With the growing global population, providing healthy and sustainable food is a real challenge. GreenFood50 offers quinoa that is locally grown in the Netherlands without the use of pesticides. It is a nutritious, sustainable alternative with a low ecological footprint.
Productinformation about blockhain| Origin story | Since 2014, we have successfully cultivated quinoa in the Netherlands in a sustainable way. As a result, this super-healthy seed — originally from South America (just like the potato) — no longer needs to travel all the way across the ocean. That saves quite a few food miles! Together with our proud farmers and the rest of the Dutch quinoa supply chain, we’re able to turn our passion for healthy, local, and sustainable food into reality — with care for both people and planet. |
| Product origin | Bronland 12H, Wageningen, Nederland |
| C02 per kg | Due to global warming, the climate in the Netherlands is becoming increasingly warmer, making it harder for some crops to thrive. Fortunately, Dutch-grown quinoa is highly resilient: it tolerates heat well, grows successfully in dry and saline soils, and requires minimal irrigation thanks to its deep root system. This root system also improves soil structure and supports the United Nations’ Goal 13: Climate Action, as well as Goal 2: Zero Hunger, by contributing to food security and sustainable local agriculture. |
| Land use | Skilled farmers work day and night to grow Dutch quinoa sustainably — without pesticides and using GMO-free varieties. They receive fair prices for their quinoa and contribute to the EU Green Deal, which promotes organic farming, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as decent work, responsible production, and land preservation. |
| Water use | During harvest, plant residues remain on the land, which helps improve soil fertility. The seeds are cleaned using advanced equipment, and the waste stream is digested into energy, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. This contributes to the United Nations’ Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Additionally, crop residues are tested as animal feed, after which the manure is returned to the land. |
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