Innovative and sustainable cultivation substrates really work

Over recent decades, the number of commercially available cultivation substrates has increased significantly. Various players are pushing for sustainability and trying to convince producers to grow crops using their substrates. At Coöperatie Hoogstraten, we want to help you make an informed choice. That is why we test various innovations extensively at Proefcentrum Hoogstraten (Hoogstraten Research […]

This grower saves money by sharing water and energy generated by floating solar panels

Tomato grower Meer Fresh Products installed 3,100 solar panels on its rainwater tanks. The grower shares the energy generated and its surplus water with nearby meat processing company Comeco. The result is that both companies now benefit from the new facility. “The green energy from the solar panels goes to Comeco,” explains Mitch Vermeiren of […]

Coöperatie Hoogstraten wins VOKA Prize for Sustainable Entrepreneurship.

On September 27, 2024, we received the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Prize from VOKA, stemming from our efforts in sustainability and innovation. “Cooperative Hoogstraten has succeeded, among other things, in creating a lever for innovation in close cooperation with research centers, whether for suppliers, customers and consumers,” echoed the jury. „Cooperative Hoogstraten has created a lever for […]

Coöperatie Hoogstraat achieves VCDO sustainability certification for 12th year running

In June 2024, Coöperatie Hoogstraten achieved the VCDO certificate for sustainable entrepreneurship for the 12th year in a row. This recognition comes after an intense year of strategically embedding sustainability into our vision for the future. VCDO is the Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship, which helps companies integrate sustainability into their corporate DNA and achieve […]