Heritage

Continaf was founded August 22, 1930 in Amsterdam by Mr. Pieter Arnold Fopma. The company started importing tropical products such as cocoa beans from Ghana and timber from Gabon. After the Second World War, Continaf expanded her activities by taking over the shares of Compagnie Commerciale Hollando Africaine (C.C.H.A.). This company, represented in more than ten West and Central African countries, enabled Continaf to expand its trade in commodities such as cocoa and coffee. Today, it has developed into a holding named Amtrada, consisting of several major trading companies such as Continaf, Nedcoffee, and Daarnhouwer.

Present

Today, with the 4th generation of management since the start of the company in 1930, the group is very sound and through a number of affiliated companies very much involved in and committed to the coffee industry. Due to its strong financial basis, knowledge, experience, and commitment, Nedcoffee is a solid partner in coffee.

2004

April 1st 2004, Nedcoffee was established as an independent coffee company within the Amtrada Group.

2000

January 2000, the name of the Holding-company was changed to Amtrada Holding.

1990

In 1990, the management and staff established Continaf Holding by acquiring 100% of the Continaf-shares from Berisford Group.

1977

In 1977, the founder of the company, Fopke Fopma, decided to sell Continaf to the U.K.-based Berisford group.

1975

In 1975, 4 years after the death of its founder, the company split up in two. Fopke Fopma, one of the founder's sons, continued its activities in tropical commodities through Continaf, whereas C.C.H.A. continued mainly with the export of general merchandise to the African Continent.

1930

Continaf was established in Amsterdam on August 22nd 1930 by Mr. Pieter Arnold Fopma.