Buyers Edge Platform Expands Dutch Footprint with Acquisition of Real Result

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WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of Real Result, a Netherlands-based Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). This strategic move marks Buyers Edge Platform's second investment in the Netherlands, reinforcing its commitment to building the largest Digital Procurement Network in the Netherlands and across the wider European region.

John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, "We're seeking the best and most powerful GPOs in each country in Europe and Real Result enables us to grow further in the Netherlands, as we continue our mission to revolutionize procurement practices and empower businesses across the continent."

Jan Vugts, Director of Real Result, commented on the acquisition:

"For Real Result, the trusted procurement experts for the foodservice and hospitality industry for many years, joining the Buyers Edge Platform marks a crucial turning point. Our mission has always been to help clients achieve sustainable results from their procurement through in-depth insights, expert advice, and the realization of volume advantages. By now combining this expertise with the Buyers Edge Platform – the leading digital procurement network managing the largest collection of purchasing data in the foodservice industry – we are elevating our capabilities to an unprecedented level. This collaboration is, for us, the undeniable next step in sustainable procurement. It enables us to provide the entire foodservice industry with unmatched economies of scale, advanced technology, and next-level software tools, thereby ensuring rapid, profitable growth and complete procurement transparency for all foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers. This guarantees purchasing success for the modern age."

Daniel Wilson, President of Buyers Edge Platform Europe, added, "Real Result is a wonderful addition to the Buyers Edge Platform family. Jan Vugts, Bas Dekkers, Lex Marks and the great team at Real Result have created a unique business in the Dutch market. We look forward to working with them and supporting their continued growth."

With this acquisition, Buyers Edge Platform has now completed eleven European investments since January 2023, including expansions in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Worldwide, the company supports over 300,000 operator locations and manages more than $74 billion in spend, leveraging technology to automate and optimize the foodservice supply chain.

About Real Result
Real Result is an organization of independent procurement experts specialized in the foodservice and hospitality industry. With their roots in the sector and in-depth expertise, they understand what it takes to achieve maximum and sustainable results from procurement. Their long-standing focus on foodservice, hospitality, and facility management has given them a thorough understanding of the unique dynamics of the foodservice industry. Real Result offers a wide range of services, including procurement insights and consulting, tailored procurement solutions, and collective purchasing advice. They support organizations in achieving sustainable procurement results by enabling economies of scale and providing real-time cost price insights. In addition, they offer Kitchen & Bar Solutions, advising and guiding clients in the development of large-scale kitchens and bars—from concept to procurement and realization. Procurement is regarded as a crucial building block for healthy profitability and as the foundation of delivered quality.

About Buyers Edge Platform
Buyers Edge Platform is the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry. We connect entities throughout foodservice and empower them to run their businesses more efficiently by leveraging data and analytics. Buyers Edge Platform's mission is to drive the foodservice industry from manual to automated with programs that benefit all stakeholders across the supply chain. Visit BuyersEdgePlatform.com to learn more.

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SOURCE Buyers Edge Platform