British Food Retailer in Amsterdam, Netherlands
British and American Food Shops Pop Up in Global Cities
In an intriguing twist, a shop in Amsterdam has replicated the concept of a British and US food shop, offering a variety of familiar items in an unexpected setting. The Eichholtz Delicatessen, located on Leidestraat, boasts a small, old-fashioned appearance yet houses dozens of cans of Campbell's Soup, jars of Coleman's Mustard, and even Pop Tarts and Lucky Charms.
This phenomenon isn't exclusive to Amsterdam. Cities with significant British and American expat communities or high tourism often have specialty grocers like the Eichholtz Delicatessen or British food chain outlets. For instance, Paris, France, hosts Pret a Manger, a popular British multinational sandwich chain, while cities in the United States, such as New York and Los Angeles, have both Pret a Manger and various US/British specialty shops.
In the Netherlands, cities like Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague also have branches of Kellys Expat Shopping, offering a wide range of British and American groceries. Similarly, Toronto, Canada, and Hong Kong have Pret a Manger stores, and Singapore boasts both Pret a Manger and specialty shops.
The presence of chains like Kellys and Pret a Manger, as well as multinational retailers like Tesco, indicates that many major cities across Europe, North America, and Asia have access to British and American groceries. Cities such as Paris, New York, Toronto, Hong Kong, and others noted above are particularly likely to have these shops.
However, the sight of British and US food products in an Amsterdam shop still has a surreal effect, offering a unique shopping experience for both locals and tourists. The Eichholtz Delicatessen, despite its small size, offers a range of products including jars of Marmite, Heinz Baked Beans, Campbell's Soup, Coleman's Mustard, Pop Tarts, and Lucky Charms.
While there is no comprehensive global directory of such shops, the presence of chains like Kellys and Pret a Manger, as well as multinational retailers like Tesco, suggests that many cities around the world are embracing the convenience of British and American food products.
- Consumers in cities like Paris, New York, Toronto, Hong Kong, and Singapore can enjoy a bit of home through lifestyle stores that specialize in food and drink, such as Pret a Manger, which offers British sandwiches, and specialty shops that stock items like Heinz Baked Beans, Marmite, Pop Tarts, and Lucky Charms.
- In Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague, residents can maintain their home-and-garden traditions using products from Kellys Expat Shopping, a retailer that caters to British and American ex-pats with a selection that includes food-and-drink items like Marmite, Heinz Baked Beans, tea, and garden supplies.
