Machandel was born from ideals — and those ideals are still at the heart of everything we do. Since the first glass jars in the 1970s, much has changed, but our mission remains the same. We believe that healthy food comes from a vital soil, nurtured by a balanced agricultural system.
That’s why we work with farmers who cherish the earth and follow its natural rhythm. Our organic and biodynamic products are crafted with care and expertise, preserving both flavor and vitality — today and for generations to come. Preserving Nature’s Vitality is not just a promise for us, it’s a way of life.
In our production halls, we transform pure raw ingredients into flavorful, long-lasting glass preserves — with no E-numbers and no artificial preservatives.
At Machandel, we believe that healthy food comes from vital soil, nurtured by a balanced agricultural system. That’s why we produce honest, flavorful organic and biodynamic preserved products that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers.
Vitality from nature.
We work closely with our growers and partners across the entire supply chain. We minimize our environmental impact and recognize the importance of social responsibility. Since 1978, every single day!
Collaboration with our customers is central to our approach. As a solution provider across multiple product categories, we can quickly develop distinctive concepts for a variety of eating occasions. We seize market opportunities with the consumer in mind, helping make organic food more accessible.
Machandel works exclusively with organic and biodynamic raw materials. These farmers nurture their soil — the essential foundation for healthy and flavorful food. They stimulate growth processes naturally, without using pesticides or artificial fertilizers.
The SKAL certification for organic and Demeter certification for biodynamic farming guarantee this quality, health, and commitment to our environment. Our organic and biodynamic growers practice a form of stewardship that enables Machandel to continue producing sustainable food.
Piet Glasbeek started making sauerkraut in wooden barrels on his farm. The company was named Machandel, an old Frisian word for juniper — the berries Piet adds to his sauerkraut recipe, which still provide the distinctive flavor today. Machandel became the first certified organic company in the Netherlands.
The company quickly outgrows its original location due to the rapid increase in production. Machandel moves to a larger facility just outside Haulerwijk.
Windmill Organics invests in Machandel, making it possible to achieve the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
Construction of a modern liquids production line
Windmill Organics becomes 100% shareholder
It didn’t stop with sauerkraut. Wooden barrels have been replaced by glass jars. Beans, peas, corn, and other vegetables now also leave the facility on their way to customers.
In 2000, Machandel returns to Haulerwijk, where most of its employees are also from. A large processing hall is built in the village’s industrial area, which soon needs to be expanded again.
The demand for peanut butter and nut pastes grows rapidly. Machandel acquires an existing building in the industrial area and consolidates all its nut and peanut activities there.
100+ employees
Piet Glasbeek started making sauerkraut in wooden barrels on his farm. The company was named Machandel, an old Frisian word for juniper — the berries Piet adds to his sauerkraut recipe, which still provide the distinctive flavor today. Machandel became the first certified organic company in the Netherlands.
It didn’t stop with sauerkraut. Wooden barrels have been replaced by glass jars. Beans, peas, corn, and other vegetables now also leave the facility on their way to customers.
The company quickly outgrows its original location due to the rapid increase in production. Machandel moves to a larger facility just outside Haulerwijk.
In 2000, Machandel returns to Haulerwijk, where most of its employees are also from. A large processing hall is built in the village’s industrial area, which soon needs to be expanded again.
Windmill Organics invests in Machandel, making it possible to achieve the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
The demand for peanut butter and nut pastes grows rapidly. Machandel acquires an existing building in the industrial area and consolidates all its nut and peanut activities there.
Construction of a modern liquids production line
100+ employees
Windmill Organics becomes 100% shareholder
