Dutch beetroot
The beetroot also known as ‘ Kroten’ is a typically Dutch product, which has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In addition to a variety of applications in the kitchen, red beets are also tremendously healthy. Beets contain a lot of folic acid, manganese, potassium, copper, iron, fibre, and magnesium. Holland Food Trade beetroot’s are farmed in West-Friesland on loam soil. This makes them tastier, easy to boil, and gives them a deep red colour.
Availability of beetroot
Dutch beetroots are available all year round.
Dutch beetroot for fresh markets and supermarkets and industry
Beetroots find their way to the consumer through the market channel or via supermarket chains in Europe. Besides the pre-packaged beetroot we offer beetroots for industrial purposes.
Assortment of beetroot
The beetroots are packaged and available in the following assortments:
- A – 50/80 mm;
- A – 50/90 mm;
- B – 80/100 mm;
- C- 100/+ mm.
Packaging options of beetroot
The beetroots have been sorted and are available in the following packagings:
- 10 kg mesh bag;
- 5 kg mesh bag;
- EPS-M;
- +/- 1100 kg jumbo bag.
Beetroot cultivation
The beetroot is a two-year crop which generates a root pen in the first year. During the second year, the root pen grows into a tuber. The farming season starts in March and ends in September.
Harvesting of beetroot
Beetroots are harvested between May and November. A top-lifting harvesting machine is used for this. Industry crops are also harvested using a potato harvester.
Storage of beetroot
After harvesting, the beetroots are stored under optimal storage conditions. This means a constant temperature, sufficient natural ventilation, and relatively high humidity.
Certificates of beetroot
The beetroot is Global Gap certified.
