Tesselaar Alstroemeria Reduces CO₂ Emissions Using DryGair – Featured in Goedemorgen Groente

“Thanks to recent investments in DryGair, and the switch to full LED lighting, Tesselaar expects to keep CO₂ emissions per stem low in 2024. These technologies have not only led to an increase in production per square meter, but also contribute to lower CO₂ emissions per stem produced.”

In a recent Goedemorgen Groente interview, alstroemeria flower producer, Tesselaar, discusses sustainability and reducing emissions, mentioning DryGair as one of the technologies driving their improvements.

The following are excerpts from the interview. Read the full article in Goedemorgen Groente.

Reducing CO₂ Emissions in Flower Production

In an impressive step forward in sustainability, Tesselaar Alstroemeria has announced that it has reduced CO₂ emissions per alstroemeria stem by 100 grams, bringing the average emissions per stem to 250 grams.

The year 2023 was a challenging year for Tesselaar, mainly due to the sharp increase in energy prices. In response, the company opted for a strategy of reduced production by limiting heating in their greenhouses, which logically resulted in a significantly lower environmental footprint.

New Options to Increase Sustainability

With an eye to the future, Tesselaar is constantly investigating new options to further increase sustainability. Tesselaar representative, Karolien, shares that the biggest gains can still be achieved in energy consumption, the primary source of CO₂ emissions for the company.