Discover the rich history of Van Kessel Fruit, specialized in apples from Dutch soil. With more than seventy years of experience, they control every step of the process, from growing the fruit from their own orchards to carefully packaging it for the end user. Van Kessel Fruit ensures that the apples are of top quality and stay fresh for a long time by carefully controlling time, quality and location in every step of the process.
The history of Van Kessel Fruit goes back to the thirties of the previous century. Surrounded by orchards and fruit, they are rooted in the Gelderse Rivierenland. Van Kessel Fruit has had its origins here since the thirties. A traditional family business that specializes in growing, processing and marketing top fruit.
Product origin
Van Kessel Fruit B.V.
Provincialeweg 143-145
5334 JG Velddriel
Energy consumption
Currently, Van Kessel generates 30% of its energy consumption itself. In total, there are 2,000 panels on the roof of Van Kessel Fruit.
Future Climate
Facilitating more options to retain water for drier periods.
Land use
More flower strips. This has an effect on insects, but also on animals that are dependent on them. The choice of rootstocks of trees for new planting also has an impact on the soil condition. Development in this area is also continuing and there are more and more species that have a better absorption of substances or resistance to diseases. As a result, less nitrogen is needed and fewer pesticides are needed.
Top quality mark
PlanetProof
Water consumption
Van Kessel Fruit has invested in its own water purification. Because the water used in sorting is continuously cleaned, up to 95% of the process water can be reused.
