Mediation in
chicory roots

Knowing in advance who you are growing for and where the cuttings are going—that is what contracting through PPA offers you. We match you with the right chicory grower and guide the process from field information to delivery.
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Witlofpennen

Gain control of your chicory root cultivation in 3 steps

Introduction
We discuss your plot and collect the necessary plot data. We share this information with the chicory grower, who, together with the support agency, determines which variety best suits the planned production.
Connect and capture
We establish agreements with chicory growers that match your quality and schedule. All agreements are recorded in writing so that you know exactly where you stand.
Guiding during the season
Throughout the season, we coordinate between the grower and the chicory grower. Additionally, we oversee the process regarding harvest planning, taring, transport, and delivery of the chicory roots.
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Kleine planten ontkiemen in rijen op een akker.

Chicory root cultivation begins with the right variety selection.

Good field data is very important for the cultivation of chicory roots. Therefore, we collect information on soil type, previous crop, fertilization, and crop protection, among other things. Based on this, the chicory grower and the advisory agency determine which variety is best suited to the field and the intended chicory production.

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Directly connected to chicory growers

PPA maintains a network of buyers in the Netherlands and Germany who purchase chicory year-round. We know who is looking at the moment, what they are asking for, and what quality matches those requirements. For you, this means direct access to the right buyers, without having to build that network yourself.

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Gesneden witlof op witte achtergrond

PPA visits 
more than 1,000 growers 
annually to broker 
all types of onions.

Twee mannen achter een bureau wijzen naar een computerscherm.

Clarity of
cultivation to delivery

PPA contracts chicory roots for chicory growers in the Netherlands and Germany. After the harvest, we handle the taring by means of sampling, organize the transport, and supervise the delivery. All chicory roots are delivered to the chicory grower via a modern cleaning facility, who then stores them and processes them into chicory throughout the year. This way, as a grower, you know exactly what your batch yields and do not have to liaise with the grower yourself regarding transport and delivery.

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Landbouwveld met windmolens op een zonnige dag.

Our customers speak

“PPA actively monitors the market and helps think about sales. We inspect the batches in the warehouse together. A pleasant partner, in good and difficult years.”

Thijs Broekhuizen
Grower

“The personal contact makes all the difference for me. Jelle knows my company, and I know what I can expect from him and PPA. That inspires confidence.”

Martijn van Es
Grower

“A pleasant collaboration for almost twenty years. Patrick is quick to respond, visits regularly, and knows what is going on. At PPA, lines of communication are short and everything is well organized.”

Sven Hoogland
Hoogland Contracting Company
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Questions about the cultivation and marketing of chicory roots?

Chicory roots raise questions regarding price, variety selection, and delivery. Below you will find the most frequently asked questions.

How is the price for chicory roots determined?

The price is agreed upon prior to the season. This way, you know what your product is worth before cultivation begins.

Which varieties are grown for chicory roots?

That depends on what buyers are asking for the upcoming season. We match that demand with your plot and soil suitability, so that the variety aligns with both the market and your soil.

Do you also assist with the sale of my forced chicory?

Yes. PPA manages the entire process from contracting your tines up to and including delivery to the chicory grower, including taring and transport. The growing of the chicory and its sale to retail and other buyers is the responsibility of the chicory grower themselves.

How is it determined which plot is suitable for chicory?

We collect the necessary field data from you as a grower: the previous crop, analysis results, and the use of crop protection products and fertilization over the past four years. The chicory grower's support agency assesses this data and, in consultation with the grower and us, selects the variety that best suits your field.

Verse, ongewassen schorseneren met loof.

Sales certainty and peace of mind in your crop planning

You know in advance for which chicory grower you are producing, which agreements apply, and how the process leading to delivery will proceed. PPA handles contracting, coordination between grower and buyer, taring, and transport. This way, you have a single point of contact throughout the entire process, allowing you to focus on a successful crop.

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