ZTI, in collaboration with Van Der Plas Sprouts, has specially developed a machine to cut micro-vegetables. "Previously, this was all done by hand. Not only was this heavy and monotonous work, but the sprouts were never cut to exactly the same length. Moreover, we prefer to touch the delicate micro-vegetables as little as possible," says Eva van der Plas, director of Van der Plas Sprouts.
The new machine not only offers the aforementioned benefits, but also increases productivity. Van der Plas: "We now process five racks per hour, compared to four per hour before. But then two people were also cutting. So the process is now faster and more efficient, with two employees less. They can now be deployed elsewhere. In this way, the machine pays for itself."
The development of this machine was made possible thanks to the Just Transition Fund grant received by ZTI. This EU grant programme is for innovations that contribute to the energy transition and a more sustainable working and living environment.
For more information, please contact Timo Kuin or Hans Keijzer
