Sustainability

Sustainability and environmentally conscious practices are becoming increasingly important every day. That’s why at Beekers Berries, we have taken various initiatives to support the environment. Curious? Below, you’ll find what we’re doing! Let’s take the step towards a sustainable future together!

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Water collection and recycling in the greenhouses

At Beekers Berries, we have transitioned to substrate cultivation, which means we no longer grow in soil but above ground. An innovative aspect of this approach is the careful treatment of excess water: we collect it, filter it thoroughly, and reuse it in our cultivation process.

This change not only has positive environmental effects but also offers benefits to our growers. Reduced environmental impact and efficient water use lead to cost savings.

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Protected cultivation

Our soft fruit grows outdoors under protective covers. This is very convenient! Firstly, it ensures that the soft fruit suffers less damage. Soft fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries, is particularly sensitive. By protecting them from rain and wind, we maintain their shelf life and quality, resulting in more top-quality berries for you as a consumer.

The use of these protective covers is not only good for the quality of the berries but also better for nature. We need fewer crop protection products, and the natural predators we use are much more effective. This way, we reduce our environmental impact. At Beekers, we value growing the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, but we also strive to be good stewards of the earth. With the protective covers in our outdoor cultivation, we are taking a step towards a future with delicious and environmentally friendly soft fruit for everyone!

Meet our soft fruit

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Natural balance in pest control

Our growers are using fewer and fewer crop protection products; they are cleverly employing natural enemies in our environment. There are many insects in nature that serve as natural predators of harmful pests. We utilize these beneficial insects to combat harmful pests in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

The decision to use natural enemies is aimed at significantly reducing the use of crop protection products. This not only preserves natural balance but also promotes healthy crops.

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(Green) Energy

At Beekers, we are committed everyday to a more sustainable future by generating green energy and minimizing our energy consumption. Our dedicated growers actively participate in environmentally friendly initiatives, with the use of solar panels as a key element in our sustainability efforts.

Increasingly, we see our fields and facilities adorned with solar panels, which generate electricity from renewable sources. The use of solar energy is a significant step towards more environmentally friendly cultivation practices, aiming for self-sufficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Recent recipes

This way, we ensure the tastiest soft fruit, grown in a healthy and sustainable manner. Would you like to experience how our love for soft fruit and nature tastes in our delicious strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries? Pick them yourself from our PlukExpress. Eat them fresh from the container, or get inspired by our delicious recipes.

Are you looking for extra inspiration? Feel free to also check out our Facebook and Instagram. There, we share not only tasty recipes, interesting facts, behind-the-scenes looks, but much more!

 

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