Sustainability comes first
Sustainable Bell Pepper Cultivation: Innovation with Care for the Earth
We grow approximately 82 million bell peppers in various colors annually. We do this with the utmost care for the environment. Although cultivation inevitably involves emissions, we are confident that we are among the most sustainable farms in the world. What do we mean by input/output? We strive to produce as many healthy bell peppers as possible with minimal environmental impact.
Our sustainable approach includes:
Reusable water and fertilizers
Maximizing production per m²
Using innovative techniques that help us achieve these goals
Biological Pest Control and Sustainable Cultivation
We use pest control methods and cultivate according to PlanetProof guidelines. We also heat our greenhouses sustainably, using geothermal energy to heat the 43 hectares of greenhouse surface. The 75-degree water is pumped from the subsurface, providing an energy-efficient solution.
Biomass Plant and Sustainable Energy
From early October to mid-April, we provide supplementary heat through our biomass plant, which runs on shredded prunings from a 150 km radius around Andijk. We also grow seasonally and do not use artificial lighting. Nevertheless, we generate electricity through 3,844 solar panels and combined heat and power, which can supply up to 10,000 households.
Energy Efficiency and Green Greenhouses
All locations have double energy screens that are closed in cold weather to minimize energy loss. Our greenhouses are green-labeled, meaning they are built with a wide range of environmentally friendly measures.
Thanks to these initiatives, we use 75% less fossil fuels, resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions!
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