ACOMO

Company Description

Acomo (formerly Amsterdam Commodities) is a global trader and processor of food ingredients—the spices, nuts, seeds, tea, and specialty ingredients that food manufacturers and retailers need but rarely source themselves. When a food company needs quality pepper from Vietnam, almonds from California, or organic quinoa from Peru, Acomo's network of companies handles sourcing, processing, and delivery. The company operates through five segments: Spices and Nuts (tropical products including pepper, nutmeg, coconut, nuts, dried fruits, and snack products), Edible Seeds (sesame, poppy, linseed, and other seeds), Tea (trading, processing, and blending through warehouses worldwide), Organic Ingredients (certified organic food ingredients for the growing natural foods market), and Food Solutions (culinary ingredients, plant-based solutions, and spice blends for food manufacturers). Founded in 1908 in Rotterdam as Amsterdam Commodities, the company built its business on trading commodities from the Dutch colonial trade routes. Over a century later, it has evolved into a diversified food ingredients group, rebranding to Acomo in 2022 to reflect its broader scope. The company operates through specialized subsidiaries across the Netherlands, UK, Germany, USA, Canada, and other countries. Headquartered in Rotterdam with approximately 750 employees, Acomo is led by CEO Kathy Fortmann and CFO Allard Goldschmeding. The company's decentralized structure allows each business unit to maintain deep expertise in its specific commodity, while the parent company provides financial strength and strategic direction. Acomo serves as a critical link in the global food supply chain, connecting producers in developing countries with food manufacturers worldwide.