017

On Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May 2017 Virgin Nuts exhibits at PLMA's "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. On this trade show we introduce several new flavour combinations. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 8, stand 8229.

Contact us to get a registration code for a free entrance ticket at PLMA 2017 registration (valid until May 4, 2017).

Christmas holiday 2016

During the coming Christmas period, the Virgin Nuts factory and office are closed from 28 December next to New Year's Day.
Production will resume on the 2nd of January 2017.
We wish you all a Golden New Year!

Virgin Nuts supports anti-cyber-bullying campaign

Virgin Nuts supports the anti-cyber-bullying campaign by Stichting Veilig Onderwijs (Dutch Foundation for Safe Education) in promoting a safe social school climate and prevent inappropriate behavior, like bullying, by all stakeholders, students, teachers, parents, school administrators, non-teaching staff or support staff and all those directly or indirectly involved in the school. All this in the best interests of the child and education.

Virgin Nuts in MDD Info magazine

In March, Virgin Nuts exhibited at MDD Expo in Paris. As international exhibitors 'invaded' the exhibition, the organization (GL Events), highlighted some of them in their MDD Info post show magazine.

Virgin Nuts was selected to represent The Netherlands. Besides a company introduction, José van Merkestijn tells why Virgin Nuts took the opportunity to showcase its products to the French private label brand market.

Virgin Nuts in Foodnews online edition

At PLMA 2016, Virgin Nuts director, Diederick van Merkestijn, was interviewed by Julian Gale from Foodnews. Foodnews is an online magazine by Agribusiness Intelligence, part of Informa.

Besides the history and mission of Virgin Nuts, Diederick talked about the flexible offering for the increasing number of customers that prefer a combination of savoury and sweet flavours.

Virgin Nuts at PLMA 2016

On Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 26 May 2016 Virgin Nuts exhibited at PLMA's "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, where four of our products participated in PLMA's New Product Expo.

On this trade show we introduced several new flavours, as well as (honey) coated puffs, like sorghum, quinoa, millet, spelt, etc.

Thank you all for visiting us in Parkhall (8), booth 8527 (which was decorated with beautiful Indian furniture) and for your interest in our delicious (honey) coated nuts.

The upcoming PLMA is from 16 to 17 May 2017.

Virgin Nuts products selected for
PLMA's 2016 New Product Expo

We're honoured and pleased that the PLMA committee selected 4 of our products to be displayed in the New Product Expo – Idea Supermarket during PLMA 2016.

Seeing is believing, but tasting is even better... therefore we welcome you to visit us in Hall 8, stand 8527 and taste e.g. our delicious Honey sea salad almonds, Maple chili pecans, Honey sorghum puffs and Caramelised Christmas orange almonds. We bet that one or more Virgin Nuts products are also winners among your customers.

Contact us to get a registration code for a free entrance ticket at PLMA 2016 registration (valid until May 6, 2016).

Re-evaluation BRC 2016

Virgin Nuts is BRC Food AA-level certified since February 2008.
In March 2016 our BRC Food certification was re-evaluated and we passed the audit successfully. Virgin Nuts consolidated the BRC Food AA-level.

The AA-level is the highest level within this certification, which is all about excellent product- and process control and the production of safe food and the selection of reliable suppliers.

Virgin Nuts at PLMA 2016

On Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 May 2015 Virgin Nuts exhibits at PLMA's "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. On this trade show we introduce several new flavours.

We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 8, stand 8527.

Contact us to get a registration code for a free entrance ticket at PLMA 2016 registration.

MDD Expo 2016

On 30 & 31 March 2016, Virgin Nuts exhibited at MDD Expo in Paris (France). MDD Expo is the European exhibition for private label brands that brings together know-how dedicated to custom made products for all distribution sectors.
At MDD Expo we presented a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices.
The upcoming MDD Expo in Paris is from 28 to 29 March 2017.

Virgin Nuts sponsors Food & Health seminar 2016

On 24 March, Virgin Nuts sponsored the Food & Health seminar that was organised by NZV (Netherlands Association for the Trade in Dried Fruits, Spices and Allied Products) and Kneppelhout Korthals Advocaten.
Theme of this seminar was "From production to recall". As BRC AA-level certified company, Virgin Nuts knows how to manage a recall effectively and recognizes the importance of good recall management.
The seminar discussed various issues around recalls, contracts, regulations, food safety and risk management.
For more information, please contact NZV Secretariat (Tel. +31 79 3681198).

Delegation from Zimbabwean entrepreneurs @ Virgin Nuts

On 16 February, Virgin Nuts welcomed a group of 6 entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe who are all working in the (pea)nut business. The visit was organized and hosted by the Dutch Export Combination on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs to encourage entrepreneurship among women in Zimbabwe.
In addition, their visit to Virgin Nuts and other Dutch companies aimed to gain knowledge about new technologies, products and markets, to gain inspiration and to expand their business network.

MDD Expo 2016

On 30 & 31 March next, Virgin Nuts exhibits at MDD Expo in Paris (France). MDD Expo is the European exhibition for private label brands that brings together know-how dedicated to custom made products for all distribution sectors.
At MDD Expo we present a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 4, stand H3.
Pre-register for a free entrance ticket at MDD Expo registration.

Virgin Nuts @ ISM (Cologne)

On Wednesday February 3, 2015 Virgin Nuts visited ISM 2016 in Cologne (Germany).

ISM - world's largest and most important confectionery trade fair - is an annual event in Cologne, Germany (Koelnmesse).
The upcoming ISM is from 29 January to 1 February 2017.

Virgin Nuts at Fi Europe 2015

From 1 to 3 December 2015, Virgin Nuts exhibited at Fi Europe in Paris (France). Food ingredients Europe (Fi Europe) is the global meeting place for all stakeholders in the food ingredients industry.
At Fi Europe (Hall 6, booth 6P93) we presented a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients (for instance our famous granola's, all varieties and sizes of nut PCs, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, etc.), as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices.
We thank all our visitors for the pleasant conversations and their interest in our products.
The upcoming Fi Europe is from 28 to 30 November 2017.

Christmas holiday 2015

During the coming Christmas period, the Virgin Nuts factory will be closed from 28 December next to New Year's Day. Production will resume on the 4th of January 2016.
Please let us know a.s.a.p. if you need any products to be delivered before the 24th of December 2015.
To start the new year with delicious and freshly produced coated nuts and have them delivered in week 1 - 2016, send us your order before Friday 18 December next.
For emergency orders in this year's Christmas period, contact our sales department via email or telephone: +31 317 612 019).

Virgin Nuts at Anuga 2015

From 10 to 14 October 2015, Virgin Nuts exhibited at Anuga, world´s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market in Cologne (Germany).
At Anuga (Hall 11.1, booth G019) we presented a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients, as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices.
We thank all our visitors for the pleasant conversations and their interest in our products.
The upcoming Anuga is from 7 to 11 October 2017.

Fi Europe 2015

From 1 to 3 December next, Virgin Nuts exhibits at Fi Europe in Paris (France). Food ingredients Europe (Fi Europe) is the global meeting place for all stakeholders in the food ingredients industry. At Fi Europe we present a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients (for instance our famous granola's, all varieties and sizes of nut PCs, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, etc.), as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 6, booth 6P93.

Anuga 2015

From 10 to 14 October next, Virgin Nuts exhibits at Anuga, world´s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market in Cologne (Germany).
At Anuga we present a wide variety of (honey) coated nuts and ingredients, as well as several new flavours and combinations with herbs/spices.
We look forward to meeting you in Hall 11.1, booth G019.

Avans Hogeschool for Virgin Nuts

On June 24th, five International Business and Languages students from Avans University of Applied Sciences in Den Bosch presented the Country Analysis and Export Plan they wrote for Virgin Nuts.
This report gives insight into the opportunities, threats and recommendations for approaching the Polish nut market.
We thank Meggy, Ledena, Sharief Shaalan, Valerie and Sascha for their superb work, their enthusiasm and many visits to our office and of course for their extensive analysis and great advices.

Virgin Nuts sponsors Alpe d'HuZes cycling team

We embrace corporate social responsibility. Besides responsibility towards customers, employees and the environment, we support a noble fund raising initiative, like the Alpe d'HuZes event. This year Virgin Nuts supports a team of cyclists from Devoteam Nederland to help raising money for cancer research. As a reward, the Virgin Nuts logo is printed on their Alpe d'HuZes shirts. We're very proud to be a small part of this amazing fundraising event!

Virgin Nuts at PLMA 2015

On Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May 2015 Virgin Nuts exhibited at PLMA's "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, where two of our products participated in PLMA's New Product Expo. On this trade show we introduced several new flavours.
Thank you all for visiting us in Parkhall (8), booth 9308 and for your interest in our delicious (honey) coated nuts.
The upcoming PLMA is from 24 to 25 May 2016. Virgin Nuts will be present.

New website

We're proud to present you our new website. On this new website you can visit us anywhere, anyplace, anytime and with any device.

Take a look at our product portfolio, and wander around our company, our factory and contact us if you want to meet our products.

Re-evaluation BRC 2015

Virgin Nuts is BRC Food A-level certified since February 2009.
In March 2015 our BRC Food certification was re-evaluated and we passed the audit successfully. Virgin Nuts consolidated the BRC Food A-level.

The A-level is the highest level within this certification, which is all about excellent product- and process control and the production of safe food and the selection of reliable suppliers.

Virgin Nuts @ ISM (Cologne)

On February 1, 2015 Virgin Nuts visited ISM 2015 in Cologne (Germany).

ISM - world's largest and most important confectionery trade fair - is an annual event in Cologne, Germany (Koelnmesse). The upcoming ISM is from 31.01. to 03.02.2016.

College B&W Rhenen visits Virgin Nuts

On Tuesday January 13, 2015, 'College van burgemeester en wethouders' (mayor and the members of the municipal executive) Rhenen visited Virgin Nuts to hear and see about Virgin Nuts' business activities in their city.

Virgin Nuts was honoured to meet the new mayor, mr Hans van der Pas, and his colleagues. Read more: Rhenense Betuwse Courant - Januari 21, 2015 and Twitter - Jolanda de Heer

New Year's resolutions

It has never been so easy to keep a resolution and make it stick: a handful of nuts every day can reduce the risk of major chronic diseases and mortality.

Full article: New England Journal of Medicine