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about us

For years, we have made freshness accessible

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Team

The team behind your fresh products

At Claessens Wholesale, we do it together every day. Our team of dedicated professionals ensures that you can rely on quality, service, and freshness you can taste in every product.

Tom Claessens

Managing Director

Geert Van Overmeiren

Accounting Manager

Thaïsa Van Rompaey

Human Resources

Pieter De Witte

Sales Manager

Patrice Custers

Purchasing Manager

Tim Yzewyn

Warehouse Manager

Account managers

Yannick Gysels

Account Manager Antwerp

Gitte Michielsen

Account Manager Limburg / Flemish Brabant

Jeroen Vandewalle

Account Manager East Flanders

Kevin Debuyserie

Account Manager West Flanders

Gilles Sibret

Account Manager Wallonia
team

Sales & Advice

Our commercial engine.

From personal contact to support in the Cash & Carry, everything revolves around service, proactive thinking, and building lasting customer relationships.

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Purchasing & Assortment

What comes in determines our quality.

Our purchasing team daily selects fresh products, monitors the seasons, and ensures a strong, distinctive offering.

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Team

Atelier & processing

This is where we make the difference.

In our workshop, vegetables are carefully cut and custom-processed for professional kitchens.

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Logistics & Delivery

From warehouse to doorstep delivery.

Our logistics team ensures smooth processing, accurate orders, and punctual deliveries.

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Administration & HR

The strong backbone behind the scenes.

They take care of planning, HR management, and accurate administrative follow-up.

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jobs

Claessens is looking for great people

At Claessens Wholesale, we are looking for enthusiastic colleagues who know how to get things done. Ready to become part of our team full of fresh products?

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History

Discover the history of Claessens

Claessens has been building a story of quality, trust, and craftsmanship for years. From the very first steps to today, fresh products, careful selection, and a strong relationship with our customers have always remained at the core.

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1975
Vader André Claessens opent groente- en fruitwinkels in Antwerpen en Brussel.

1992
Expansion of the store in Antwerp and first deliveries to restaurants in Antwerp.

2003
Current owner Tom Claessens takes over and moves the Antwerp business to the Wholesale Market.

2008
Oprichting van een filiaal in Brugge voor de regio West- en Oost-Vlaanderen.

2014
Aankoop van een nieuw gebouw en de verhuis naar onze huidige locatie in Antwerpen. Opening van de Cash & Carry in dit nieuwe complex.

2015
Opstart van onze eigen logistieke firma Drop-it.

2020
Opstart van de Claessens Home Delivery.

2021
Atelier Claessens zag het levenslicht.

2022
Atelier Claessens verhuist naar de huidige locatie.

2025
Overname DàVé Leuven.

Sustainability

Sustainability in all its facets

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As a family business, we look beyond today. We are not only growing in volume, but also in responsibility. Because everything starts with the earth, and that is exactly why we want to take care of it. That mindset is embedded in every delivery, every decision, and every collaboration.

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Where quality and freshness meet

Discover our fresh market at Groothandel Claessens and choose from an extensive assortment of daily fresh vegetables, fruit, and seasonal specialties. Visit us and experience the quality, freshness, and service that our customers appreciate every day.

Explore our fresh produce market
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Always fresh inspiration and updates

Looking for kitchen inspiration or curious about our latest company news? On our blog and recipe page you will find surprising ideas, seasonal tips, and updates straight from our wholesale business. From quick dishes to new products and behind-the-scenes stories: discover it all here.

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