Cacao
Pioneers
Since
1828

VH history

Cacao
Pioneers
Since
1828

For making the rich taste of cocoa accessible to everyone to the patent they claimed for the vertical cocoa press: the Van Houten Family sparked nothing less than a revolution - one of a kind, true in its kind. Their innovative Dutching process created the lovely, full-bodied, chocolatey taste of cocoa we still enjoy today. Today still, Van Houten is the best that goes farthest.
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Milestones in the Van Houten legacy

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Van Houten Drinks

1806

Caspardus Van Houten starts a coffee & spice shop in Amsterdam

Van Houten Cocoa Drinks

1815

Start of cacao and chocolate production in Amsterdam under the Van Houten company name

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press van houten

1828 

Van Houten patents the hydraulic cocoa press and reduces cocoa butter by nearly half for a lighter, more nutritious and dissolvable cocoa powder.

1835

Second generation: Caspardus’ son Coenraad enters the company.

Coenraad cup
cocoa powder

1846

Coenraad patents Dutching cocoa for powders with a rich, chocolatey taste. They are mixed with alkaline salts, which makes them blend more easily with water.

CHocolate drinks

1864

The third generation enters and the official name becomes C. J. Van Houten & Zoon.

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pack in tin

1865

Van Houten packs its cocoa in tins: a revolution bringing great convenience.

Van Houten USA 1889

1889

Van Houten brings its rich cocoa flavours to the USA and becomes one of the hottest brands on the market. 

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globe world

1917-60

Van Houten opens new production facilities around the world.

1998

Barry Callebaut acquires Van Houten's vending business.

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UTZ VH

2018

All Van Houten drinks are UTZ certified and are made with 100% sustainable cocoa.

The Originals of Van Houten

Today, Van Houten is back. Committing to its original mission to create a richer life for everyone, it reconnects with its tradition of bringing the best cocoa powders to chefs and bar tenders. Now they can spoil their customers with the rich taste and colours of chocolate with Van Houten's cacao. 

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Classic Cappuccino Topping

Classic Cappuccino Topping

 
Cappuccino topping - For quality, taste and satisfaction, Classic Cappuccino Topping is made from the finest ingredients. To ensure this product reaches you in perfect condition, it has been hermetically sealed and will retain its freshness until opened.

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Classic Vendcharm Tea & Coffee Whitener

Classic Vendcharm Tea & Coffee Whitener

A top quality whitener, Vendcharm Classic Coffee Whitener is especially formulated to enhance the taste of tea and white coffees. This superior vending whitener opens the door to a creamier tasting hot drink, compared to that of standard coffee whiteners. Appropriate for use in a vending machine.

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Classic Semi Skimmed Granulated Milk

Classic Semi Skimmed Granulated Milk

Classic Skimmed Milk - premium quality milk granules. The perfect basis for all types of drinks - a great choice for your coffee, teas, cappuccinos, lattes and mocha drinks amongst many others.
Tailor-made to suit all types of instant coffee and vending machines. For top quality, taste and satisfaction you simply can't buy better. Ideal for vending machines, bean-to-cup coffee machines and instant drinks systems.

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Classic Colombian Freeze Dried Coffee

Classic Colombian Freeze Dried Coffee

Classic Colombian Freeze Dried is made from the finest ingredients. To ensure this product reaches you in perfect condition, it has been hermetically sealed and will retain its freshness until opened. Pure Colombian non blended (nothing added). Freezedried for convenience and freshness, it’s designed for vending machines but perfect for bulk use in offices, cafés, or catering. Easy to dissolve and quick to serve, it offers consistent taste with every cup.

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