Belgian grower Nette De Mol participated in the Miss Belgium contest this year. She was one of the 32 finalists out of 1,500 candidates. She finished in the top 15. ”I wanted to use the contest to put agriculture and horticulture in the spotlight, a goal which I’ve achieved.”
What sort of company are you?
”We are an ornamentals company that grows green hanging plants and small-leaved ivy in greenhouses. We have six employees working year-round, a number that can rise to ten people at peak times. My parents founded the company in 1998. We sell mainly through exporters and wholesalers. The UK is an important market for us.”
