Discover our stories
At Royal Swinkels, work is not just about what you do, but how you do it. In every story, you’ll taste our passion, ambition, and pride. Be inspired by colleagues who push boundaries together, embrace innovation, and celebrate successes. For us, it’s about creating flavour and achieving success. Not only today, but for generations to come. Read our stories and discover the passion behind our work.
Working together: “No need to reinvent the wheel.”
Together, we’re stronger. And things taste better too. At Royal Swinkels, we believe great collaboration starts with trust, respect, and enjoying what you do. No matter your role or location, we work side by side, share knowledge, and celebrate achievements. Everyone contributes, and together we create an environment where people get the best out of themselves and each other. Because when we work together, everything just works better. And that teamwork goes far beyond your own department. From maltings to hospitality, from technical teams to training, everyone’s in it together. Gerton Hermes, Joël Hooglied, and Lauri van de Laar share how they experience that day to day.
Innovating together: “From smart tools to safer workplaces.”
At Royal Swinkels, innovation isn’t just about tech or new products. It’s about growing, improving, and staying curious together. Whether it’s small changes or bold new ideas, every step forward counts. We believe innovation thrives when people share ideas, challenge each other, and push boundaries as a team. Data Scientist Pieter Meeuws and Safety Engineer Sofie van den Bouwhuijsen explain how they do exactly that, every day.
Fun together: “There’s always something to celebrate.”
Where work is fun, success tastes even better. At Royal Swinkels, we believe you should start your day with a smile and go home feeling good. Sure, we work hard, but we never forget to laugh, appreciate what we’ve achieved, and celebrate our wins, big or small. From everyday moments on the job to shared activities outside of work, you can feel the joy in everything we do. Fabienne van Thiel-Swinkels (Head of Facilities & Construction) and Arjan van den Heuvel (Strategic Buyer) share what that looks like in practice.
Winning together: “You’re never doing it alone.”
Together, we make the difference. At Royal Swinkels, we believe real results come from trust, teamwork, and the courage to turn challenges into opportunities. We celebrate what goes well, learn from what could be better, and lift each other up. Winning truly feels good when you can share it together. Pleun Heemskerk (Global E-commerce B2B Specialist) and Wanda Kors-Franssen (Credit Control Manager) explain how they work together across departments and roles, to achieve success.
From question to insight: “I make data speak in a way everyone understands”
As a Data Reporting Analyst at Royal Swinkels, Noor van Dijk is always asking the same question: how can we use data to make better decisions? She operates at the intersection of business and IT, helping to uncover bottlenecks and opportunities in the supply chain.
From beer tank to booking: “I map out the whole alphabet.”
As a Business Process Expert at Royal Swinkels, Robert Kerstens makes sure that commercial and operational processes behind the scenes run smoothly. He connects the business side with IT; spotting bottlenecks, driving improvements, and linking departments together. “From invoicing to beer taps, I want to know how it all works.”