A business that brings together cultivation, processing, storage and packing.

What began in 1997 as a small-scale growing business in Heerhugowaard has developed into UZ Vegetables: a company that brings together cultivation, processing, storage and packing. Based in the northern part of North Holland, the company supplies a range of field-grown vegetables, with a strong focus on the needs of business customers.

From cultivation to a complete supply chain

UZ Vegetables grows crops including iceberg lettuce, pointed cabbage, white cabbage and sweet flat cabbage. The crops are grown on various plots across the region, on different soil types.

The business has grown considerably over the years. Dolf Ursem started with a small storage facility in 1997, and Niels Zuurbier, followed later by Ivan and Dave Zuurbier, joined the company. UZ Vegetables subsequently developed into a business with an extensive growing area and its own processing and storage facilities.

Control over processing and storage

In-house processing is a key part of UZ Vegetables’ operations. The cabbages are processed and packed on the company’s own premises. The business also has cold stores for Controlled Atmosphere storage. By precisely managing the conditions in these stores, cabbage products can be kept in good condition for longer.

Tailored solutions are another important part of the service. Products can be prepared in the quantities and packaging required by different customers. UZ Vegetables also has its own loading and unloading facilities.

Developing together

Sustainability is part of the company’s development. UZ Vegetables uses GPS technology, solar panels, green manure crops and compost. It also pays attention to biodiversity around its premises and fields.

The strength of UZ Vegetables lies in its combination of scale and flexibility: growing, processing, storing and packing its own produce, with customer needs as the starting point.