Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of Real Result, a Netherlands-based Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). This strategic move marks Buyers Edge Platform’s second investment in the Netherlands, reinforcing its commitment to building the largest Digital Procurement Network in the Netherlands and across the wider European region.
John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We’re seeking the best and most powerful GPOs in each country in Europe and Real Result enables us to grow further in the Netherlands, as we continue our mission to revolutionize procurement practices and empower businesses across the continent.”
Jan Vugts, Director of Real Result, commented on the acquisition:
“For Real Result, the trusted procurement experts for the foodservice and hospitality industry for many years, joining the Buyers Edge Platform marks a crucial turning point. Our mission has always been to help clients achieve sustainable results from their procurement through in-depth insights, expert advice, and the realization of volume advantages. By now combining this expertise with the Buyers Edge Platform – the leading digital procurement network managing the largest collection of purchasing data in the foodservice industry – we are elevating our capabilities to an unprecedented level. This collaboration is, for us, the undeniable next step in sustainable procurement. It enables us to provide the entire foodservice industry with unmatched economies of scale, advanced technology, and next-level software tools, thereby ensuring rapid, profitable growth and complete procurement transparency for all foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers. This guarantees purchasing success for the modern age.”
Daniel Wilson, President of Buyers Edge Platform Europe, added, “Real Result is a wonderful addition to the Buyers Edge Platform family. Jan Vugts, Bas Dekkers, Lex Marks and the great team at Real Result have created a unique business in the Dutch market. We look forward to working with them and supporting their continued growth.”
With this acquisition, Buyers Edge Platform has now completed eleven European investments since January 2023, including expansions in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Worldwide, the company supports over 300,000 operator locations and manages more than $74 billion in spend, leveraging technology to automate and optimize the foodservice supply chain.
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