In the Krimpenerwaard, The Cranberry Company grows organic cranberries on 18 hectares of peat soil. Their approach is a strong example of farming with nature: protecting soil, water and biodiversity, while offering a solution for agriculture in vulnerable Dutch peatland landscapes.

Farming with nature on peat soils

As dairy farming becomes increasingly challenging in wet peatland areas, cranberry cultivation shows a promising alternative. By keeping peat soils naturally wet, the farm helps slow peat oxidation—reducing CO₂ emissions and limiting land subsidence, while supporting a healthier ecosystem.

Quality, shelf life and innovation

The cranberries are dry-harvested, resulting in firm, flavourful berries with a long shelf life. A new sorting machine supports consistent quality, helping the fruit meet demand during peak seasonal moments.

A climate-positive alternative close to home

One of the biggest impacts is local: The Cranberry Company demonstrates that a crop shift in peatlands can be not only environmentally beneficial, but also economically viable—a practical step towards future-proof farming in the Netherlands.

Farming with nature on Dutch peatlands

At The Cranberry Company in the Krimpenerwaard (the Netherlands), organic cranberries are grown in a way that fits the peatland landscape. By keeping peat soils naturally wet, the farm helps slow peat oxidation—supporting lower CO₂ emissions and reducing land subsidence. Combined with dry harvesting and a modern sorting machine, this approach delivers firm cranberries with a long shelf life and consistent quality.