MAASDIJK – Beekenkamp Plants has reached an important milestone: starting this month, all ornamental plants are produced in the sustainable, reusable BKX-tray. This marks a major step toward further sustainability and efficiency within our production processes.
In 2019, Beekenkamp Plants introduced the BKX-tray, an environmentally friendly hard-plastic tray designed for long-term reuse. Through close collaboration with sister company Beekenkamp Packaging, these trays are fully aligned with the needs of growers and with Beekenkamp Plants’ internal production systems. After use, the trays are returned, washed, and reused, significantly reducing the ecological footprint.
The BKX-tray offers multiple benefits: its long lifespan, excellent plant removal, and the stackability of all tray sizes increase efficiency throughout the supply chain. In addition, the tray is highly suitable for automatic potting—an increasingly important aspect as automation continues to grow within horticulture. The BKX-tray also proves its value during transport; whereas disposable trays were prone to damage, the BKX tray remains sturdy and reliable. With an expected lifespan of ten years, it is a sustainable and cost-efficient solution.
Since the installation of an additional module in our tropical seedling line in October 2025, all tropical plants can now also be produced on BKX trays. This means the final crop group has successfully transitioned to reusable trays. Last month, the very last disposable trays were removed, meaning that only BKX trays are now used in our greenhouses—a milestone we are particularly proud of.
By fully adopting the BKX-tray, we reinforce our commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and future-oriented production. This development marks an important step toward an even more sustainable supply chain within the international horticultural sector.
