Beekenkamp Group celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. What began in 1951 as a small-scale vegetable plant nursery on 1.3 hectares in Maasdijk has grown into an international enterprise with more than 95 hectares of greenhouses, over 2,900 employees and an annual production of more than 2 billion young plants, divided among Beekenkamp Vegetables, Beekenkamp Ornamentals, Beekenkamp Verpakkingen and Deliflor Chrysanten.

The anniversary will be celebrated during the Flower Trials in June, with a large event for employees in October, and with various other activities. In addition, a special anniversary emblem will be visible this year at all locations, on all trucks, and in all communications to mark this milestone.

The family story of Beekenkamp Group began in 1951 with founder Govert Beekenkamp. His vision and entrepreneurship laid the foundation for a versatile and innovative company within global horticulture. Commitment, reliability and innovation have been central from the very beginning and remain the core values of the family business. Resilience and a determined mentality form the basis of what the company is today: a leading international player with activities in more than 45 countries and branches in Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Asia.

An Beekenkamp, co-owner: “This anniversary is a tribute to our employees and to our loyal customers. Our people are the heart of the company; their craftsmanship and commitment have brought us to where we are today. Equally important are the customers who have placed their trust in us for many years and with whom we continue to grow and innovate. We celebrate 75 years of history, but above all the people and relationships that make us stronger every day.”

From the 1980s onwards, the company began a strong growth acceleration with the acquisition of Lyraflor, the establishment of Beekenkamp Verpakkingen, and the expansion of cutting production to countries including Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya. Thanks to several strategic acquisitions – including Leen de Mos Tropica, Fred Blokker, Novaplant, Deltastek, Brabantstek and Florema – Beekenkamp further developed into a major market player in young plants. In 2000, Govert handed the company over to his daughters An and Margriet.

Under the leadership of An Beekenkamp, Marc Driessen, Peter Zaat and Fons van der Vleuten, major steps have once again been taken in recent years. The opening of the Research & Development Center in Maasdijk, new production locations in Kenya, Colombia and Japan, a state-of-the-art rooting facility in Nieuwaal and the newly built vegetable greenhouse in Maasdijk all demonstrate the organisation’s ongoing commitment to global innovation.

Beekenkamp Group proudly reflects on 75 years of entrepreneurship and confidently looks ahead to the future, with the mission to deliver young plants from its own genetics and sustainable solutions for the global horticultural sector.

Op 11 en 12 april vindt Kom in de Kas in het Westland plaats aan de Oranjepolderweg in Maasdijk. Deliflor en Beekenkamp zullen beide dagen hun deuren openen. Bij Deliflor laten we zien hoe nieuwe chrysantenrassen ontstaan en wat daar allemaal bij komt kijken. Bezoekers kunnen vanaf veiling Royal FloraHolland met bussen het gebied bezoeken. Ook zijn bezoekers van harte welkom op de fiets. Het is niet mogelijk om met de auto de Korte Kruisweg of Oranjepolderweg te bereiken.

We heten u van harte welkom om ons en vele andere glastuinbouwbedrijven te bezoeken tussen 10.00-17.00 uur.

On Thursday, 5 February, three luxury limousines pulled up in front of Zentoo DC to treat around 25 ladies from export companies to a truly pampering afternoon! “Reflecting beauty” is not only applicable to the beautiful white chrysanthemum variety Mirana, but was also very much the motto of this beauty day.

After a luxurious limousine ride towards Made — with a glass of champagne, of course, not to be missed — the ladies were welcomed by Deliflor Chrysanthemums and Zentoo with a delightful lunch/high tea. A long table set up along the path between the flowers at Martijn Middelburg’s company made this an experience in itself.

Next, various beauty stations were set up where the ladies could have their nails, makeup and hair done, as well as enjoy a relaxing massage. Fully pampered and relaxed, they then had their photos taken with a stunning Mirana bouquet in front of the now well-known Mirana glitter wall. This was complemented by plenty of selfies among the beautiful fields of Mirana chrysanthemums in the greenhouse.

According to the ladies present, it was a very successful afternoon and more than welcome during the busy period they have (had) in the run-up to the Valentine’s Day trade.

Meet spray chrysanthemum Sugarbunny! This adorable pink little ball is sure to steal many hearts. But beneath her sweet appearance lies a strong and feisty little flower. On Thursday, January 22, Zentoo will introduce this new eye‑catcher to the market for the very first time.

A market with stronger connections between growers, traders, and Deliflor—that was the objective of the Deli Flower Market. Given the many enthusiastic reactions from all parties involved, it is fair to say that this goal has been achieved. Not only were growers able to evaluate novelties in Deliflor’s flowering trial—where there was once again plenty of new material to discover—but sales representatives from the growers’ collectives were also able to present their own assortments to the attending traders. In addition, they had the opportunity to discuss their highlights from the flowering trial in greater detail with the trade. A true win-win situation.