Bolster Investment Partners Acquires 64% Stake in Royal Taste Company from Berk Partners

Bolster Investment Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a 64% majority stake in Royal Taste Company, a leading white-label coffee producer based in Soest and Amersfoort, Netherlands, from Berk Partners. The deal, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals including from the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), marks a strategic step to support Royal Taste’s growth ambitions, including international expansion and further professionalisation of its operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Berk Partners originally acquired a stake in Royal Taste Company in October 2021, partnering with the founders and management team to support the company through a period of significant operational development, expansion of its tailor-made coffee blending capabilities, and broadening of its customer base across business, hospitality, and wholesale channels. Over the four-year holding period, Berk Partners supported Royal Taste as it grew into a leading premium white-label coffee specialist, with the company roasting approximately 5 million kilograms of green coffee beans and generating revenues exceeding €48 million in 2025.

Under Berk’s ownership, Royal Taste expanded its product portfolio to around 60 coffee varieties producing roughly 200 blends, complemented by toppings, cocoa, and additives. The transaction to Bolster represents a successful exit for Berk Partners, with founders and managing directors Edwin van Barreveld and Rolf Hoksbergen retaining operational leadership post-deal.

Founded in 2001, Royal Taste Company specialises in developing, producing, and distributing private-label coffee brands in the premium segment of the out-of-home coffee market. The company offers end-to-end services from concept and brand development to blending, roasting, packaging, and distribution. Royal Taste operates a roasting facility in Amersfoort alongside packaging, logistics, and warehouse operations in Soest, employing over 45 staff. Its diverse customer base includes coffee resellers, B2B wholesalers, and micro-brewers serving food service and retail sectors.

Edwin van Barreveld welcomed Bolster as the new partner, citing their capabilities and long-term vision for the next phase of the company while preserving the culture and entrepreneurial strategy that defines Royal Taste. Rolf Hoksbergen added that he and Edwin will continue to lead the company on a day-to-day basis following the transaction, focusing on commercial activities and continued development with Bolster’s support.

Michiel van Wissen, Managing Partner at Bolster Investment Partners, described Royal Taste as having built a strong position as a white-label producer and supplier of premium coffee and related products for the out-of-home market, highlighting the company’s broad offering, high degree of automation, strong customisation capabilities, and integrated services. He pointed to Bolster’s experience in (inter)national growth, sustainable value creation, and targeted buy-and-build strategies as the foundation for the next phase of Royal Taste’s development.

The acquisition aligns with Bolster’s strategy to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, both organically and via strategic acquisitions, while enhancing operational efficiency and professionalising management. Synergies include economies of scale in procurement, optimisation of production and packaging processes, and consolidation of logistics. The deal is expected to strengthen Royal Taste’s market position in the premium out-of-home coffee segment within the Netherlands and support expansion into the Benelux and wider Western European markets.

Industry trends show increasing demand for premium coffee products in out-of-home channels, with white-label solutions gaining traction among food service providers seeking differentiated offerings without investing in production capabilities. The transaction is anticipated to close in the coming period, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.