Key Takeaways
- Cox Vastgoed B.V. will acquire a 5.2-hectare greenhouse facility from paprika grower Frank Bakker in Sevenum on December 1, 2026.
- The acquisition expands the company's total cultivation area to 21 hectares of greenhouse space, with 17 hectares dedicated to strawberry production.
- The company previously established a partnership with P. van Osch Groenteproducties to produce 1.5 million tray plants of the Inspire license variety.
- The acquired greenhouses will be equipped with the company's proprietary “in-line” cultivation system and LED assimilation lighting by early 2027.
- The LED-lit cultivation area will reach 10.5 hectares, contributing to stable higher production and reduced labor costs.
Cox Vastgoed Expands Strawberry Production Capacity
Cox Vastgoed B.V. announced the acquisition of a 5.2-hectare greenhouse horticulture facility in Sevenum, previously operated by paprika grower Frank Bakker. The takeover, scheduled for December 1, 2026, represents a strategic expansion of the company's strawberry production operations.
The acquisition brings Cox Vastgoed's total greenhouse cultivation area to 21 hectares, with 17 hectares specifically allocated for strawberry production. The company currently operates strawberry facilities in Baarlo and at its home base in Horst.
Strategic Partnership and Self-Sufficiency
Earlier this year, Cox Vastgoed established a collaboration with P. van Osch Groenteproducties for the production of 1.5 million tray plants using the Inspire license variety. The partnership utilizes a 3-hectare plant nursery facility where vegetable plants are seeded and cultivated, perfectly matching the company's tray plant cultivation requirements.
