Tomato growers

Mathé van Oijen en Eveline Simons

Mathé and Eveline are a special couple. And by couple we’re referring to them as business partners. “We were brought together years ago by our accountant,” Mathé reflects. “I was already growing tomatoes and was looking for ways to expand. Eveline was growing bell peppers and wanted to get away from bulk production." This was the beginning of their partnership. “I sold my own company and we continued here together, growing plum and cherry tomatoes. We also have our own packaging company for packing tomatoes. This is intended for our own produce, but also for third parties. So our company has two lines of operations. Packaging forms perhaps the biggest part of the business these days.” 

Product

Tomatoes

Company

Kleine Kaveling B.V.

Location

Haarsteeg

What defines their company? “There’s nothing we can’t do for our customers. Our motto is: you ask, we deliver. We put a high value on delivering good service.” The hectic nature of his work is what Mathé enjoys the most. “I mainly work in the packing warehouse; it’s a very dynamic environment. Every day provides new challenges. We have to overcome these to finish our work.” What is most important at their company? “Providing quality and meeting our orders and agreements. We also aim to keep innovating. We achieve this through creating innovative packaging concepts. This involves using as little plastic as possible, adding extra value to our products.”