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Traveling to South Africa: a special behind-the-scenes look Ruben recently traveled to South Africa. There he met colleagues and growers, visited avocado farms and got a unique behind-the-scenes look at the production process. Curious about his experiences? Read on and discover what made this trip so special!

The trip described below took place some time ago, before the earthquake that struck Colombia. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this event. The growers and regions that Mario and Dion visited during this trip are located outside the affected areas. As the meetings and insights from this visit remain relevant to our collaboration with growers and partners, we are sharing their report now. For Mario and Dion, this trip to Colombia was all about connection, quality and collaboration. Together, they visited growers and partners in Bogotá and Medellín to assess crops, discuss developments and, above all, further strengthen relationships. Because at Farmhouse, we believe that the best collaboration comes from meeting each other in person.

For Luuk, it started as a simple idea: to gain experience with a grower abroad. He can now look back on a period of just over a month in Portugal, where he worked at Emergosol. It was an experience that enriched him not only professionally, but also personally. As a student of International Business and Management, he was given the opportunity here to truly bridge the gap between theory and practice.

For Nick, this trip to Egypt was all about getting to know people, gaining a deeper understanding and looking ahead. Together with his colleague Edwin, he travelled to several growing regions around Cairo, Alexandria, Ras el Bar and Sokhna. The aim was clear: to get to know our growers better, see the new plantings with his own eyes and make arrangements for the coming season.

For Kim, her recent trip to Germany was focused on one key objective: to see for herself how our products are being received in the market. Together with her colleague Ferry, she travelled to a trade fair in Giessen, where supermarket managers and fresh produce managers come to find inspiration and put together their product ranges.

For Nick, this trip to the United States revolved around one key objective: ensuring we have sufficient sweet potato supply for our customers in the coming months. Together with colleague Edwin, he travelled to North Carolina, one of the most important sweet potato regions, to align with our partners and make concrete plans for the season ahead.

For Patrick, this trip was not just another business trip, but a special return to a region where he has felt at home for years. The trip took place a few weeks ago, at a time when the current unrest in the region was barely noticeable. Given the changes that have taken place since then, we are paying particular attention to the people affected and hope that the situation will stabilise soon. It was precisely in this light that it felt important to maintain personal contact: with warm encounters, strong relationships and new insights, it was a trip that once again demonstrated just how important trust is.

“It wasn’t just a move; it was a choice for our family and a challenge I’m excited about.” For Donovan Lewis, relocating to the Netherlands is about future, focus, and feeling at home, personally and professionally. After years at joint-venture partner Allesbeste, he’s now part of Avor BV as Account Manager.

“It felt as though we’d come full circle.” For Luuk, this trip wasn’t just another working tour, but a special experience full of wonderful encounters and unforgettable moments. From avocado fields to horse riding on a finca. Read on to find out how this trip has strengthened our partnership with the growers even further!

Bram started as an intern at FV Seleqt in February and has since progressed to become a buyer for products including Bimi, plums, mini vegetables and green beans. How did he find this move, and what makes his job so enjoyable? Read on to find out!

An internship at an international fruit and vegetable company? It might not be the first place that comes to mind when looking for a placement. Yet that’s exactly where Eliza, Bram and Nikita spend their days. They all started their internships at Farmhouse in February, each within a different department. Curious about their experiences so far? Read on!

Traveling to South Africa: a special behind-the-scenes look Ruben recently traveled to South Africa. There he met colleagues and growers, visited avocado farms and got a unique behind-the-scenes look at the production process. Curious about his experiences? Read on and discover what made this trip so special!