Maatschap Broersen

What Maatschap Broersen does

Maatschap Broersen is a family-owned agricultural partnership (maatschap) headquartered in Lutjebroek, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, operating on the fertile Westfriese clay soil of the West-Friesland region. The company's roots trace back to the late sixteenth century, with the Broersen family farming and gardening the same soil for multiple generations. Its core activity is field-fresh vegetable cultivation, with particular specialization in spinach — described as core specialization for over 10 years — using a "sprintteelt" (sprint cultivation) method that takes plants from seed to harvestable leaf in a four-week cycle dependent on precise timing and constant monitoring.

The product portfolio centers on spinach (Spinazie) and a specialty wild spinach variant (Wilde Spinazie) aimed at wok and Mediterranean cooking, supplemented by individually packaged chicory (Andijvie) and green cabbage (Groenekool). Products are sold field-fresh, available washed or unwashed in flowpack packaging with customizable quantities. The business holds GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, and Planet Proof certifications, reflecting compliance with international food-safety and sustainability standards. The company distributes directly to customers in the West-Friesland regional market, with no disclosed online ordering, no named wholesale or retail partners, and no export activity in the data.

The revenue model is straightforward direct sales of fresh vegetables, with no published pricing, no recurring or subscription component, and no headcount disclosed. Marketing is limited to regional newspaper coverage (e.g., Noordhollands Dagblad) and a basic website presence. There is no evidence of external investment, subsidiaries, or a parent company; the entity operates as an independent family partnership with Gerard Broersen and Léon Broersen identified as involved in operations.

Name

Maatschap Broersen

Legal name

Maatschap Broersen

Website

https://mts-broersen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maatschap Broersen is a family farming partnership in Lutjebroek, Netherlands, specializing in field-fresh spinach cultivation on Westfriese clay soil, with supplementary chicory and green cabbage, serving regional West-Friesland customers under GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, and Planet Proof certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Vegetables

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Leafy Greens Farming (Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Chard) (AFAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leafy Greens & Salad Processing Packhouses (Fresh-Cut) (AFAOAGAI)

Keywords

• Leafy vegetable farming
• Fresh spinach cultivation
• Field-grown vegetables
• Leafy greens production
• Arable farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutjebroek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Fresh Vegetable Sales: Sale of field-fresh vegetables including spinach, wild spinach, chicory (andijvie), and green cabbage (groenekool) to customers. Products available washed or unwashed in flowpack packaging with customizable quantities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Maatschap Broersen is a family farm that cultivates and sells field-fresh vegetables, specializing in spinach and wild spinach grown on fertile Westfriese clay soil, supplemented by chicory (andijvie) and green cabbage (groenekool). Products are available washed or unwashed in flowpack packaging with quantities and outer packaging customized to customer needs, and the farm operates under GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, and Planet Proof certifications.

Product overview

Maatschap Broersen is a family vegetable farming business specializing in spinach cultivation, with over 10 years of specialization in field-fresh spinach. The core product portfolio centers on two spinach varieties: standard Spinazie (available washed or unwashed in flowpack) and Wilde Spinazie (wild spinach with a coarser, bubbled leaf for wok and Mediterranean cuisine). Additionally, the company offers supplementary vegetable products including Andijvie (chicory) and Groenekool (green cabbage), both sold as individually packaged and labeled units. All products emphasize freshness, quality, and attention to hygiene and environmental responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spinazie (Spinach) Field-fresh spinach cultivated on Westfriese clay soil, the company's primary product for over 10 years. Available washed or unwashed in flowpack packaging with quantities customized in suitable outer packaging. Intended for customers seeking day-fresh, vitamin- and nutrient-rich leafy greens.
• Wilde Spinazie (Wild Spinach) A coarser spinach variety with strongly bubbled leaves and a spicy aroma, suited to wok cooking and Mediterranean cuisine. Field-grown on the farm and sold as part of the spinach specialty range.
• Andijvie (Chicory / Endive) Individually packaged endive/chicory, weighed and labeled per piece, offered as a supplementary fresh vegetable alongside the farm's spinach range.
• Groenekool (Green Cabbage) Individually packaged and labeled green cabbage, provided as a supplementary fresh vegetable in the farm's product range.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Nature's Pride: Dutch importer, packer, and supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables serving European retailers. Comparable to Broersen as a Netherlands-based fresh-produce supplier, but at significantly larger scale and with a broad portfolio rather than leafy-green specialization.
• Greenyard: Belgian-headquartered global fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit & vegetable supplier. Comparable to Broersen as a major European operator in the same fresh-leafy supply chain, but operating at vastly greater scale across multiple categories and geographies.
• Total Produce (now Dole plc): Global fresh produce company (formerly Irish Total Produce, merged into Dole plc) with strong Dutch/EU sourcing operations. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same fresh-leafy supply chain, though vastly larger and more diversified than Broersen.
• Eosta: Dutch distributor of organic and sustainable fresh fruit and vegetables with the "Nature & More" brand and Planet Proof-style sustainability positioning. Comparable to Broersen in the Dutch sustainable fresh-produce space, but operating as a broad distributor rather than a primary grower.
• The Greenery (Coöperatie DOOR): Largest Dutch fresh produce cooperative, marketing fruit and vegetables from member growers across the Netherlands. Directly relevant as the dominant buyer/marketer of Dutch leafy vegetables that Broersen-style family farms supply into.

Direct peers

• Special Fruit: Belgian importer and distributor of specialty and exotic fresh produce. Comparable to Broersen as a small-to-mid specialty leafy-produce operator with sustainability focus, though broader in assortment.
• De Vrije Akker: Small Dutch biodynamic/arable farm producing organic vegetables and grains for direct sales. Comparable to Broersen as a Dutch small-scale family/specialty vegetable operation selling direct to local customers with sustainability positioning.
• Koppert Cress: Dutch specialist grower of fresh specialty greens, cresses, and micro-herbs. Highly comparable to Maatschap Broersen as a Netherlands-based family/specialty fresh-leaf producer serving foodservice and retail with differentiated, niche leafy varieties.
• Greenbow: Dutch grower and supplier of organic fresh leafy vegetables including spinach to retail and foodservice. Highly comparable to Broersen as a Dutch organic/sustainable leafy-green grower with similar product overlap and customer channels.
• Landgoed Baest: Dutch organic farm and estate producing vegetables, fruit, and herbs for direct retail and CSA. Comparable to Broersen as a Dutch heritage estate farm with diversified vegetables, direct customer channels, and sustainability credentials.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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