Nominees 2024

Limgroup (Horst)

Limgroup (Horst): A breeding company from Limburg that develops new varieties of asparagus and strawberries. For 60 years, it has been a leading force in asparagus breeding. According to the jury, it is an exceptionally impressive company with tremendous drive and innovative strength. Limgroup has disruptively established an F1 hybrid strawberry program, making it a driver of transition in the sector.

This frontrunner definitely deserves its place in this year’s top three nominees!

Ronico (Hem)

A grower, forcer, and packer from West Friesland producing more than 250 million tulips per year. The company was founded in 1939 and is now run by the third generation.

According to the jury, it is a leader in its field. As one of the first companies, it began mapping the carbon footprint per tulip. The company places a strong focus on innovation, using high-tech cultivation and robotization in a sector that is under social pressure and in need of sustainable solutions.

In short, a remarkable company that truly deserves its place in the top three!

KP Holland (Naaldwijk)

A breeder, propagator, and producer of Spathiphyllum, Curcuma, and Kalanchoë. A family business that has been around for 75 years.

According to the jury, it is a consistently top-performing company with a strong strategy and vision. It now has a fresh, young management team that is shaping collaboration and sustainability in the supply chain through a modern approach.

KP Holland also won the Horticultural Entrepreneur Award in 2000. Compliments to a company that has operated at such a high level for so long — truly deserving of a nomination!