Topking
King of finger foods
Topking is a producer of well-known brands such as Vlammetjes®, KaasTengels®, VlamTosti's®, Vlammensaus® etc. What started at the kitchen table has grown into an efficiently managed production company that meets the highest requirements.
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How it all beganIn 1981, 31-year-old furniture maker Bert Roubos had a thriving business consultancy and administration office. But he wanted more: Bert wanted to develop, produce and sell Indian snacks.
In 1981, 31-year-old furniture maker Bert Roubos had a thriving business consultancy and administration office. But he wanted more: Bert wanted to develop, produce and sell Indian snacks.
It was 18 October 1982, and it was just in time...It was 18 October 1982, and it was just in time...
Thanks to Vlammetjes®, turnover was boosted. In the first year, we went from zero to one million guilders (€ 450,000) and more than triple that two years later. A flaming start after all.
It was 18 October 1982, and it was just in time...
Thanks to Vlammetjes®, turnover was boosted. In the first year, we went from zero to one million guilders (€ 450,000) and more than triple that two years later. A flaming start after all.
Making choicesAs soon as the success of the Vlammetjes® became clear, Indoking decided to no longer profile itself as a wholesaler, but as a producer.
As soon as the success of the Vlammetjes® became clear, Indoking decided to no longer profile itself as a wholesaler, but as a producer.
The Vlammetje now has a familyIn addition to the Vlammetje®, Indoking also marketed a big brother, the Vuurvreter®. The Tammetje is introduced - but this product did not appear to be distinctive enough.
In addition to the Vlammetje®, Indoking also marketed a big brother, the Vuurvreter®. The Tammetje is introduced - but this product did not appear to be distinctive enough.
From Indoking to TopkingThe company started out as Indoking. Indeed: inspired by that hamburger giant, but Indonesian. Later on, our cheese toastie was branded the less Indonesian sounding 'Topking'.
The company started out as Indoking. Indeed: inspired by that hamburger giant, but Indonesian. Later on, our cheese toastie was branded the less Indonesian sounding 'Topking'.
The journey of the Vlammetje®The Vlammetje® has had a wonderful pioneering start. From the kitchen table (invent, determine recipe, fold, fold again, and fold again).
The Vlammetje® has had a wonderful pioneering start. From the kitchen table (invent, determine recipe, fold, fold again, and fold again).
Retirement? Nah, let's start another company!In 2008, Bert talks to Euro Saté, the hamburger and satay specialist in Rotterdam and surrounding areas.
In 2008, Bert talks to Euro Saté, the hamburger and satay specialist in Rotterdam and surrounding areas.
Great prideThe company is looking great in 2013. Is this Bert Roubos' greatest pride? “Of course I am very proud of my company, but I'm even more proud of my family.
The company is looking great in 2013. Is this Bert Roubos' greatest pride? “Of course I am very proud of my company, but I'm even more proud of my family.
The futureIn 2011, Bert hands over the care of his baby to the new General Manager Edwin Hak, “Edwin understands what we're about. I entrust him with our company and our people.
In 2011, Bert hands over the care of his baby to the new General Manager Edwin Hak, “Edwin understands what we're about. I entrust him with our company and our people.
New ownerTopking Fingerfood has a new owner as of 21 October 2019. Signature Foods BV takes over the shares of the current owners of the Schiedam brand manufacturer.
Topking Fingerfood has a new owner as of 21 October 2019. Signature Foods BV takes over the shares of the current owners of the Schiedam brand manufacturer.