About Danroots
a family-run nursery in scenic surroundings
The nursery dates back to 1955, when it was called Tange Frilandsgartneri. Today, the company has grown and now exports a considerable amount of the Danish-produced raw materials. The success in the export market helped form the basis for a name change and in 2017, Tange Frilandsgartneri was renamed DanRoots A/S.
Despite the name change, the location is still the same: by Tange Lake in beautiful natural surroundings. All of the company’s activities are gathered in one place, so that the field department, production and administration can spar with each other and run a development-oriented company.
From a small nursery focusing on carrots and Chinese cabbage, the company has evolved over time into a large food manufacturer that, in addition to regular root vegetable pouches, can also supply lightly processed convenience products.
DanRoots is led by Klaus Vestergaard, who is 3rd generation. Klaus’ son, Peter Vestergaard, will eventually take over the obligations and become 4th generation. Until the generational change is realized, the family complements each other with their own skills that strengthen the company.
Over time, DanRoots has built up a wealth of expertise and knowledge, and the company’s continued development is ensured through a daily focus on product development, innovation, sustainability and employee engagement.
DanRoots focuses on ecology
In 1995, DanRoots launched its first organic carrots. Since then, all root crops (parsnips, parsley roots, potatoes, beets) have been converted to organic. Only the common orange carrots are grown both organically and conventionally.
Today, all cultivation is done with great care for the environment, and there is a strong focus on food safety, control and traceability. Over the years, the nursery has achieved several international certifications for fruit and vegetables, including IFS, GLOBALGAP and GRASP.
Watch here to hear the story of the thinking behind organic production.
Film about the Organic Foods
PART of Gasa Nord Green
DanRoots, along with other cooperative members, is part of Gasa Nord Grønt (GNG).
Gasa Nord Grønt plays a major role in customer collaborations and profiling Danish raw materials. Gasa Nord Grønt has a strong team with a wide range of skills that can benefit all collaborations. Day-to-day sales are managed and led by Gasa Nord Grønt in close collaboration with DanRoots.
Gasa Nord Grønt has strong alliances in both the Danish market and in selected export markets.
We always recommend that root vegetables are washed well before cooking to avoid soil bacteria in the kitchen.
