Solar panel projects
Sustainability is a core value at BR Tomassen. In 2016, we invested in the largest solar park for duck farms in the Netherlands. With 13,000 solar panels, we generate over 3.1 million kWh of green electricity per year, enough to power around 1,000 households.
Animal welfare Peking ducks
Animal welfare is another key priority. Our Pekin ducks are raised under strict European welfare standards, among the highest in the world. We do not use antibiotics, our teams are trained to work with minimal stress, and we ensure animal friendly transport.
The ducks have unlimited water and feed, receive fresh straw daily, and can show natural behavior such as preening and dabbling. No physical alterations are carried out. Wings and beaks are never trimmed.
In many non-European production countries, no legal welfare requirements exist for ducks. Animals are often kept in dark, closed houses without straw or preening water, and practices like beak or wing trimming still occur. The difference in animal welfare and living conditions is therefore significant.
Slaughterhouse
For food safety and hygiene, we work under daily NVWA supervision with a dedicated quality department that follows HACCP standards. Our water and energy use is among the lowest in the sector thanks to efficient cooling systems, heat exchangers, and responsible resource management.
We also purify our own water and constantly work on further energy reduction.
With this integrated approach, BR Tomassen aims for a future where animal welfare, environmental care and product quality go hand in hand.