CLTV Zundert

What CLTV Zundert does

CLTV Zundert is a 121-year-old Dutch agricultural cooperative (founded 1904, ~250 members, 22 employees) headquartered at Molenstraat 155, Zundert, Netherlands, operating four integrated divisions: CLTV Handel (agricultural supply retail for crop protection, fertilizers, pots, tools, fencing, workwear, and animal feed); CLTV Veiling (auction hub channeling ~10 million kg of member strawberries annually to market via Coöperatie Hoogstraten since 1997, with growers becoming direct Hoogstraten members in 2019); CLTV Koeling (5,000 m2 of temperature-controlled storage across 13 cold cells to -4°C, IFS Logistics certified, serving both plant material and food products); and CLTV Transport (hub-and-spoke logistics built around the 2020 acquisition of Transportbedrijf Erik Tax BV and a 2026-announced Raats Transport BV takeover, with 15 tractors, 35 trailers, 13 Volvo trucks including an electric FM Electric, and dedicated routes to Boskoop, Opheusden, Haaren, and Belgium).

Underlying infrastructure includes a unique barcode-based traceability system for strawberry plants in cold storage, real-time fleet tracking, 1,400+ solar panels (now ~3,000), and a 3,000 m2 transport warehouse opened in 2024. The technology backbone is operational rather than algorithmic: there is no AI/ML, no proprietary software product, and no app; differentiation comes from physical infrastructure, regulatory certifications (IFS, GlobalG.A.P., GMP+, CDG, SecureFeed), the Hofleverancier royal designation, and community ties.

Revenue is generated through four streams: cooperative member subscriptions (€100/year nursery membership), one-time agricultural supply sales, transaction/logistics fees for transport and hub-to-hub services (€25 per Danish cart, €35 per pallet), and recurring cold-storage rental (per pallet position or full cell). Go-to-market combines a physical retail store, regional field sales representatives across North Brabant, Zeeland and Noorderkempen, the Coöperatie Hoogstraten auction channel, the LCB logistics partnership, and consumer touchpoints (WhatsApp, newsletter, Facebook, Instagram). Primary customer segments are strawberry and soft-fruit growers, tree and plant nursery growers, livestock farmers, hobby farmers, and private consumers.

Name

CLTV Zundert

Legal name

Coöperatieve vereniging tot bevordering van de landbouw onder Zundert en Rijsbergen

Website

https://cltvzundert.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLTV Zundert is a 1904-founded Dutch agricultural cooperative (~250 members) operating four integrated divisions—agricultural supply, strawberry auction, cold storage, and hub-and-spoke logistics—serving strawberry, nursery, livestock, and hobby-farming customers across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Crop protection supply
• Cold storage logistics
• Nursery transport solutions
• Soft fruit auction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zundert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail / Agricultural Supply Sales (CLTV Handel): Sale of agricultural inputs including crop protection products, fertilizers, pots, tools, workwear, fencing materials, animal feed, and nursery supplies to growers, gardeners, and hobby farmers. Serves the professional agricultural market as well as private consumers through a physical store and representatives covering North Brabant, Zeeland, and Noorderkempen.
2. Auction / Strawberry and Soft Fruit Sales (CLTV Veiling): CLTV acts as a service provider for logistics and quality inspection for Dutch strawberry and soft fruit growers on behalf of Coöperatie Hoogstraten. Approximately 10 million kg of strawberries are supplied annually, sold through Coöperatie Hoogstraten's auction clock.
3. Cold Storage / Cooling Services (CLTV Koeling): Rental of cold storage facilities (5000 m2 across 13 cold cells) for strawberry plants, nursery products, and other temperature-sensitive goods. Offers both rental of individual pallet positions and full cold cells, with conditioned storage to -4 degrees Celsius. Also serves food products under IFS Logistics certification.
4. Transport and Logistics (CLTV Transport): Collection, loading, and transportation of nursery tree and plant products through a hub-and-spoke model. Services include line routes to Boskoop, Opheusden, and Belgium, as well as charter services and a 'klutsenkar' small-order consolidation system. Fleet includes 15 tractors and 35 pieces of equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CLTV Zundert is a 1904-founded cooperative operating four integrated divisions for agricultural professionals: CLTV Handel (agricultural supply of crop protection, fertilizers, pots, tools, workwear, animal feed and fencing), CLTV Veiling (auction, quality inspection and logistics for strawberries and soft fruit via Coöperatie Hoogstraten), CLTV Koeling (5,000 m2 of cold storage across 13 cold cells for plant material and food-grade storage), and CLTV Transport (hub-and-spoke logistics with a fleet of 15 tractors, 13 Volvo trucks including an electric FM Electric, and 35 trailers). It also operates the CLTV Winkel retail store for both professionals and consumers.

Product overview

CLTV Zundert is a multi-service cooperative established in 1904 serving agricultural sectors with four integrated divisions: CLTV Handel (agricultural supply), CLTV Veiling (auction for strawberries and soft fruit), CLTV Koeling (refrigeration services), and CLTV Transport (logistics). The organization operates CLTV Winkel, a retail store serving both professionals and consumers, and offers a Tree Nursery Membership program. Core services include soil sampling, spray license training, equipment rental (tray filler), and specialized plant/tree transport. The cooperative provides comprehensive cultivation inputs including fertilizers, crop protection products, substrates, pots, containers, and growing equipment across nursery, horticulture, and livestock sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CLTV Handel (Agricultural Supply)
• CLTV Veiling (Strawberry and Soft Fruit Auction Hub)
• CLTV Koeling (Cold Storage)
• CLTV Transport (Nursery Logistics)
• CLTV Winkel (Retail Store)
• Lidmaatschap Boomkwekerij (Nursery Membership)
• Grondmonsters (Soil Sampling)
• Spuitlicentie (Spray License Training)
• Trayvuller (Tray Filler Equipment Rental)
• Klutsenkar Small-Batch Transport Service

Quantifiable outcome

• ~10 million kg of strawberries sold annually through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, with the cooperative's combined volume reaching ~30 million kg
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Logistiek Centrum Boskoop (LCB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024From July 2024, CLTV Transport and Logistiek Centrum Boskoop entered an intensive logistics partnership. Joint initiatives include the 'klutsenkar' (small consignment consolidation cart) and 'hub-to-hub' transport between Zundert and Boskoop at rates of €25 per Danish cart and €35 per pallet. LCB is part of Houtman Bedrijvengroep and is a key distribution hub for the Greenport Boskoop region.
• Hoco Containerverhuur (Houtman Bedrijvengroep)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2019CLTV has handled rental of Hoco containers in the Zundert region for decades. Hoco is part of Houtman Bedrijvengroep, which also owns Logistiek Centrum Boskoop and Houtman Logistiek. This existing relationship paved the way for the 2024 intensive partnership with LCB.
• Fruitport West-BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2018CLTV Zundert is a co-initiator of Fruitport West-Brabant, a platform launched April 2018 alongside ZLTO, Rewin, and Rabobank Zuidelijke Baronie to strengthen the soft fruit sector in West-Brabant (production value estimated €150-200 million). CLTV Chairman Rinie van Tilburg also serves as chairman of Fruitport West-Brabant. The platform aims to connect growers, municipalities, and knowledge institutions.
• Coöperatie HoogstratencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Since 1997, CLTV Zundert channels all strawberry and soft fruit sales through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, which sells approximately 20 million kg of strawberries annually via auction. In 2019, CLTV's member growers became direct members of Coöperatie Hoogstraten, with CLTV serving as a service provider for logistics and inspection for Dutch strawberry growers.
• ABZ DiervoedingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTV works with ABZ Diervoeding to supply animal feed and advisory services to livestock farmers (dairy and pig). Bulk and roughage feeds are delivered directly to farms. ABZ also supplies hobby animal feeds distributed through CLTV's retail store.
• Crop SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTV Handel collaborates with Crop Solutions, a purchasing cooperative of multiple agricultural cooperatives. This partnership enables competitive purchasing of fertilizers, crop protection, and other inputs for CLTV's customers.
• Compas AgrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTV Zundert and Compas Agro jointly organize annual innovation days (Innovatiedagen) in September, covering strawberry, nursery, and asparagus cultivation. These events count toward spray license renewal. Compas Agro also co-develops educational content and field demonstrations.
• SecureFeedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTV participates in SecureFeed, a proactive monitoring system for animal feed products and their suppliers. This participation ensures feed safety compliance and supplier oversight.
• Houtman BedrijvengroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Logistiek Centrum Boskoop and Houtman Logistiek. Jeffrey Houtman, director of Houtman Bedrijvengroep, described the logistics partnership with CLTV as driving further centralization and higher concentration of plant trade in the Greenport Boskoop region.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CZAV: Dutch agricultural supply cooperative based in Zeeland, serving arable and horticultural growers with crop protection, fertilizers, and advisory services. Directly comparable to CLTV Handel in agricultural-input retail and member-services model.
• Agruniek Rijnvallei: Dutch agricultural cooperative supplying crop inputs, feed, and advisory to livestock and arable farmers. Comparable to CLTV in the cooperative retail and field-advisory model serving primary producers in the Netherlands.
• BelOrta: Belgian fruit and vegetable auction cooperative, already a partner for CLTV's vegetable marketing. Closely comparable in cooperative fruit/vegetable auction, quality inspection, and grower-services model.
• Van Iperen: Dutch specialist in crop protection, specialty fertilizers, and seeds. Comparable to CLTV Handel in distribution of crop inputs and agronomic advisory to professional growers.
• Coöperatie Hoogstraten: Belgian strawberry and soft-fruit auction cooperative. CLTV's primary commercialization partner, selling ~10 million kg of CLTV member strawberries annually. Closest direct comparable in cooperative-led soft-fruit aggregation and quality inspection.

Broad incumbents

• Boerenbond: Belgian farmers' union and cooperative organization providing inputs, advisory, and advocacy. Broader Belgian counterpart to CLTV's cooperative grower-services role.
• The Greenery: Major Dutch fresh produce supplier integrating sourcing, packaging, and distribution. Adjacent incumbent to CLTV's auction/marketing and transport services for fruit and vegetables.
• Royal FloraHolland: Largest Dutch floriculture auction cooperative. Comparable in cooperative-led horticultural auction infrastructure and member-grower services, though focused on flowers rather than soft fruit and nursery stock.
• Avebe: Dutch cooperative for potato starch and protein. Comparable in the Dutch cooperative-led agricultural processing model, though in a different commodity vertical.

Emerging players

• Logistiek Centrum Boskoop (LCB): Dutch nursery logistics hub in Boskoop and 2024 strategic partner of CLTV Transport for hub-to-hub and klutsenkar services. Closely comparable in nursery-specific hub-and-spoke logistics infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CltvZundert
• Instagraminstagram.com/cltvwinkel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cltv-zundert

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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