From processor to producer
Les Crudettes is a leading French ‘Ready-to-Eat’ lettuce and aromatic herbs processor that works
with the main retailers in the France, providing them with a large variety of aromatic herbs such as basil, chives, coriander, dill and more.
Les Crudettes built up two greenhouses, one for R&D purposes and one for large scale herbs production.
"By growing with
CleanGreens, our entire
production is 100% local,
all year long"
Says LSDH Group, their partner,
about CleanGreens
Part of the herbs and lettuces bagged by them was imported from Spain, seeing the increasing water stress on local producers and the threat it poses for their supply chain. Freshness, quality and flavor are also compromised during
the long import process. To solve these issues they decided
to integrate vertically and start to produce their own aromatic herbs right next to their processing plant.
Thanks to the installation of an AEROponic Greenhouse
of 7000m2 in France, close to Orléans, they are producing
all of their bagged aromatic herbs locally in a controlled environment, protecting them from erratic weather patterns
that could disrupt their supply chain.
By having a flexible system that can produce a wide range
of products, Les Crudettes is answering to the French consumers demands to have access to locally grown, zero pesticide aromatic herbs all year long.
Fresh herbs non-stop
Streamlining the supply chain
From processor to producer
Les Crudettes is a leading French ‘Ready-to-Eat’ lettuce and aromatic herbs processor that works
with the main retailers in the France, providing them with a large variety of aromatic herbs such as basil, chives, coriander, dill and more.
Les Crudettes built up two greenhouses, one for R&D purposes and one for large scale herbs production.
From processor to producer
Les Crudettes is a leading French ‘Ready-to-Eat’ lettuce and aromatic herbs processor that works
with the main retailers in the France, providing them with a large variety of aromatic herbs such as basil, chives, coriander, dill and more.
Les Crudettes built up two greenhouses, one for R&D purposes and one for large scale herbs production.
Adel Al Shamali is an influential entrepreneur known throughout the Gulf region, also president and co-founder
of The Green Life Company.
He was looking for a profitable business aligned with the Kuwait National Adaptation Plan 2030 which underligned food independence as a great challenge.
A green investor
"By producing
with GREENOVA,
the system that
CleanGreens developed,
we obtain healthy,
high-quality products
with minimal water
and labor"
Says Adel about CleanGreens
One of the main objectives for The Green Life Company was
to significantly minimize water use in agricultural production in the region: AEROponics turned out to be the ideal investment since it saves 96% of water compared to the open field, which not only reduces the bill but with so little water in the system
it also allows them to cool down the nutrient solution before it’s sprayed on the roots, making it possible to grow consistently
in such a hot environment.
With the installation of an AEROponic Greenhouse of 6000m2 in Kuwait, he collaborated on the country’s vision to enhace food security by supplying fresh high-quality crops thanks to
the control and balance in the root zone that our system brings. This installation will produce 70 tonnes of aromatic herbs and 210 tonnes of salad a year, thereby avoiding 17 cargo flights and the CO2 they would emit. Profitable and ecological!
Investing for Kuwait's food safety
Beating hot climate and 70% of imports
Sylvie Recouvrot is a French grower that produces aromatic herbs, formerly with open field cultivation. Entrepreneur, she is CEO of Midiflore, which also produces edible flowers.
They seek to offer the best possible conditions to their employees and to obtain as a result, profitability and a quality, local and healthy product, produced sustainably.
A former Open Field grower
"Thanks to CleanGreens
we have a
High-tech Greenhouse
cultivation 24/7
instead of relying
on imports
some months
of the year"
Says Sylvie about CleanGreens
Cultivation in open fields did not ensure MidiFlore to meet the expectations of their clients all year long. Erratic climate events affected both their own open field production but also their supply chain. Switching to an AEROponic greenhouse allows
a better consistency in production but also to get rid of pesticide and offers better working conditions for the employees who work standing in a friendlier environment.
Thanks to the installation of an AEROponic Greenhouse
of 3500m2 in France, they ensure a year-round production
of high quality fresh herbs. Local production is cheaper for her than the cost of imports, and enjoys offering healthy, pesticide-free products to its customers. This change also had an impact on the staff, as they now work in better conditions compared
to the open field. Less stress for employees and a controlled environment with user-friendly technology.
Local production cheaper than imports
Why she chose AEROponics
A former HYDROponics grower
Jérémy Blondin is a 6th generation grower at Domaine des Mattines. He’s always one step ahead of new cultivation technologies. He is dedicated to producing vegetables in a sustainable way and also encouraging Swiss local production.
"With CleanGreens
we have quality,
consistency and
productivity
beyond our
expectations"
Says Jérémy about CleanGreens
Initially, they had chosen HYDROponics as their cultivation technology. The investment looked interesting and so did the payback, but then, reality hit them: the quality of produce, especially lettuce, varied significantly depending on the time of year. Also, when a plant was infected, many crops were lost due to the phytosanitary risks of having the roots connected. So, they decided to give the twist.
Thanks to the installation of an AEROponics Greenhouse of 500m2 in Geneva, Switzerland, he increased his yields and lowered his expenses by using less water and nutrients. It also allowed Jérémy to cultivate a larger variety of crops and expand into aromatic herbs.
From HYDROponics to AEROponics
High quality production 24/7/365
Project phase
Do you want to know what the installation of our GREENOVA system looks like ?
Let the journey begin!
Are you considering upgrading or building
your Greenhouse with an
AEROponics growing system?
Our Sales Team is available to assist you
in assessing the best-suited layout,
feasibility, and expected profitability
of your project.
We will organize a visit to an operating Greenhouse equipped with our
GREENOVA System to provide you with
first-hand experience from AEROponic growers that also use our GURU App.
Together, we can determine
the optimum layout for your project
and agree on options
and specific features.
Our Engineering team will provide
a fully detailed design of your project, incorporating all supplier specifications
for your Greenhouse, lighting,
and climate control needs.
They will work to ensure a
flawless integration of all elements.
Once complete,
your GREENOVA system
will be pre-assembled
in our workshop in Switzerland
by our skilled team
of experts, using high-quality
parts made at local partners.
Our installation experts will
then supervise the final assembly
at your site, ensuring
a seamless installation.
To provide ongoing support for your operations, our agronomy experts will
train your staff
on how
to get the best out of the
GREENOVA System and GURU App,
ensuring your success.
Now you will be ready to produce
high-quality greens with
the most sustainable production system!
Once your operations begin,
our cultivation experts will
keep in touch regularly, ensuring
your yields are high
and your greens are delicious.
Our helpdesk is available
for any questions, advice,
spare parts orders, or improvement
suggestions you may have.
Your success is our success!
