Business intelligence
- Business & market assessment
- Investment & feasibility studies
- Risk assessment
Which markets offer the most attractive opportunities for your product-service offering?
Which markets offer the most attractive opportunities for your product-service offering?
Successful business development in emerging markets is dependent on solid business and market intelligence. Identifying the right target countries, markets and customers for your products and services will enable you to maximise return on investment and ensure sustainable business overseas.
What is the business case for our product-service offering for emerging markets?
When determining the feasibility of new market entry, the Larive team works closely together with your inhouse specialists, to assess the commercial, legal, fiscal, financial and technical viability of the envisioned investment. The results facilitate your internal decision-making process.
To which risks is our business exposed when entering a new market and how can we mitigate these?
The risks associated with market entry are frequently seen as motives to avoid or limit expansion into promising markets. Decent risk assessment prior to such entry which includes political and economic climate, currency exchange, legal requirements and environmental impacts, reduce the negative effects on your business.
Filtration Group Corporation (“Filtration Group”) is a leading US-headquartered company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of filtration solutions for customers in amongst others the automotive, clinical sciences, consumer goods, appliances, electronics, lighting, […]
Group Plastivaloire (“Plastivaloire”) is a French-headquartered stock-listed company that specializes in the manufacturing of plastic injection-molded interior and exterior components for the automotive, electronics and appliances industries. The company has been awarded multiannual contracts to supply components to (mainly) German […]
Wageningen University & Research (WUR), founded in 1918, is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation. ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’ That is the mission of Wageningen University & Research. […]
Larive supported NLinBusiness, an initiative of VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland, with generating follow up-activities from the various trade missions to India. The purpose of this study was to identify three public private-partnerships in the field of water, agri-horti and life sciences […]
CHP is a Belgium-headquartered company specialized in the development and manufacturing of high performing maintenance-free lubrication equipment and cleaning systems for mechanical conveyor lines, for clients in the beverages, water and dairy industries. CHP has the ambition to expand its […]
Banzo is specialized in the engineering and, installation of conveyors, handling- and separation systems for household, construction and (plastic) waste. Larive supported Banzo with a feasibility study for plastic waste recycling in Cambodia. Plastic waste recycling Plastics are an important part […]
Danone, the leading producer of fresh dairy products, water, early life nutrition and medical nutrition products has signed a Joint Venture agreement with the Thailand-based manufacturer and distributor of innovative beverage products and functional drinks Sappe, to develop, manufacture, market […]
The SRD Group, is a renowned family-owned company in India that specializes in the production, sales and marketing of branded food and beverage products, predominantly for the bakery industry. Its product portfolio encompasses traditional Indian savories and bakery products. The […]
Burapa Prosper is located in Chonburi, Thailand, and active in the agro food sector. The company has been a pioneer in the production of high-quality rice flour and starch in Eastern Thailand. Larive supported Burapa Prosper with the application for […]
Schouten is a Dutch family company specialized in plant-based protein foods. Their product range is versatile and applied in a broad assortment of products and countries. Products can be based on beans, nuts, seeds, soy, wheat, chickpeas and lentils and […]
DAF Trucks is leading manufacturer of heavy vehicles (HCV >16 tons) segment. In order to obtain a better understanding of the Russian market, Larive has provided DAF an analysis of the competition in the heavy duty premium segment of the […]
Lamb Weston Meijer is a global leader in the production of frozen potato products and appetizers. Through its subsidiary brands, the company provides a full range of potato products. Larive supported LWM with advisory services related to the establishment of […]
Vescom: Establishing a Foreign Invested Commercial Enterprise in China Vescom develops, produces and distributes high-quality interior products for the international contract market: wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabrics. Larive supported Vescom with establishment of a Foreign Invested Commercial Enterprise (FICE) in […]
Danone is one of the world’s leading health food companies with activities in dairy, water, early life nutrition and medical nutrition. Larive has been acting as permanent advisor for Danone on business development and M&A advisory in South East Asia. […]
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Larive supported Nutreco with identification and assessment of potential acquisition targets in Russia, China and South East Asia, based on a partner profile developed with Nutreco and composed a […]
Rademaker specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the bakery industry. Rademaker’s expertise in bakery lines has manifested in high quality automation, engineering, hygiene and performance. Larive supported Rademaker with implementing a demonstration facility in Hangzhou (China), in order […]
Brink Towing Systems is one of the global market leaders in towing systems. Larive supported Brink Towing Systems with the organization of a visit to several automotive OEM manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers in Thailand to assess the local automotive market […]
Bugaboo is a mobility concept creator and leading designer and producer of strollers and stroller accessories. Larive has supported Bugaboo with establishing its own legal entity in South Korea. Furthermore Larive helped Bugaboo gathering market intelligence, assessing the competitive landscape, […]
Monte Pizza Crust specializes in producing and delivering high quality pizza crusts and dough balls in every imaginable amount. Larive supported Monte Pizza with implementing a feasibility study for an investment in a high quality pizza topping & packaging line […]
2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) is a unique public-private-civil society collaboration, hosted by the World Bank Group, that brings transformative change to water resources planning by convening national multi-stakeholders platforms and structured processes In India, 2030 WRG has been […]
Larive International fulfills an assignment in the framework if the EBRD FINTECC Programme in Ukraine. The programme helps companies in participating EBRD countries to implement ‘climate technologies’. These include technologies for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency and materials efficiency. […]
Royal De Heus is a Netherlands-headquartered company active in the production and sales of animal nutrition, concentrates and premixes. The company is active in 75 countries and among the global top-15 feed suppliers. De Heus had the ambition to strengthen […]
KOMA Koeltechnische Industrie is a producer of innovative, high quality and reliable preservation installations specifically intended for use in the foodstuffs and bakery industry. KOMA’s expertise innovating preservation and conditioning technologies make production processes efficient and above all economically sound. […]
BK Cookware specializes in the design and production of all kind of cooking ware: cookers, pans, ovens, kitchenware and cutlery. Larive supported BK Cookware with developing a market entry strategy for China, assessment of legal options for establishing an own […]
Vialle Autogas Systems B.V. (Vialle) develops, produces and distributes alternative fuel systems. Larive supported Vialle with the acquisition of the DHI grant for a feasibility study. The study concerned the feasibility to launch in cooperation with a Sri Lankan Finance […]
MBFH (Miami Beach Flamingo Hunters) is a leading Dutch organizer of music events with a strong focus on the EDM sector (Electronic Dance Music). Events organized by MBFH have attracted over 250.000 visitors. Whereas most competitors have expanded beyond Europe […]
Difrax is a leading player in design and branding of baby products, such as baby soothers, drinking bottles and accessories. Larive has supported Difrax with defining its market entry strategy in China and assessed the legal framework (import tariffs, trade […]
Motul is a France headquartered company that manufactures, develops and distributes lubricants for engines and industrial applications. Larive Group assisted Motul in assessing the risk of entering Indonesia through three different corporate structures given recent discussions with PT Wiraswasta Gemilang […]
Koppert Biological Systems is an international market leader in the field of biological crop protection and natural pollination. Larive has assisted Koppert with entering the Indian market and developing a demonstration facility in order to showcase its capabilities for local […]
Koppert Biological Systems is an international market leader in the field of biological crop protection and natural pollination. Larive provided Koppert business intelligence about the horticulture market in Indonesia. Setting up a company is a lengthy process and requires rigorous […]
Heinz is one of the world’s leading health food companies with activities in ketchup & sauces, baby food and child nutrition amongst others. Heinz engaged Larive to explore opportunities to develop a sustainable market position in Myanmar through imports and/or […]
Brabant Alucast (part of Shiloh Industries) is a leading specialist in the design, development and production of high pressure diecast aluminium and magnesium components for the automotive industry. Larive has supported Brabant Alucast with assessing the legal framework related to […]
Kendrion develops, manufactures and markets worldwide high-quality electromagnetic and mechatronic solutions for industrial and automotive applications. Larive has supported Kendrion with gathering business intelligence regarding the tube manufacturing sector and developing a strategy whether production facilities should be set up […]
FoodTechAfrica is a Public Private Partnership combining the strengths of Dutch agro-food companies, knowledge institutes, governmental agencies and their East-African counterparts to improve food security in East Africa through the establishment of a fully integrated aquaculture value chain. The consortium is […]
Marel Poultry is a leading global provider of advanced poultry processing systems for the poultry processing industry. Larive supported Marel with implementing a feasibility study for an investment (EUR 3.1 MN) in a slaughter line for a potential client (Thailand-headquartered […]
Mirror Controls International (MCI) is the world’s leading manufacturer of rear-view mirror glass actuators and mirrors power fold actuators for the automotive industry. In order to obtain a better understanding of the Thai mirror glass market, Larive has provided MCI […]
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. In Kenya, the fund invests in the development of the aquaculture sector. Larive supported IFAD with a […]
CBI contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development in developing countries through the expansion of exports from these countries to Europe. Larive supported CBI by executing a market assessment about the opportunities for buyers from the EU to import seafood […]
Larive Group partner Ventura Partners in Turkey acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Pizza Pizza on the transaction with Luz Business Opportunities SARL of Luxembourg, owned by Mediterra Capital. Luz Business Opportunities SARL of Luxembourg, owned by […]
The Netherlands’s embassy in Kigali is the Netherlands representation in Rwanda and invests in the development of the aquaculture sector. ICCO is a Dutch NGO and manages funds for the Dutch embassy. Larive supported The Netherlands Embassy and ICCO (Dutch […]
Farm Africa is a British NGO which implements the Kenya Market-led Aquaculture Programme aimed at developing the Kenyan aquaculture sector. The project is financed by the Netherlands Embassy to Kenya. Larive supported Farm Africa with market research for the aquaculture […]
FoodTechHolland was a Public Private Partnership of innovative Dutch companies operating in the food sector providing for high tech solutions along the supply chain. The consortium was initiated and coordinated by Larive between 2010 and 2016 and contained the following […]
FoodTechIndonesia was a Public Private Partnership active to improve and strengthen the poultry sector in Indonesia. The consortium was initiated and coordinated by Larive between 2013 and 2016 and contained the following sector experts active in the poultry value chain: […]
Van Aarsen Machinefabriek designs, develops and manufactures state of the art machines, and complete feed mill and premix plant solutions and has become one of the world’s leading companies in feed and premix process technology. Van Aarsen is participating in […]
Vion Food Group is a leading processor of pork meat. Larive supported Vion with executing a research about the pork market in China, which included identification of pork importers, wholesalers, processors, distributors and key decision makers. Furthermore, Larive executed a […]
Fishion is a chain of cooperative companies that breeds, produces, markets and sells sustainable farmed fish. In South Africa, Larive executed a technical feasibility study of recirculation aquaculture systems for Tilapia production, next to the application for grant funding. In […]
DSM Food Specialties division is active in healthy nutrition and materials with solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance. Larive provided a strategic outline for DSM with a snapshot of opportunities for the food ingredients market in India. In addition, […]