The family business in the Noordoostpolder was founded in the 1950s by their grandfather, who moved with his family from Zeeland to the polder. In 1979, their father started the chicory farm, and chicory has been grown here for 45 years now. What started in open fields grew into hydroponics in 1990. In addition to chicory, the company has a strong arable farming division, including table potatoes, seed potatoes, seed onions and sugar beets. Here, chicory cultivation starts with the seed and ends with a fresh head in the shop!
Robin and René are now the third generation and work closely with their parents and partners, who help out where necessary. With young families, it’s always a busy place!
The choice for TOLPOORT VEGETABLES was based on its small-scale, efficient organisation, where short lines of communication between growers and the cooperative are central.
Fortunately, besides farming, there is still time for relaxation: spending time with family and friends, and of course football – and much more besides!
