The BelOrta cooperative

BelOrta is a Belgian vegetable and fruit cooperative proudly boasting a network of over 1,000 member growers. As one of the European market leaders in fresh vegetables and fruits, we ensure that our growers' products reach the market in the best possible way. By working together, we can increase efficiency and spread both costs and risks. This results in a sustainable, stable, and high-quality food supply.

What is a cooperative?

In the world of agriculture and horticulture, cooperatives play a crucial role. They serve as the link between producers and buyers and ensure efficient distribution of fresh products. But what makes a cooperative so special? The answer is collaboration.

At BelOrta, we work together as one big family of growers. This allows us to share costs for infrastructure, labor, research, and marketing, for example. In this way, we not only maximize the return for all our members, but also spread the risks and benefits of our business activities across everyone. This provides a solid foundation for future-oriented entrepreneurship for the growers, and additionally benefits customers, the environment, and consumers.

A cooperative of, for, and by the members

At BelOrta, we work together as one big family of growers. This gives us the opportunity to share costs for infrastructure, labor, research, and marketing. In this way, we not only maximize returns for all our members, but also distribute the risks and benefits of our business activities among everyone. This provides a solid foundation for forward-looking entrepreneurship for the growers, but also offers advantages for customers, the environment, and consumers.

Through this collaboration, we can also guarantee that we provide a stable and sustainable food supply for consumers like you. Our growers work together all year round to ensure that you can enjoy the best, freshest products, regardless of the season.

Why BelOrta?

Quality

Thanks to our cooperative approach, we can deliver fresh vegetables and fruit of the highest quality year-round.

Sustainability

We are committed to sustainable and responsible production, which is good for nature and the future of our food.

Variety assortment

Our more than 1,000 growers provide you with fresh and locally produced food throughout the year, from strawberries to sweet potatoes.

Benefit for everyone

By working together in a cooperative, we distribute the benefits and ensure that both growers and consumers profit from fair prices and sustainable products.

The power of collaboration

At BelOrta, the collaboration between our growers is the foundation of our success. It is thanks to this collaboration, supported by knowledge sharing, that we can provide you with the best products all year round. We are committed to a sustainable future for both our growers and our customers.

By choosing BelOrta, you are not only opting for local vegetables and fruits, but also supporting a system that works for the growers, the environment, and for you. Collaborating, growing, sharing knowledge, and enjoying the best products—that is the strength of BelOrta.

Cooperative principles

Our way of working is based on the fundamental principles of a cooperative:

  1. Voluntary and open membership: cooperatives are open to any farmer who can contribute to the social goal, without discrimination.
  2. Democratic control by members: the members of the cooperative determine policy and decision-making.
  3. Economic participation by members: members contribute financially to the cooperative and share in the benefits and risks.
  4. Autonomy and independence: cooperatives maintain their independence, even when collaborating with other organizations.
  5. Education, training and information sharing: we actively share knowledge and offer both internally and externally focused training and information. This enables everyone – from employees to partners – to contribute effectively to the growth and success of our cooperative.
  6. Cooperation between cooperatives: cooperatives work together to strengthen their common interests.
  7. Community involvement: we support initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of the community.
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