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At Kwekerij Van Winden, everything revolves around a plant that leaves little room for chance: the Zamioculcas. This strong, glossy houseplant is known for its resilience, but those who grow it professionally know that climate stability is crucial. “We grow a crop that is extremely sensitive to its environment,” says Tom van Winden, who runs the business together with his father André. “If conditions deviate even slightly, the plant retreats into its tuber. Growth stops. That’s why the greenhouse climate is sacred to us.”

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Anyone stepping into Nursery Wouters immediately senses the scale and dynamism of the Dutch company. Three locations in the Netherlands, together covering around 47 hectares, a broad range of seasonal crops and an organisation that is constantly moving. “Our greenhouse never stands still for long”, says Coen Wouters. “Each season calls for different crops, different control strategies and different choices. That’s exactly what makes this work so interesting.”

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In the world of high-tech greenhouses, Priva sees itself as the brain and nervous system of a greenhouse horticulture company: a system that controls everything a plant needs to thrive. From climate control to irrigation, from CO₂ to lighting, Priva connects and orchestrates the processes that enable growth. In this MasterKas interview, CEO Hans Peters discusses the balance between innovation and practical application, the changing role of the grower, and the future of the sector.

At Leen Middelburg Chrysantemums (LMC) in Made and the Westland region, the third generation is now in charge.  Barry (33) and his cousin Sander (32) took over the family business at a young age, after an intense period of illness and loss in the family. Today they manage five locations and are fully committed to scaling up, sustainability and data.  

On the outskirts of Erica, Drenthe, Inge Bergsma-de Vries, her two brothers, her husband, and her father run a modern 18-hectare cucumber farm. Drenthe Growers is not only a true family business but also a prime example of how to deliver top quality every day while working towards a sustainable future.

In Aguascalientes, Mexico, growers face a climate with cold winters that require heating and summers with high radiation and temperatures reaching up to 35 °C. In this context, JD Agro, a company founded in 2022, produces TOV tomatoes for export to the United States and Canada. With the screen Harmony 2845, JD Agro has achieved up to 45% gas savings and improved the greenhouse climate for tomato production.

Tiffany Meijer is Project Manager International Trade – Horti & Food at InnovationQuarter and works at Rotterdam Partners . In her role at both organizations, she supports companies from South Holland in their international ambitions. From her office in The Hague or Rotterdam, she connects innovative Dutch companies with international markets.

For ANSU Orchids, energy savings and precision go hand in hand. Working closely with Holland Scherming and Svensson, the nursery upgraded to the new Obscura 9970 FR A blackout screen, combining innovation, trust, and craftsmanship.

Energy use is a constant focus for greenhouse growers, but knowing whether your screen strategy is truly delivering savings can be difficult. That’s why Svensson developed Energy Monitor, a practical tool that shows the real impact of your screen decisions on energy consumption.