Koeze

Koeze Company is a Michigan-based artisanal food manufacturer with a history spanning more than a century, founded in 1910 by Sibbele Koeze, a Dutch immigrant who established a produce business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Built on an Old World commitment to handcrafted quality, the company began manufacturing fine peanut butter in 1925 under the Cream-Nut brand, using the same equipment and manufacturing methods to this day. In 1977, the company expanded into gourmet chocolate confections, drawing inspiration from Dutch chocolate-making traditions. Today, Koeze Company operates across multiple channels including wholesale and grocery distribution, fundraising programs, two brick-and-mortar retail stores, and a robust ecommerce and catalog business.

The company's product portfolio centers on premium nuts and nut-based products, including Colossal Cashews, mixed nuts with macadamias, classic nut mixes, almonds, pecans, pistachios, blanched peanuts, red-skinned peanuts, and seasoned peanuts. Its signature peanut butter lines include Cream-Nut Smooth and Crunchy, as well as Sweet Ella's Organic Smooth and Crunchy, catering to consumers seeking natural and organic options. The gourmet chocolate segment, including products such as Koeze Turtles, has become a seasonal staple for corporate gift buyers and individual consumers alike.

Koeze Company is well-regarded in the B2B gifting and corporate gift market, with a long track record of serving businesses seeking high-quality, branded gift solutions for clients and employees. Its signature glass decanters filled with cashews have become iconic gifts for banks, professional service firms, and other corporate accounts, many of whom have maintained multi-year relationships with the company. The company's 'Good As Gold' satisfaction guarantee underscores its commitment to product quality and customer service.

With 116 years of operation as of 2026, Koeze represents one of the longer-standing family-originated food manufacturers in the Midwest. The company produces and ships nationally, serving both individual consumers and business accounts through its catalog and online platforms. Its product lines span roasted nuts, natural peanut butter, and handcrafted chocolate confections, all positioned as premium, artisanal offerings in the specialty food segment.