Oostland Company specializes in the cultivation and trade of peppers. The company grows both red and yellow peppers at multiple locations in the Oostland region. Teun, Eléonore and Lennert Hendriks form the fourth generation of the family business’s management.
Productinformation about blockhain| Origin story | The family business was founded in 1910 and initially focused on the outdoor cultivation of various vegetables. The nursery was originally located in Leidschendam. In 1973, Frank Hendriks joined the company as the third generation. When the company had to make way for housing, he left for Berkel en Rodenrijs in 1980. After growing cucumbers and tomatoes, the choice was made in 1992 to grow peppers. |
| Product origin | Oostland Company grows peppers in the colours red and yellow. In doing so, they specifically select high-quality varieties. The cultivation process takes place precisely and the crops always receive the right care and attention. In addition, the substrates are replaced every year and the greenhouses are coated in the spring for better summer quality. The use of double screens also limits energy consumption. |
| Certifications | PlanetProof |
| Energy consumption | In 2018, the next step was taken to make the company more sustainable. With large sloping and flat roofs, the building is the ideal location for solar panels. They placed 1,457 solar panels on the sorting and packaging hall and each solar panel is expected to generate 252 kWh of sustainable solar energy per year. The green energy from the solar panels is used to cool the peppers to maintain quality, |
| Certifications | GlobalG.AP Certificate |
| Certifications | GlobalGrasp |
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