Langemark, Belgium
Flanders Best N.V.
Producer and seller of frozen vegetables, fruits and vegetable mixes. Specializes in IQF frozen vegetables processed directly from field sourced locally in Flanders' prime agricultural region.
Flanders Best (formerly Diepvries Dejaeghere) is a family-owned company founded in 1983, producing and selling frozen vegetables, fruits, and vegetable mixes. Located in Langemark in the heart of Belgium's most productive agricultural area, the company processes fresh vegetables directly from the field, ensuring quality and freshness. The company serves three market segments: 40% retail, 30% catering, and 30% industrial customers, with 95% of production exported worldwide.
The facility operates 3 production lines and maintains storage capacity for 55,000 tonnes of semi-finished products, with 10 flexible packaging lines serving customers ranging from retail (300g-5kg packages) to industrial clients. Product range includes sliced and diced carrots, green peas, spinach varieties, broccoli, cauliflower, and various bean and vegetable mixes, continuously adapted to culinary trends. The company maintains 6,500 pallets of finished product storage capacity.
Flanders Best demonstrates commitment to sustainability and modernization, with significant annual investments in production technology and infrastructure. As of 2019, the company had installed 15,812 solar panels generating 4,223 MWh annually. With 2019 turnover of €73 million, the company continues to expand operations while maintaining focus on product quality and customer satisfaction across retail, food service, and industrial sectors.
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