At Van Herk Kaas, we believe in doing business with responsibility — for people, animals, and the planet. Not because we have to, but because it’s who we are. As a family-owned company in the food sector, we understand our choices have impact. That’s why we’re working step by step toward a more sustainable and fair supply chain. We’re realistic: there’s room for improvement, and we’re building a stronger CSR policy for 2026. Our dedicated Green Officer manages this process on a daily basis — from planning to execution and monitoring.

We are switching all warehouse equipment and internal vehicles to electric. Truck routes are planned as efficiently as possible to limit emissions.

We reuse boxes whenever possible and use returnable crates where applicable. We separate waste and actively monitor volumes to reduce residual waste.

We prioritize regional sourcing and support farmers and producers who operate responsibly and transparently. In 2025, we’ll publish a product overview ranked by local origin, carbon footprint, water use, packaging waste, and biodegradability.

We’re collecting data on our energy and water usage across production and storage to introduce measurable improvements in 2026.

We foster a safe, pleasant working environment where clear communication and mutual respect are key. Our team is diverse — many nationalities and cultures — and inclusivity is part of our DNA.

We’re exploring ways to donate surplus or near-expiry products to local food initiatives. We also aim to partner with community projects in our neighbourhood.

We actively speak with suppliers about sustainability, origin, certification, and labour conditions. We also advise customers on responsible product and packaging choices.

We are exploring the most relevant certifications for our products — halal, clean label, organic, sustainability labels. Transparency on ingredients, sourcing, and packaging is our guiding principle.