Frekko
Sources: Frekko (website)
Frekko is a Dutch specialty micro roastery and premium espresso equipment retailer based near Breda, Netherlands. It was founded by “Freek” — a personal brand that began when he inherited an espresso machine and couldn’t find a DF64 grinder to buy, so he started importing and selling it himself. Coffee roasting was added in 2022 and has grown alongside the equipment business.
Frekko’s identity is built around personal service (“persoonlijk advies via WhatsApp”), weekly fresh-roasted coffee, and making specialty coffee and equipment accessible to home baristas and local hospitality.
Overview
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Breda, Netherlands |
| Founded (roasting) | 2022 |
| Type | Micro roastery + equipment retailer |
| Roast schedule | Every Tuesday |
| Delivery | Within 48 hours |
| Showroom | Near Breda (physical) |
| Website | https://frekko.nl |
Coffee range
All coffees are branded FREKKO and sold under named single-origin lots. SCA 80+ is claimed on all coffees. Price points reflect entry-level specialty.
| Coffee | Origin | Flavour notes | Roast | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Roast | Brazil | Chocolade, Hazelnoot, Karamel | Dark | €16.99 |
| La Cocha | Colombia | Gele perzik, Rozijn, Cacao | Light | €12.57 |
| Decaf | Colombia | Chocolade, Karamel, Sinaasappel | Medium | €16.99 |
| Beshasha | Ethiopia | Limoen, Groene appel, Witte chocolade | Light | €11.45 |
| Makhore | Ethiopia | Blauwe bes, Citroengras, Hazelnoot | Light | €11.61 |
| Tracon | Ethiopia | Limoen, Citroengras, Jasmijn | Light | €11.85 |
| Akagera | Rwanda | Pruim, Peer, Abrikoos | Ultra light | €15.25 |
| Proefpakket | Surprise | — | Mix | €29.85 |
No El Salvador, no Central America in range. Origins in filter: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Rwanda.
Green coffee sourcing
Frekko buys green coffee through importers, not directly from producers. Their stated sourcing philosophy: “organisations with fair prices, few intermediaries, and good quality.” This means Kaiserblick would need to be stocked by Frekko’s existing supply chain partners — or pitch a direct relationship that differs from their current model.
Equipment business
The equipment side is large and appears to be a core revenue driver:
- Espresso machines: ECM (Puristika, etc.), La Marzocco, Profitec, Ascaso, Gaggia, AVX, Arkel
- Grinders: DF Coffeegrinders (DF64 Gen 2.5, DF54 V4), La Marzocco, Mahlkönig, Eureka, ECM, Varia, 1Zpresso, Profitec, AVX
- Accessories: VST baskets, dosing funnels, barista scales, maintenance products
Price points up to €1,399 (ECM Puristika). Frekko is an official dealer for ECM and likely others.
B2B programme — Serveer zelf FREKKO
Active wholesale/partnership programme for Dutch hospitality and businesses:
- Weekly Tuesday roast day
- Delivery in durable, reusable tins (sustainability positioning)
- Scheduled delivery planning
- Free tasting visit for onboarding
- Pricing on request: contact form or phone +31 (6) 10 41 26 28
Geographic focus: Breda, Roosendaal, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Oosterhout, Tilburg, Den Bosch, Eindhoven.
Fit assessment for Kaiserblick
⚠️ Fit reassessment: Originally classified HIGH-fit in Theia’s European Buyer Landscape research. Based on website evidence, this appears LOW fit for Kaiserblick’s green coffee export strategy.
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Geography | Breda / Netherlands — core Kaiserblick export market |
| Green coffee buying model | Via importers — NOT direct from producers |
| El Salvador in range | No — clean-slate, but no Central America programme |
| Scale | Very small (single weekly roast day) |
| Price tier | Entry-level specialty (€46–€68/kg retail) |
| Organic requirement | Not mentioned |
| WoC Brussels 2026 attendance | Unknown |
| B2B channel active | Yes — local NL hospitality |
Why LOW fit for green coffee export: Frekko does not buy directly from producing farms; they source through intermediaries. Pitching a green coffee supply relationship would require changing their sourcing model, not just filling an origin gap.
Possible alternative angle: Frekko could be a distribution partner for Kaiserblick’s roasted coffee in the Netherlands market (serving their B2B hospitality clients), not a green coffee buyer. This is a different channel and a longer-term consideration.
Recommended action: Deprioritise for WoC 2026 green coffee outreach. If Netherlands roasted-coffee distribution ever becomes a priority, revisit via their B2B contact.