Netherlands:Tree Nursery Ebben wins Horticultural Entrepreneur Award 2016

Tree Nursery Ebben wins the Horticultural Entrepreneur Award 2016. The entrepreneur can call himself the ambassador of the Dutch horticulture sector for one year. The festive and well attended ceremony, which took place on January 6th, was also attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima.

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Future-proof business
This year's theme was future-proof business. The nominated companies - Ebben, Ter Laak Orchids, Eosta and Royal Brinkman- were all screened regarding this matter. Ebben convinced the jury with its international network and focus on sustainability. "For others, this is often a side issue, for us, it is the main," says Toon Ebben.

Queen Maxima congratulates Toon Ebben (photo: TOP)

According to Nico Koomen, the chairman, it was not easy to compare the nominated companies because they are all very different. As well as the Tree Nursery, also the distributor in biological vegetables and fruits Eosta, Phaleanopsis grower Ter Laak Orchids and horticultural supplier Royal Brinkman were nominated. All companies are highly focused on sustainable entrepreneurship and have a strong international presence.

Maxima congratulates the family Ter Laak

Ebben is the successor of Leo Hoogendoorn of Florensis, last year's winner.

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