“With our import lines and Dutch production, we can offer a complete Asian range”
Source: HD.com
As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. Freshchoi launches Dutch season for Asian leafy vegetables “With our import lines and Dutch production, we can offer a complete Asian range” At Freshchoi, the season for Chinese vegetables from Dutch greenhouses has started again.
The Spanish season for Asian leafy crops had its ups and downs due to flooding. This led to an inconsistent supply and high prices during the winter period," says Jan-Willem Schinkelshoek.
"In winter, 80% of our supply comes from Spain and 20% from our own production. Now we are moving towards 100% own production." © Freshchoi Freshchoi grows Asian leafy crops under glass in the Pijnacker region on an area of 12 hectares.
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