Sustainable expansion: Van Gog Kwekerijen takes over Grubbenvorst

Sustainable expansion: Van Gog Kwekerijen takes over Grubbenvorst

The takeover of a greenhouse can have far -reaching effects on the local community, especially when it comes to expansion and sustainable cultivation. On December 1, 2024, van Gog Kwekerijen will take over the Grubbenvorst of Wijnen Square Crops from Limburg. This area, which includes 32 hectares of paprika, also offers the possibility to expand with another 22 hectares of land.

meaning for the environment and employment

Marion van Gog, the managing director and owner of Van Gog Kwekerijen, has been intensively looking for development opportunities in recent years to make her operational practices more environmentally conscious. "This takeover optimally complements our sustainability strategy. We are pleased that we integrate a company that matches our visions. The creation of sustainable jobs is important to us," she explains.

The role of innovation

The long -term planning of van Gog Kwekerijen not only includes the cultivation of peppers, but also from tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries, which increases the total area in the Netherlands and Germany to 110 hectares. "Expansion in the horticultural industry is necessary to be able to offer innovative solutions for future agriculture," said Koen Saris, the manager at the new location. Through innovative cultivation methods, the company wants to increase productivity and at the same time minimize the environmental impact.

a new chapter for the employees

The current location in Grubbenvorst continues to operate under the usual conditions, with the tasks in the field of processing and selling paprika remaining at Harvest House. Pieter Wijnen, the owner of Wijnen Square Crops, is optimistic that the company is in good hands in the new structure at van Gog Kwekerijen. "We would like to ensure that our employees will continue to have good development opportunities in the future," Wijnen continues.

outlook for the future

The takeover not only marks a growth step for van Gog Kwekerijen, but also signals a strong interest in sustainable cultivation methods in the Limburg region. This commitment could contribute to stabilization and creation of jobs in the community, which is of great importance for the local economy. For many employees, new perspectives and development opportunities open up.