Family Neyens-Wuyts

Surface

45 ha

Location

Rijkevorsel & Zeeuws-Vlaanderen

Active since

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About Family Neyens-Wuyts

The Neyens and Wuyts families grow yellow and red bell peppers. In 2004, they joined forces and founded the organisation “Verenigde Groentetuinders” (VGT).

They grow their peppers at two locations: VGT in Rijkevorsel and VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in Westdorpe. In total, they cultivate 30 hectares of red peppers and 15 hectares of yellow peppers. They are especially proud that they have developed both locations together into one family business involving three different families.

In Westdorpe, they use residual heat from the Yara fertiliser plant to heat the greenhouses. “With heat from our neighbours, we help our peppers grow,” they say with a smile. They no longer use fossil fuels there, which helps reduce their environmental impact.

The story behind every pepper

The VGT season runs from mid-March until the end of October. During that period, they harvest fresh peppers every day. “Watching the plants grow is the best part, but every stage has its own charm,” they say. The most rewarding moment remains seeing a small plant grow into a pepper ready for harvest.

It remains special to grow a product that people can enjoy. Walking among the plants and seeing everything develop makes it even more satisfying, especially during the quieter weekends.

In March, it already feels like summer inside the greenhouse. The young plants are fresh and green, and the first peppers are ready to be harvested. That feeling never gets old.

Quality is central at every stage

At both locations, the plants are monitored daily and adjusted where necessary. Modern technologies in the greenhouses help with this, including AI-controlled harvesting and packaging systems. Diseases and pests are managed biologically using natural predators.

Proud of local agriculture

For the Neyens and Wuyts families, local agriculture stands for fresh products, quality, and care for the environment. Buying locally supports local growers and keeps the supply chain shorter.

Did you know that their peppers are often with consumers within 24 hours of harvest? Fresh from the greenhouse, straight to your plate.

Bell peppers are also packed with vitamins. Red peppers even contain more vitamin C than an orange. You can eat them raw, grill them, use them in soup, or add them to a stir-fry. Not everyone knows that red and yellow peppers start out green. They are different varieties of the same plant.

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