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From experiment to global player<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

What can we do with coco pith? And how can this by-product help improve the world<\/a>? Our journey began in 1984 in search of answers. Together with rose growers, we experimented with coconut as a growing medium. Our growth and impact are the result of a smart approach: we work with local producers and optimize our production facilities in the Netherlands. We set high standards for ourselves and our customers. 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Quality<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thanks to our own production facilities with local management, we maintain control over raw materials, the production process, and the quality of our products<\/a>. Our customers, wherever they are in the world, can rely on 24\/7 support and advice via our helpdesk. <\/div>

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A deal is a deal<\/h3>\n

Fulfilling commitments is a matter of mindset and of creating the right conditions. With our geographically distributed factories, we can deliver year-round. We also manage our own logistics \u2013 ensuring no surprises for us or our customers. <\/div>

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Sustainable partnerships<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sustainable relationships with our customers are the foundation of our success \u2013 and theirs. But we never take any partnership for granted: every day, we aim to give our absolute best. <\/div>

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Down-to-earth<\/b><\/h3>\n

We work with products that nature provides. We\u2019re aware of that every single day \u2013 it keeps us grounded. But we\u2019re not afraid to think big: we constantly feel the drive to pioneer<\/a> and explore new paths. <\/div>

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Sustainable pioneering<\/h2>\n

Sustainable Pioneering Even back when sustainability wasn\u2019t a priority, Dutch Plantin saw the potential of coconut fibers as a growing medium. Today, we\u2019re a global leader in sustainable coconut substrates for cultivating vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants.<\/p>\n

Innovation is in our DNA. In the 1990s, we developed a unique buffering technique to remove sodium and potassium from coconut and add calcium. This method has now become the global standard. 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Our impact on the planet<\/h2>\n

Sustainability means more than eco-friendly production. We invest in the countries where we operate, so we not only deliver high-quality products but also improve lives.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

\u201cEverything can always be improved! Fortunately, our drive to pioneer is in our nature.\u201d<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Innovators in growth” url=”https:\/\/www.dutchplantin.com\/en\/about-us\/innovators-in-growth\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#ffffff” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”15″ bottom_padding=”25″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”orangeborder-small”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Our Impact on People<\/h2>\n

We believe that companies can make a truly positive difference. In South India, where our main production sites are located, life can be challenging. We help our employees build a better future.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

\u201cWhat drives us? Working toward a better world and a healthier environment.\u201d<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Investors in life” url=”https:\/\/www.dutchplantin.com\/en\/about-us\/investors-in-life\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”flickity_static_height_style” images=”41580,41566,41545,41074″ flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_controls=”pagination” flickity_overflow=”hidden” flickity_wrap_around=”wrap” flickity_box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” onclick=”link_no”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”30893″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”left bottom” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”70″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”15″ bottom_padding=”25″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”orangeborder-small”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Innovation for a sustainable future<\/h2>\n

Dutch Plantin has been the largest producer and exporter of coconut substrates for horticulture for over ten years \u2013 and we continue to innovate. We are constantly working on better quality, more reliable deliveries, and a more sustainable production process.<\/p>\n

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  • Less fertilizer and water<\/strong> \u2013 coconut substrates help growers save on fertilizer and water, contributing to more sustainable agriculture.<\/li>\n
  • Less plastic<\/strong> \u2013 our grow bags last for multiple seasons, significantly reducing plastic waste.<\/li>\n
  • Research & Development<\/strong> \u2013 together with Wageningen University & Research, we\u2019re exploring how coconut substrates can be used in closed cultivation systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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