The fruit and vegetable auction in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium, may look like a space mission control centre, but it s actually one of the most major auctions of its kind in Europe.
Every day up to 4000 tons of fresh produce are sold there. Fruit and vegetables grown by over a thousand farmers travel to its warehouses to then end up on our plates.
The farmers that sell in Sint-Katelijne-Waver are all part of the BelOrta network, one of Europe s largest fruit and vegetable selling cooperatives.
The BelOrta fruit and vegetable auctionSint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
The organisation has strict production procedures to ensure good quality standards and prices. For growers, sustainable production also means a fair income.