Our brand purpose and values

Our drive as STEF Group

Our brand purpose shows who we are, what sets us apart, and what drives us. It guides the vision and ambition of our group, emphasizes our economic and societal role, and connects all employees, from team members to management, in what we stand for together.

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Our three pillars

To serve people

Our teams ensure that people can rely on the quality and safety of their daily food.

Creating value

We provide smart solutions that match our customers’ needs—helping them grow their business across Europe.

Sustainable commitment

Thanks to our stable network and collaboration with partners, we take responsibility. We are committed to people, the environment, and sustainable solutions.

Our manifesto

We are STEF. For over a hundred years, we have carried out an important mission: ensuring that millions of Europeans have access to their food. For more than a century, we have made sure that people have the food they need, at the right time and under the right conditions.

We are at the heart of the food chain. We store products, package them, and handle the transport of everything people eat every day. We do this together with producers, distributors, and restaurants. This way, millions of consumers gain access to products that suit both their tastes and their values.

We rely on our enthusiasm, carefulness, and ability to perform. In this way, we help our customers grow and reach new markets. Together, we are building the food chain of the future: more reliable, smarter, and more sustainable. So that future generations also have the freedom to choose what they eat.

We are STEF. With more than 20,000 colleagues, we dedicate ourselves every day to making that freedom possible: safely, responsibly, and with peace of mind.

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Our four core values, embraced by 22.000 employees

Enthusiasm

We carry out meaningful work with pride and enjoyment.

Respect

We build on trust, collaborating with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders.

Rigour

We strive for excellence, maintaining high standards and craftsmanship.

Performance

We embrace entrepreneurship and challenges, turning them into ambitious goals.

Our commitments

At STEF Netherlands, we feel a clear responsibility: for the planet, society, and our teams.

#1 For the planet
We invest in sustainable logistics—from solar panels on our roofs to increasingly cleaner means of transport. Step by step, we work to reduce our CO₂ emissions.

#2 For society
We support local initiatives and actively promote equal opportunities at work. Everyone deserves a place in the logistics chain.

#3 For our teams
Our colleagues make the difference. That’s why we ensure a safe working environment, opportunities for growth, and attention to diversity and inclusion.