Family tradition since 1875
Our family tradition goes back to the year 1875. Learn more about our roots and our milestones in this short portrait.
1875
Laying of the cornerstone by founding the company T.Portmore
1894
Takeover of the business by Theo Portmore
1912
T.Port imports the first bananas in own reefer vessels from Colombiamore
1930s and 1940s
The brothers John and Walter Port join the family businessmore
1950s
Continuation of the business by Theo Port's son John Port and later by John Port's son Hajo Portmore
1994
Takeover of the business by Mike Port in fifth generationmore
2004
Port International GmbH is established; several subsidiary companies followmore
2010
Expansion of trade with European productsmore
2012
Fairtrade Awardmore
2014
365-day supply with products from around the globemore
2015
The Port International team celebrates 140 years of fruit success story of the Port familymore
Future prospects
Port International is going to hold its course into the futuremore