HAK Cannellini Bonen

HAK is a renowned Dutch brand specialized in preserved vegetables and legumes. Originally founded in 1952 in Giessen, Netherlands, by the Hak family, the company has grown into a market leader in Northern Europe. The brand is particularly well-known for its glass jar packaging, though it has increasingly expanded into modern stand-up pouches and carton packs like the one shown here for its cannellini beans.

While the brand maintains deep roots in Dutch agriculture, procurement of specific legumes like cannellini beans may involve sourcing from various Mediterranean regions, though final processing and packaging are centered in the Netherlands. Since 2021, HAK has been owned by KDV Group, a major international food manufacturer. This acquisition marked a significant shift from private equity ownership to being part of a larger global snacking and food conglomerate, while maintaining its localized production focus in Giessen.