WHO WE ARE

BEC is a leading organic food wholesaler operating in the supply chain of 100% organic food ingredients and organic consumer products. As an organic food ingredient specialist with over 13 years' experience in the industry, we work with producers worldwide to source a broad portfolio of the highest quality organic products.

Our mission is to transition the entire food chain to 100% organic food ingredients. That's why we work with a network of organic farmers on local projects.

But for us, it's not just about offering sustainable food. We care deeply about the planet and its future. While we know that organic farming is the key to sustainability, we take care to protect the planet at every stage, from production to packaging and shipping.

We package organic food ingredients for private label brands in the food service market and offer full traceability. We also offer premium consumer products with our brand! We ensure that everything we do meets the highest ethical and social standards and that we meet all organic criteria to obtain the relevant certifications.

We are a B Corp

By obtaining the B Corp certificate, BEC shows that it successfully combines social, sustainable and commercial goals and communicates this transparently. For example, we are building long-term relationships with organic farmers in various projects around the world, such as in Cambodia, Thailand, Mozambique and Uganda.

We are very happy to now be part of this international movement that stands for using business as a force for good. We take our role and responsibility in society very seriously and believe that it is necessary for a company to have a positive and future-proof impact on society.

To qualify for a B Corp certificate, a company must demonstrate a high score for its impact on the environment and society. The company must achieve a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or higher. Our overall impact score is 90 points. This is a great result and we are proud of the certification, but we will continue to do our best to improve it and look forward to continuing to contribute to a healthier planet.

OUR RANGE OF ORGANIC FOOD INGREDIENTS

As an organic food wholesaler, we sell more than 1000 different raw materials and offer our customers only 100% organic food. All our products are grown and produced by our carefully selected network of farmers from around the world. For example, we offer pulses from China, nuts from Tanzania and rice from India and Thailand.

Some of our best-selling sustainable food products are organic flours, such as coconut flour from Sri Lanka and corn flour from the Netherlands. We also have a range of organic seeds, including chia seeds from Uganda and flax seeds from Turkey, as well as our organic protein powder range.

FACTS

To help you get a better picture of our mission as a company, here are some important facts about what we do and how we work to protect our planet:

• We are a private company whose shares are owned by management and our employees

• We work with a global network of 180 suppliers from more than 23 countries

• Our collaborative partners represent more than 30,000 smallholder farmers

• Our warehouse covers an area of 21,000 m2, with a storage capacity of more than 15,000 pallets

• We are proud to have more than 90 people working in the team of BEC

• We are also proud to be officially a B Corp

• In our on-site packaging facility, we package organic food ingredients for private label products using sustainable film, labels, ink and glue

• By having the head office, warehouse and packaging facilities all in one place, we can maintain a high level of quality control, logistical flexibility and leave a low carbon footprint

CORE VALUES

Our mission is only possible if we put our core values at the heart of everything we do. At MBTW, we aim to accelerate the transition to organic farming by making organically grown ingredients and products available to our customers and consumers.

The core values that accompany this philosophy are:

SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT

As an organic food wholesaler, we believe it is important to be involved in every stage of the process and wants to make the world a little better through personal partnerships. We treat people fairly, from farmers to consumers. We care about the whole chain.

Social well-being and fair pay are other drivers for our business. Our goal is to change agriculture worldwide towards organic farming and sustainable practices. For this reason, we have a dedicated CSR budget for projects that support the transition to organic farming and farmer welfare.

Ultimately, organic certification is the foundation of our business and we are 100% committed to bringing about change. We do this by providing sustainable food, for our planet, for our health, and for future generations.

To learn more about us and how BEC  came to be, read our full story.