About Us
We have been happy to serve our wonderful customers since 1976!
Thank you for all your years of loyalty!
~The Peters Family and Staff~
How We Got Here
Our grandfather Jan Peters was a grocer before grocery stores existed. From a small shop in Badehoevedorp, The Netherlands our Father Neal learned the trade during the 1940’s.
Orders had to be gathered from the customers personally, then back at the store assembled and packed, and finally hand delivered on a special bike fitted for the job.
View the video below to get the long version of our family business history that started back in 1976!
A Walk Down Memory Lane
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The Early 1950's
The Peters store in Badhoevedorp where Neal learned the trade. By 1955 Neal decided there were too many siblings in the business and He would go to America and do his own thing.
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Where it all began
Pictured here is the original location Neal purchased in 1976. Located on Grandville Ave. in Grand Rapids, this store catered to the many Dutch immigrants that settled in the area.
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Our 36th Street Store
As the business grew, we moved our store to 36th street. Here you see Neal and Ann with a customer in our retail store.
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1995
In 1995 we consolidated retail, mail order, and wholesale all under one large location in Grandville
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deReuze Gourmet Market
In 2002 we relocated and expanded our store and rebranded it deReuze Gourmet Market. This location included a full service deli, floral shop and an expanded selection of gourmet foods.
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Our Current Retail Location
In 2013 we moved our store about a mile down the road to our current location pictured here.
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Our Warehouse
Our warehouse is currently located in Hudsonville, Michigan. All of our orders are picked and shipped from this location.
The Future Is Bright
Looking forward we are excited to continue offering gourmet foods from around the world, staying true to our Dutch Heritage and our Mid-West work ethic.
