Klasmann-Deilmann Hosted International Horticultural Tour
Customers toured German and Dutch facilities to explore the latest developments in the horticultural supply chain.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Organic Food
Klasmann-Deilmann Benelux recently hosted a two-day tour for customers, providing an inside look at horticultural facilities across Germany and the Netherlands. The event showcased the latest innovations in production and supply chain sustainability.
Why it matters
The tour aimed to provide industry participants with direct insight into modern horticultural supply chain developments. It highlighted the move toward more sustainable, biobased manufacturing processes.
The two-day event included visits to company sites in Geeste, Papenburg, Olde Bolhaar, and Raalte. Attendees observed the processing of green waste and tree bark into compost, alongside production demonstrations for biodegradable solutions.
The players
Klasmann-Deilmann
This company is a provider of horticultural substrates and sustainable growing media.
Olde Bolhaar Eco Service
This organization holds RHP certification and specializes in the processing of organic waste materials.
Maan Biobased Products
This firm is a developer and manufacturer of biodegradable horticultural solutions like the Growcoon.
The details
Participants gained firsthand exposure to production innovations, including the manufacturing of Growcoon and Nygaia solutions at Maan Biobased Products. The tour also highlighted the company's new factory in Papenburg, which was commissioned in the summer of 2026.
Timeline
Klasmann-Deilmann commissioned its new Papenburg factory in the summer of 2026.
The customer tour began visiting facilities in Geeste on October 6, 2026.
The tour concluded on October 7, 2026, with visits to Olde Bolhaar and Maan Biobased Products.
Culture Shift
This tour reflects an industry-wide commitment to transparency and the adoption of high-quality standards like the RHP certification for growing media. It demonstrates how companies are increasingly engaging customers to prove their alignment with sustainable, science-backed production.
The adoption of these biobased solutions means that growers may soon have access to more efficient, biodegradable alternatives to traditional pots. This could streamline planting routines and reduce plastic waste for commercial and hobbyist gardeners alike.
The takeaway
Advancements in biobased products like the Growcoon illustrate a broader transition toward circularity in commercial horticulture. Industry partners are prioritizing waste-to-resource processes to improve long-term sustainability for global growers.
Further reading
For more information on trends in sustainable growing practices, visit Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Horti Daily.
