History
An ode to tradition
Around 1900
Beginning of the family business
Back in history! Wim Peters is the third generation in the Peters family to grow tomatoes. Early 20th century Wim Peters' grandfather started a mixed (full soil and greenhouse) company in Loosduinen. In the years that followed, Wim's grandfather and uncle further built the company into a tomato nursery. In more than a hundred years of existence, the company has always been very progressive.
1985
Wim in the firm
Back in history! In 1985 Wim joined his father and uncle in the company. Before this, he had been working in the company for several years and had completed his secondary horticultural school education. In 2000 Wim takes over the company, the company name Kwekerij Wim Peters was then created.
2002
Company moves to Wagenmaker in Someren
In 2002, the company moved from Loosduinen to Someren. The company was newly built. The total area was 41000 m2.
2003
3.3ha added
In the end of 2003, the entire farm of 74300 m2 was realized. The first years in Someren Wim grew standard vine tomatoes.
2009
Company on the Hoge Akkerweg purchased
Another location was added to the company in 2009. The nearby company at 10 Hoge Akkerweg was added to the acreage. The name of the company was Vivaio Peters. With 87000 m2 of additional greenhouses, the total size of the company came to 16.2 hectares. From 2009 the company started to specialize in Plum tomatoes.
2013
3.5 Ha LED/Hybrid lighting (Wim Peters Nursery)
LED lighting has been used since 2013, allowing the company to produce high-quality tomatoes year-round. Because the interlighting modules are suspended between the plants, there is a good distribution of light and heat.
2014
3.5ha LED/Hybrid lighting (Vivaio Peters)
After the good results from this method of LED lighting, another 3.5 ha of LED/hybrid lighting was hung at the Vivaio Peters B.V. company in 2014. Curious about our crops? Then click here.
2016
Hailstorm destroys both businesses
In 2016, a hailstorm destroyed both farms in Someren. The greenhouses were demolished and one modern farm was built on both sites.
2017
Rebuild to one modern business
Over a year later, both locations were back in production. Due to the new construction, Wim Peters decided to give the entire organization a fresh start. From the beginning of 2018, both companies will go public with the same name, called Wim Peters Nurseries.
2020
Acquisition of Greenco Someren
In 2020, Wim Peters Kwekerijen acquired Greenco Someren. The locations are a stone's throw from each other in Someren. As a result, the company has doubled in size. The total area is 310,000 m2. The acquisition is a result of the increased demand for our tomatoes.
2021
The Tomato Cottage
From April 2021 we will have our own sales point. Here you can taste the tomatoes of Wim Peters Nurseries yourself from now on. From Mini Cherry Vine tomatoes to Plum and Vine tomatoes. Every day the tomatoes are harvested and the farm vending machine replenished. In other words, you can't get the tomatoes fresher. For more information click here.
2022
Sales
As of January 1, 2022, Wim Peters Nurseries has taken the sale of tomatoes into its own hands. This is a logical step in the development of the company, which wants to seize more opportunities and produce in a customer-oriented way.
Around 1900
Beginning of the family business
Back in history! Wim Peters is the third generation in the Peters family to grow tomatoes. Early 20th century Wim Peters' grandfather started a mixed (full soil and greenhouse) company in Loosduinen. In the years that followed, Wim's grandfather and uncle further built the company into a tomato nursery. In more than a hundred years of existence, the company has always been very progressive.
1985
Wim in the firm
Back in history! In 1985 Wim joined his father and uncle in the company. Before this, he had been working in the company for several years and had completed his secondary horticultural school education. In 2000 Wim takes over the company, the company name Kwekerij Wim Peters was then created.
2002
Company moves to Wagenmaker in Someren
In 2002, the company moved from Loosduinen to Someren. The company was newly built. The total area was 41000 m2.
2003
3.3ha added
In the end of 2003, the entire farm of 74300 m2 was realized. The first years in Someren Wim grew standard vine tomatoes.
2009
Company on the Hoge Akkerweg purchased
Another location was added to the company in 2009. The nearby company at 10 Hoge Akkerweg was added to the acreage. The name of the company was Vivaio Peters. With 87000 m2 of additional greenhouses, the total size of the company came to 16.2 hectares. From 2009 the company started to specialize in Plum tomatoes.
2013
3.5 Ha LED/Hybrid lighting (Wim Peters Nursery)
LED lighting has been used since 2013, allowing the company to produce high-quality tomatoes year-round. Because the interlighting modules are suspended between the plants, there is a good distribution of light and heat.
2014
3.5ha LED/Hybrid lighting (Vivaio Peters)
After the good results from this method of LED lighting, another 3.5 ha of LED/hybrid lighting was hung at the Vivaio Peters B.V. company in 2014. Curious about our crops? Then click here.
2016
Hailstorm destroys both businesses
In 2016, a hailstorm destroyed both farms in Someren. The greenhouses were demolished and one modern farm was built on both sites.
2017
Rebuild to one modern business
Over a year later, both locations were back in production. Due to the new construction, Wim Peters decided to give the entire organization a fresh start. From the beginning of 2018, both companies will go public with the same name, called Wim Peters Nurseries.
2020
Acquisition of Greenco Someren
In 2020, Wim Peters Kwekerijen acquired Greenco Someren. The locations are a stone's throw from each other in Someren. As a result, the company has doubled in size. The total area is 310,000 m2. The acquisition is a result of the increased demand for our tomatoes.
2021
The Tomato Cottage
From April 2021 we will have our own sales point. Here you can taste the tomatoes of Wim Peters Nurseries yourself from now on. From Mini Cherry Vine tomatoes to Plum and Vine tomatoes. Every day the tomatoes are harvested and the farm vending machine replenished. In other words, you can't get the tomatoes fresher. For more information click here.
2022
Sales
As of January 1, 2022, Wim Peters Nurseries has taken the sale of tomatoes into its own hands. This is a logical step in the development of the company, which wants to seize more opportunities and produce in a customer-oriented way.
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The Taste of Tradition
A flavoursome future
Wim Peters Kwekerijen
At Wim Peters Kwekerijen we focus with pride on the future, a future with care for nature and society around us.
progressively towards fossil-free cultivation. We are going to work with nature to increase biodiversity and continue to seek ways of using water even more sustainably. We fully embrace our responsibility for exploiting the inherent value of our waste streams. We are also aware of our impact on the local community. As a result, local initiatives relating to education and healthy nutrition will occupy an even higher position on the agenda.
The Future of Tradition
From our history to our future
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