Sonneveld Group B.V. was established in 1956. We now have a workforce of around 150 and our registered premises are in Papendrecht. A new paste and release agent plant was commissioned in 2005.
Sonneveld Group B.V. supply bakery ingredients to both craft and industrial bakeries. We export to countries in Europe, the Middle East, South America and Southeast Asia. Sonneveld do not hold an EC number, that system applies only to meat processors.

We have a diverse product range, including bread improvers in powder, liquid, paste and block forms and an extensive range of bread mixes and release agents.
Sonneveld Group B.V. is an innovative company whose dynamic market presence is reflected in a wide range of products services. The annual turnover is around €54m.
The company is certified to ISO 22000 and BRC standards, and participates in the American Institute of Baking (AIB) programme.

As well as the production location in Papendrecht there are also Sonneveld branches in Poland and Hungary. We work through agents in many other European and non-European countries.

The European Bakery Innovation Centre (EBIC) opened in Papendrecht in September 2006. EBIC is a Sonneveld initiative and is intended to provide a knowledge centre where expertise and innovations can be shared with a broad spectrum of our partners from the bakery supply chain.  In 2010 the family business Sonneveld has been acquired by Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI). This multinational has a multi-local model in mind, which means that companies within OFI remain independent. The basic philosophy for mutual success is to learn from each other and to cross sell products if possible. Through this acquisition, the identity of the Sonneveld Group BV will be guaranteed.

Sonneveld wish to achieve and maintain a market profile as a reliable and progressive partner.

1.2 The QA &Care department.
The Quality Assurance and Care department has responsibility within the Sonneveld organisation for ensuring the quality and safety of products, people and the environment. QA & Care report directly to the Board of Directors.

QA&Care also handle the relevant procedures, monitor compliance and keep management informed about our quality and safety performance. Their areas of interest also extend to the monitoring of incoming raw materials, the production process and safety both of products and people and environmental care.
Continuous updating of our response to food standards legislation is one of the most significant concerns for the department. For this purpose among others, Sonneveld participate in sectoral organisations like NEBAFA and FEDIMA (www.nebafa.nl and www.fedima.org). Complaints handling and responses to technical queries from customers also feature among their allotted tasks. The department initiates the continuous improvement of processes.

Environmental
Sonneveld hold an environmental licence, which imposes specific requirements on Sonneveld as a company. An environmental care plan was implemented in 2005, and this is our way of achieving a pro-active approach to the environment. Sonneveld do not hold an environmental certificate, however we are audited annually by an external environmental compliance agency.

Safety
We regard safety as paramount, not only for our own people and our products, but also for our customers and the consumer. For example it has been known for some time that exposure to flour dust can give rise to allergic reactions. In response to this, a "flour dust covenant" covering the entire bakery supply chain was drawn up in 1999. The objective of the covenant is a reduction in dust exposure among staff working with flour and other bakery ingredients. One undertaking included in the covenant calls for the drafting of a dust control plan. Sonneveld have had such a plan in place since May 2003.

Motivated by the covenant, Sonneveld have taken action and made a positive contribution to the reduction of dust in bakeries in the shape of our Proson products which are supplied in block form. The unique composition of these products makes them the first choice in dust-free bread improvement agents. We have also modified all our powder products so that the entire Sonneveld range now complies with the standard of < 1000 mg/kg included in the covenant.
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ATEX 137
The explosion hazard of powdered raw materials is one particular subject of importance in the chain. The standards for the dust explosion are determined and need to be fulfilled. Sonneveld meets the European ATEX directive 137 (1999/92/EC).

Risk assessment
The carrying out of a Risk Assessment has been mandatory for all employers (apart from self-employed persons with no staff) since January 1 1994. An Action Plan is a mandatory element of the Risk Assessment. All employers in the Netherlands must have an investigation carried out by a certificated occupational health and safety service to determine whether the work might present a risk to the health of employees. This investigation is known as a Risk Assessment and must be recorded in writing. The investigation will also generate recommendations relating to the Action Plan, which is itself a legislative requirement.

The Risk Assessment identifies the hazards, the responsible site emergency response team and their tasks, the emergency services who must be alerted if an emergency threatens, and a plan for internal and external alarms.

Sonneveld carry out a Risk Assessment on an annual basis. The company also maintains an extensive emergency response organisation which includes first-aiders. Sonneveld employees receive regular training in the safety aspects of products and their working environment. A safety manual has been drawn up for use by all staff.