Philipp Hundertmark on premium sourcing, disrupted supply chains, and staying proactive in a global lamb market.
As Head of Sales at Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, Philipp Hundertmark is the point of contact for premium-quality meat from around the world. He oversees wholesale operations and ensures that restaurants, delicatessens, and specialty retailers are reliably supplied with first-class meat products.
His approach is built around identifying top-quality products and delivering tailored solutions. Sustainability, transparency, and reliability sit at the core of that work, with a strong emphasis on traceability, uncompromising quality, and long-term trust between producers and customers.
With years of sales experience, deep market knowledge, and an international network, he sees his role as a bridge between producers around the world and local trade, helping turn premium sourcing into a dependable customer experience.
What products or markets do you focus on?
Our primary focus is on the distribution of halal lamb, a rapidly growing market characterized by rising demand and shrinking raw material availability. Consequently, we will continue to concentrate our efforts on the European market.
What’s the biggest challenge in today’s trade environment?
The biggest challenge at the moment is the disruption of supply chains. Since our products come from the other side of the world, the impact is significant, requiring extremely complex planning to meet customer expectations.
What makes a reliable trading partner?
Reliable information flow, solution-oriented thinking, and consistently high quality.
One piece of advice for someone entering this business?
Stay curious and continuously explore new market opportunities. The industry is always in motion, and one must never remain stagnant.
Market to watch?
Ethnic markets.
Most important skill in meat trading?
Perseverance.
What separates a good trader from a great one?
Strong market knowledge combined with proactive and thoughtful service.
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