Redcurrants

Redcurrants are small, juicy fruits known for their distinctive fresh, slightly tart flavour. Their bright-red colour and beautiful shine create an attractive presentation on the shelf. With their distinctive flavour, redcurrants are delicious eaten fresh and are also particularly well suited to desserts, baking, salads, jams and sauces. The Greenery works closely with specialist growers to offer high-quality redcurrants, with a focus on freshness, flavour and shelf life.

Growers

The Greenery works with specialist Dutch currant growers committed to producing high-quality, flavoursome fruit. One example is Zachtfruit Schalkwijk, the Van Garderen family business. Active in fruit growing since 1981, the company specialises in crops including redcurrants. Alongside cultivation, it also handles the cooling, grading and packing of soft fruit.

Innovation and sustainability play an important role at Zachtfruit Schalkwijk. The company uses modern storage techniques to preserve the quality of redcurrants for longer. It also invests in smart irrigation systems, sensor-based research into plant stress and energy-efficient cooling technology. These efforts support more efficient, future-proof cultivation.

Together with The Greenery and other partners, Zachtfruit Schalkwijk participates in Forward Farming Fruit. This initiative focuses on research, knowledge sharing and the development of sustainable cultivation methods. In this way, we work alongside our growers on innovative solutions for the fruit growing of tomorrow.

Packaging options

The Greenery offers redcurrants in various packaging formats, including punnets, boxes and crates. This allows us to meet the needs of retail customers and different sales channels. Packaging focuses on protecting the delicate fruits, maintaining freshness and ensuring attractive presentation.

Key features

• Distinctive fresh, slightly tart flavour
• Small, firm and juicy berries
• Attractive bright-red colour with a beautiful shine
• Recognisable clusters with decorative appeal
• Versatile in desserts, baking, salads and sauces
• Suitable for eating fresh and culinary uses
• Available year-round thanks to modern storage techniques
• Quintessential Dutch summer fruit

Availability

Redcurrants are available year-round from The Greenery. Modern storage techniques help preserve the quality of the berries after harvest. Exact availability depends on the season and harvest conditions.