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1928

Fa. M. Valstar is founded in Naaldwijk by Maart Valstar, descendant of an old “Westlandse” growersfamily. In mid-July of this year, Maart established himself as a trader on the newly built vegetable and fruit auction “Naaldwijk”. During the first years not only Dutch, but also German and English customers are being supplied.

1928
1946
1946

The export activities are being expanded to other European countries: Sweden, Ireland, Switzerland and Belgium.

1953

The name of the company has changed to M. Valstar & Co B.V. In this 25th anniversary year Valstar exports to 9 countries in Europe.

1953
1972
1972

The new fruit and vegetable auction “Westland-Zuid” has been established in ‘s- Gravenzande. After 44 years, Valstar moves to the new auction, where everything is being dealt with on a bigger scale and more efficiently. On the image shown on the left, much work is being done from the new office in ‘s-Gravenzande in 1989.

1993

The previous identity of Valstar Holland B.V. Start of the export to Japan, the USA and Eastern-Europe from the new location “Westerlee” in De Lier.

1993
2015

The opening of an own office in Almería: Valstar Spain. With this office, the direct shipments from our own growers in Spain to our European customers has been made easier.

2016

The opening of an office in the United Kingdom.

2017

New identity for Valstar - Vitality in Vegetables. Our new brand identity and statement illustrate that we stay new since 1928. Our mission and vision for the next future is clear and with bright new colours.

2017
2018
2018

90-year anniversary of Best Fresh (the current Valstar), where we introduced the Best Fresh’s new corporate identity and strategy. This was celebrated with our “Best Freshtival.”

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Where we are heading to

Our vision is to help consumers enjoy delicious vegetables on a daily basis and lead healthy lives. Our products are bursting with essential vitamins and have a minimal impact on the environment. By focusing on health benefits, convenience, sustainability, and making our products unique, we aim to inspire our customers by providing produce that is set apart from regular products. We like to collaborate with our customers and are energised by developing innovative and exciting concepts. By working to inspire the development of a wide range of products and brands, advising on category management in the supermarket, and supplying the highest quality vegetables, we work together to produce the best results possible from the available vegetable supply.