History
1868
A. Poortman N.V. founded in Holland
1950
A. Poortman (London) Ltd founded when the London office opened
1958
Poortman London becomes one of the first European companies to begin importing Pulses & Birdseeds from China
1960
Becomes independent of Dutch Parent Company
1966
Directors begin regular trips to China
1998
Established a wholly owned subsidiary Eco Organic Foods
2001
Trinidad Benham become 50% owners together with London founding family member Andrew Jacobs
2003
Poortman establish a dedicated Pulse processing factory in Tianjin, China.
2008
Poortman Holland the new branch office opens September 8th