ANCOVO
About Us
The Antwerp Company of Yonder East (ANCOVO) forms the bridge between Europe and Vietnam.
We specialize in authentic Vietnamese agroforestry products — including coconut, bamboo, and palm products, spices, powders and natural extracts, dried mushrooms, oils, and resins. Our selection is carefully curated with an eye for craftsmanship, sustainability, and provenance.
We envision a world where trade isn't hindered by distance, cultural barriers, or a lack of market knowledge. On the contrary, we hope to be a meeting place where producers and buyers can connect reliably and transparently. As a B2B sourcing partner, we guide European companies in their search for high-quality Vietnamese agroforestry products. Thanks to our knowledge of both markets, our careful approach, and local networks, we create new trade opportunities with respect for people and the environment.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Mission
We, at ANCOVO, strive for the flourishing of human happiness. We believe that true and lasting happiness stems from the creation of prosperity, born with respect for nature, culture, and society.
Our company believes in trade as a positive force for connecting people and ideas, increasing mutual understanding, and sharing opportunities between worlds that know too little about each other. We stand for responsible trade, with attention to sensitivities and respect for tradition.
Vision
As a leading bridge between Europe and Vietnam, we want to make the potential of the many Vietnamese agroforestry products visible to the European market.
ANCOVO strives to play a role not only in international trade but also in intercultural exchange, supporting local communities and nature conservation. From Antwerp, we are creating a trading partnership with Vietnam that prioritizes trust, craftsmanship, and shared prosperity.
Approach
ANCOVO markets sustainable and plant-based export products from Vietnam for European B2B markets. Our wide range of high-quality Vietnamese agroforestry products includes numerous products used in sectors such as retail, food, wellness, and industry.
ANCOVO serves all companies seeking high-quality, sustainable, or unique products from Vietnam. We also assist companies in their search for the right sourcing relationships.
“ANCOVO distinguishes itself as a culturally bilingual, sustainably inspired and reliable partner, that approaches trade as a bridge between people, markets and values.”
Bertold Mariën, Managing Director
Fair Trade, Sustainable Relationships
The Antwerp Company of Yonder East positions itself as the go-to point for Vietnamese agroforestry products. It serves as an independent and reliable link between European companies and Vietnamese producers. In a trading world where price, scale, and speed often prevail, ANCOVO distinguishes itself through human reliability, cultural bridging, and ecological responsibility.
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Our founders combine a European professional background with local knowledge of Vietnam. Thanks to language skills, insight into business practices, and strong networks, we can communicate smoothly at both ends of the trade chain — an asset that prevents misunderstandings, delays, and quality issues. We speak the language of both worlds, both literally and figuratively.
ANCOVO offers more than just transit trade: we bring trust, control, and context to transactions that would otherwise be complex or risky. Our scientific background in ecology and sustainable development ensures that we don't simply claim sustainability but understand and apply it. This is how we connect prosperity and trust in a trading model that prioritizes simplicity and integrity.
Meet The Team
The founders of ANCOVO combine academic depth with practical experience in international trade and project management. Together, they represent a powerful mix of analytical insight, cultural and linguistic bridge-building, market knowledge, and organizational expertise.