History
2025 - Automatic packing system in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has invested in an automatic packing system. As a result, sorting, packaging, and palletizing will be fully automated.
2024 - UF installations on both locations
2021 - New energy screens
VGT is investing in the latest type energy screens in Rijkevorsel and Westdorpe to save additional energy.
2020 - Second generations
The second generation is joining the family business.
2019 - Solar panels in Westdorpe
VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is installing 1,500 solar panels on the roof of the warehouse.
2017 - New CHP units in Rijkevorsel
The existing CHP units are being replaced, resulting in an efficiency increase of 3 to 4 percent.
2016 - Extra serres in Westdorpe
In de tweede fase bouwt VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen 15 ha serres in Westdorpe bij. In totaal omvat deze vestiging nu 30 ha serres.
2014 - Establishment of VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
VGT expands with a new location, VGT Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, in Westdorpe, the Netherlands (15 hectares of greenhouses).
2011 - Solar panels in Rijkevorsel
VGT Rijkevorsel invests in 1,100 solar panels.
2007 - New CHP units in Rijkevorsel
VGT Rijkevorsel invests in a second and third combined heat and power (CHP) unit.
2006 - Additional greenhouses in Rijkevorsel
In the second phase, VGT adds 8 hectares of greenhouses in Rijkevorsel.
2004 - First combined heat and power (CHP) unit
VGT Rijkevorsel invests in its first combined heat and power (CHP) unit.
2003 - Establishment of VGT Rijkevorsel
Four growers (Families Neyens and Wuyts) join forces and establish VGT (Verenigde groentetuinders). In the first phase, 7 hectares of greenhouses and a packing facility are built.