Our history since 1917

1917 slagerij

1917: Butcher shop

In 1917 Leo the first generation, founded his own butchershop in Lisse, The Netherlands. Here he started with butchering cows and pigs.
1930 vleeswarenfabriek

1930: VLEESWARENFABRIEK

To keep up with the demand at the butcher shop, de vleeswarenfabriek was founded. Vleeswarenfabriek Persoon became the wholesaler of West-Netherlands. Slowly more butchershops were founded.
1950 internationaal

1950: PERSOON GOES INTERNATIONAL

In the early ’50’s the export started to England with liver paté, ham and canned meat balls.
1970 jaren 70

1970: SPECIALISATION

In the late 60’s slaughtering own lifestock comes to an end, this is also the start of exporting bacon towards the Uk. In the early seventies Euromeats is purchased, this section provides the backs. All of the butchershops are sold to the Vleeschmeesters.
1992 derde generatie

1992: THE THIRD GENERATION

In 1992 Leo takes over the tasks as managing director, after his father past away that year.

Core Values

  • Customer focused
  • 100+ year old family company
  • Reliable partner
  • High and stable quality
  • Strong in client specific products
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