Peter Sallaets Email & Phone Number

Neerpelt, Be

Ghent, Belgium

As from 21 March 2019 the Greenyard's former Horticulture division is named Agaris. The Greenyard Horticulture division became a stand-alone organisation in the autumn of 2018. Agaris finds its basis in Latin and comes from the verb ‘agere’ (do, make, act). It means as much as ‘it will be done for you’, or in the case of plants, ‘may you be grown.’ Moreover, the name sounds international, is language-neutral and can be easily pronounced anywhere, which is a plus for a company operating… Show more As from 21 March 2019 the Greenyard's former Horticulture division is named Agaris. The Greenyard Horticulture division became a stand-alone organisation in the autumn of 2018. Agaris finds its basis in Latin and comes from the verb ‘agere’ (do, make, act). It means as much as ‘it will be done for you’, or in the case of plants, ‘may you be grown.’ Moreover, the name sounds international, is language-neutral and can be easily pronounced anywhere, which is a plus for a company operating in 6 countries and exporting its products worldwide. The Agaris logo combines the leaf of a plant and the cap of a mushroom and symbolizes as such the two Agaris divisions: Horti (growing media for plants) and Myco (growing media for mushrooms).Agaris creates growing media for different sales segments. Professional growers from all over the world can count on specialized growing media for a sustainable and performant cultivation. The growing media of Agaris are essential for the cultivation of mushrooms, fruits & vegetables and ornamental crops. Agaris has also a leading position in the hobby markets and is partner of the biggest European retailers. Finally, Agaris has a wide offer of growing media for urban green applications. Together with architects, contractors and local governments, Agaris creates in this way a more green and sustainable environment.Agaris develops and commercialises yearly 3 million m³ growing media, which are exported to more than 60 countries worldwide. Agaris consists of two divisions, Horti and Myco, and has in total 14 production sites and more than 800 staff members. By focussing on innovation, quality and service, the growing media of Agaris are at the basis of a sustainable and performant growth. Show less

Overpelt, Belgium

Kaulille - Bocholt

Master, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Business Technology

Former KHK Kempen

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