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International Soft Fruit Conference 2024, Den Bosch, Netherlands

Jorg Amft of Metasa. The new spraying machine of the company is currently being tested at different growers. Keeping you updated!
Jorg Amft of Metasa. The new spraying machine of the company is currently being tested at different growers. Keeping you updated!
Charles van Remmerden has been cultivating raspberries in Serbia for two years.
Charles van Remmerden has been cultivating raspberries in Serbia for two years.
Joyce Rasquin, Emmanouela Alexoppulou, Gonneke Gerkema, and Thomas Peters of Grodan.
Joyce Rasquin, Emmanouela Alexoppulou, Gonneke Gerkema, and Thomas Peters of Grodan.
Tanja Vanwalleghem of PC Fruit talking about sustainable botrytis management in raspberries.
Tanja Vanwalleghem of PC Fruit talking about sustainable botrytis management in raspberries.
Fokke Kracht and Kenneth Tran of Ko1dra.
Fokke Kracht and Kenneth Tran of Ko1dra.
Italian growers Luca Brentari and Paolo Martinatti of Fondazione Edmund Mach, cultivating various soft fruits in the northern part of the country.
Italian growers Luca Brentari and Paolo Martinatti of Fondazione Edmund Mach, cultivating various soft fruits in the northern part of the country.
Marc van Gennip of Genson visited by Marco Vaz Gonzalez and Joaquin Flires Feria of the Spanish company Onubafruit.
Marc van Gennip of Genson visited by Marco Vaz Gonzalez and Joaquin Flires Feria of the Spanish company Onubafruit.
Limgroup launched their first hybrid strawberry variety. In the photo: Sjoerd Gipmans, Martijn Davids, Martijn van Haastert, and Roland Sweijen.
Limgroup launched their first hybrid strawberry variety. In the photo: Sjoerd Gipmans, Martijn Davids, Martijn van Haastert, and Roland Sweijen.
Harold Knapen and Andrew Hudson of Cocogreen, providing substrates to reduce water and fertilizer usage.
Harold Knapen and Andrew Hudson of Cocogreen, providing substrates to reduce water and fertilizer usage.
The Svensson team brought a mannequin to showcase their Climaflow shirts.
The Svensson team brought a mannequin to showcase their Climaflow shirts.
OH NO, NOT REALLY. It's Dominique Blok, Ton Habraken, Jakob Johannson, and Joris Vermonden of Svensson.
OH NO, NOT REALLY. It's Dominique Blok, Ton Habraken, Jakob Johannson, and Joris Vermonden of Svensson.
Luco Gogoloi of Protech Future offers various polytunnel and other cultivation solutions.
Luco Gogoloi of Protech Future offers various polytunnel and other cultivation solutions.
Yannick Smeedts from WolkyTolky, irrigation and data measurement system, and Frederique Vogel from Holland Rosetta
Yannick Smeedts from WolkyTolky, irrigation and data measurement system, and Frederique Vogel from Holland Rosetta
Gertjan Goes, Fluence; Wouter van de Bosch, Bosch Growers; Thomas Peters and Joyce Rasquin from Grodan.
Gertjan Goes, Fluence; Wouter van de Bosch, Bosch Growers; Thomas Peters and Joyce Rasquin from Grodan.
Robin Dirks, Jurnjan van den Bremer, and Nicole Kuleshova Shalumov from Growtec. This week, we published an article about one of their recent projects: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9590583/cucumber-greenhouse-now-finally-converted-into-strawberry-cultivation/ .
Robin Dirks, Jurnjan van den Bremer, and Nicole Kuleshova Shalumov from Growtec. This week, we published an article about one of their recent projects: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9590583/cucumber-greenhouse-now-finally-converted-into-strawberry-cultivation/ .
Rik Klein from Fairplant, active in supplying tissue culture propagated young fruit plants
Rik Klein from Fairplant, active in supplying tissue culture propagated young fruit plants
Theoharis Ouzounis and Pim Joeloemsingh from RED Horticulture.
Theoharis Ouzounis and Pim Joeloemsingh from RED Horticulture.
Ruud van Aperen and Peter van den Bemd from MJ tech.
Ruud van Aperen and Peter van den Bemd from MJ tech.
Phil Johnson and Herney Hernandez from the Canadian strawberry farm Boem Berry Farms; Dominique Blok, Jakob Johannson, Ton Habraken from Svensson; Matthew Korpan from the Canadian greenhouse builder South Essex; Sam Soltani from the LED supplier Sollum Tech; and Joris Vermonden from Svensson.
Phil Johnson and Herney Hernandez from the Canadian strawberry farm Boem Berry Farms; Dominique Blok, Jakob Johannson, Ton Habraken from Svensson; Matthew Korpan from the Canadian greenhouse builder South Essex; Sam Soltani from the LED supplier Sollum Tech; and Joris Vermonden from Svensson.
Rene Verhoeven and Arjan Kuppens, Den Ouden GrowSolutions.
Rene Verhoeven and Arjan Kuppens, Den Ouden GrowSolutions.
Patrick Casteleyn, Bert van der Lugt, Koen Vangorp, and Franky Van Looveren from Mechatronix.
Patrick Casteleyn, Bert van der Lugt, Koen Vangorp, and Franky Van Looveren from Mechatronix.
Henny van Gurp was the sole moderator this year due to illness (nothing serious) with Klaas Walraven. The soft fruit network coordinator at Glastuinbouw Nederland hosted the fourteen plenary presentations.
Henny van Gurp was the sole moderator this year due to illness (nothing serious) with Klaas Walraven. The soft fruit network coordinator at Glastuinbouw Nederland hosted the fourteen plenary presentations.
Grower Ronald van Asseldonk (in the middle) inquires about a machine from Demtec.
Grower Ronald van Asseldonk (in the middle) inquires about a machine from Demtec.
Dick van Oostrum from Van Oostrum Woerden, Kees van Paassen from Sercom, and Kevin Henssen from VGB shared a stand.
Dick van Oostrum from Van Oostrum Woerden, Kees van Paassen from Sercom, and Kevin Henssen from VGB shared a stand.
Viscon is active in many disciplines and is present at the Strawberry Day with Hank Guitjens, Timon Korpershoek, and Daan Mansveld in the photo.
Viscon is active in many disciplines and is present at the Strawberry Day with Hank Guitjens, Timon Korpershoek, and Daan Mansveld in the photo.
LetsGrow.com is further developing the Strategy Manager introduced last year. Some users have now also received the 'energy' option. After the 'soft launch,' the broad rollout will follow, according to Kim Helderman.
LetsGrow.com is further developing the Strategy Manager introduced last year. Some users have now also received the 'energy' option. After the 'soft launch,' the broad rollout will follow, according to Kim Helderman.
Erik Bax extensively discussed the use of the heat pump on behalf of AAB.
Erik Bax extensively discussed the use of the heat pump on behalf of AAB.
Albert Dortmans from Orgapower demonstrates how to mix 25 million trichoderma spores through substrate with just 1 gram of the mixture in his left hand.
Albert Dortmans from Orgapower demonstrates how to mix 25 million trichoderma spores through substrate with just 1 gram of the mixture in his left hand.
Edwin Hendriks and Ton Boers from Certis Belchim attracted attention with their 'strawberries.' Keychains, to be precise. In addition, the men were also there to explain the expansion of Vintec in strawberries.
Edwin Hendriks and Ton Boers from Certis Belchim attracted attention with their 'strawberries.' Keychains, to be precise. In addition, the men were also there to explain the expansion of Vintec in strawberries.
Leo Hoogeveen from PlantoSys in conversation.
Leo Hoogeveen from PlantoSys in conversation.
Claudia Schmitz-Hübsch from Van den Elzen Plants with Andrea van den Hoven from AGF/Freshpublishers.
Claudia Schmitz-Hübsch from Van den Elzen Plants with Andrea van den Hoven from AGF/Freshpublishers.
Frits van Dijkman from ZLTO at the entrance stand that couldn't be missed.
Frits van Dijkman from ZLTO at the entrance stand that couldn't be missed.
Adri Bom-Lemstra urged growers to tell the sector's story themselves.
Adri Bom-Lemstra urged growers to tell the sector's story themselves.
Cor de Fijter from Flynth held a presentation on the benefits of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Cor de Fijter from Flynth held a presentation on the benefits of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Raymond van Mierlo with R&D colleague Vincent van Berchum from Bato Plastics.
Raymond van Mierlo with R&D colleague Vincent van Berchum from Bato Plastics.
Ruud den Engelsman from Luiten Greenhouses shared a message.
Ruud den Engelsman from Luiten Greenhouses shared a message.
And he was present himself as well
And he was present himself as well
Cozy crowds around well-cared-for catering points.
Cozy crowds around well-cared-for catering points.
Explanation about substrates at Legro.
Explanation about substrates at Legro.
Bert Meurs took the opportunity to speak to many customers at the fair. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9531703/growers-no-longer-have-to-wait-to-see-what-a-plant-will-do/
Bert Meurs took the opportunity to speak to many customers at the fair. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9531703/growers-no-longer-have-to-wait-to-see-what-a-plant-will-do/
Keeping it dry
Keeping it dry
The Drain Monitoring System from WolkyTolky.
The Drain Monitoring System from WolkyTolky.
Peter Cuppen from Achmea and Werner van Mullekom from Agrozone reminisced about, among other things, their student days. On the left in the photo is Rene Schoenmakers, also from Achmea.
Peter Cuppen from Achmea and Werner van Mullekom from Agrozone reminisced about, among other things, their student days. On the left in the photo is Rene Schoenmakers, also from Achmea.
By 9 am, the hall was already well-filled. Ultimately, about 700 people walked around in Den Bosch during the day.
By 9 am, the hall was already well-filled. Ultimately, about 700 people walked around in Den Bosch during the day.
Roelof Jan Knol from Priva came to get a growers guide.
Roelof Jan Knol from Priva came to get a growers guide.
Marcel Weering and Lars Tollenaar from Jiffy were visited by grower Jac-Jan van den Wijngaart.
Marcel Weering and Lars Tollenaar from Jiffy were visited by grower Jac-Jan van den Wijngaart.
Johan Aelterman on the left with three of his four children and a visitor on the right. Idris has been active in everbearers for a long time and now focuses extra on the Netherlands and Belgium with new varieties.
Johan Aelterman on the left with three of his four children and a visitor on the right. Idris has been active in everbearers for a long time and now focuses extra on the Netherlands and Belgium with new varieties.
Chat between two self-proclaimed 'retired growers': Jan Bertens and Simon van Gennip.
Chat between two self-proclaimed 'retired growers': Jan Bertens and Simon van Gennip.
Eric Boot from main sponsor BVB and Bart Joosten from Mertens.
Eric Boot from main sponsor BVB and Bart Joosten from Mertens.
Peter Melis from Proefcentrum Hoogstraten with a presentation on multilayer cultivation with hoistable gutters.
Peter Melis from Proefcentrum Hoogstraten with a presentation on multilayer cultivation with hoistable gutters.
Clement Stoof and Willem Donkers from Widontec with their tube rail-based system for tray fields in the background.
Clement Stoof and Willem Donkers from Widontec with their tube rail-based system for tray fields in the background.
Last-minute addition to the fair: Condair.
Last-minute addition to the fair: Condair.
Meindert van der Wielen from Bioline Agrosciences with an upgrade of Predafix. Predafix Plus is now sprayable without residue.
Meindert van der Wielen from Bioline Agrosciences with an upgrade of Predafix. Predafix Plus is now sprayable without residue.
Eric van der Klauw, Johan van Tuijl, and Henk van Tuijl in the stand of AgrowSer and VDH. Special attention is still given to the Ventrio greenhouse: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9561674/foil-greenhouse-lets-belgian-strawberry-grower-expand/
Eric van der Klauw, Johan van Tuijl, and Henk van Tuijl in the stand of AgrowSer and VDH. Special attention is still given to the Ventrio greenhouse: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9561674/foil-greenhouse-lets-belgian-strawberry-grower-expand/
Bossche bollen!
Bossche bollen!
Paul Doodeman (standing on the left in the blue coat) of ABZ Seeds informs a visitor about F1 hybrid everbearing strawberry varieties, propagated from seed.
Paul Doodeman (standing on the left in the blue coat) of ABZ Seeds informs a visitor about F1 hybrid everbearing strawberry varieties, propagated from seed.
Van den Berk & Kerkhof Real Estate Agents, Appraisers, and Advisors have a special company for sale. For more information: contact John Strik. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9589627/eighty-year-old-grower-puts-company-up-for-sale-you-can-earn-a-good-living-from-it/
Van den Berk & Kerkhof Real Estate Agents, Appraisers, and Advisors have a special company for sale. For more information: contact John Strik. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9589627/eighty-year-old-grower-puts-company-up-for-sale-you-can-earn-a-good-living-from-it/
Theme sweaters at The Greenery: link https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9589620/inspire-strawberry-sales-surge-at-the-greenery/
Theme sweaters at The Greenery: link https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9589620/inspire-strawberry-sales-surge-at-the-greenery/
Raspberry cutting in a Growcoon.
Raspberry cutting in a Growcoon.
Giz Gaskin from Klasmann-Deilmann with the Growbag, an organic substrate mat. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9567751/organic-substrate-slab-ready-for-upscaling-after-successful-testing/
Giz Gaskin from Klasmann-Deilmann with the Growbag, an organic substrate mat. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9567751/organic-substrate-slab-ready-for-upscaling-after-successful-testing/
Jerry Arkesteijn from Beekenkamp Verpakkingen brought, among other things, the mobile field tray. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9440642/50-more-plants-thanks-to-new-strawberry-cultivation-system/
Jerry Arkesteijn from Beekenkamp Verpakkingen brought, among other things, the mobile field tray. https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9440642/50-more-plants-thanks-to-new-strawberry-cultivation-system/
Richard Schouten from GroentenFruit Huis presented the latest fresh produce trade figures and called for caution with the term 'export.' He prefers to speak of sales within a radius of about 800 kilometers to avoid waking sleeping dogs (why should you grow it here if the product is going abroad anyway?).
Richard Schouten from GroentenFruit Huis presented the latest fresh produce trade figures and called for caution with the term 'export.' He prefers to speak of sales within a radius of about 800 kilometers to avoid waking sleeping dogs (why should you grow it here if the product is going abroad anyway?).
Hans Vanderhallen from Coöperatie Hoogstraten then had the opportunity to speak about the beloved clock in Hoogstraten. According to the director, this is an auction instrument with a future, provided the clock adapts to the times. And that's what they do in Hoogstr
Hans Vanderhallen from Coöperatie Hoogstraten then had the opportunity to speak about the beloved clock in Hoogstraten. According to the director, this is an auction instrument with a future, provided the clock adapts to the times. And that's what they do in Hoogstr
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Roy Keunen and Sabine Robben from NovaCrop Control.
Roy Keunen and Sabine Robben from NovaCrop Control.
Bart Joosten, Richard Claassen, Rik Lenssen from Mertens.
Bart Joosten, Richard Claassen, Rik Lenssen from Mertens.
Bram Roosen, Andrew Boudry, and Filippos Potsios from Roam Technology, with their solutions for clean irrigation systems.
Bram Roosen, Andrew Boudry, and Filippos Potsios from Roam Technology, with their solutions for clean irrigation systems.
Michele Pavano and Gabriele Roncanetti from P-Tre will also be at Sival in France next week.
Michele Pavano and Gabriele Roncanetti from P-Tre will also be at Sival in France next week.
Razvan Iftimiciuc and Owen Wilson from XL Horticulture.
Razvan Iftimiciuc and Owen Wilson from XL Horticulture.
Alfred Boot from Herkuplast.
Alfred Boot from Herkuplast.
Frits van Dijkman from ZLTO / Glastuinbouw Nederland, co-organizers of the Strawberry Day.
Frits van Dijkman from ZLTO / Glastuinbouw Nederland, co-organizers of the Strawberry Day.
Octiva with Daria Noda, Yuri Alsemgeest, Rob van Adrichem, Octiva is an innovation partner of Delphy.
Octiva with Daria Noda, Yuri Alsemgeest, Rob van Adrichem, Octiva is an innovation partner of Delphy.
Octiva ceveloped autonomous vehicles that drive through the greenhouse, combating mildew with UV light.
Octiva ceveloped autonomous vehicles that drive through the greenhouse, combating mildew with UV light.
Team Veiling Zaltbommel with a visit from Geert-Jan and Kees van Tuyl. From left to right: Erwin van den Oever, Geert-Jan van Tuyl, Gerard van den Anker, Pieter van der Sluis, Arthur Elsen and Kees van Tuyl with Kwekerij van Tuyl
Team Veiling Zaltbommel with a visit from Geert-Jan and Kees van Tuyl. From left to right: Erwin van den Oever, Geert-Jan van Tuyl, Gerard van den Anker, Pieter van der Sluis, Arthur Elsen and Kees van Tuyl with Kwekerij van Tuyl
Demtec / Demaitre Paul van der Wielen and Stefaan Vandaele welcomed Wouter David from Dataflor.
Demtec / Demaitre Paul van der Wielen and Stefaan Vandaele welcomed Wouter David from Dataflor.
Harry Schouten, Lennart Schouten of ISA Crop Care (new name of ISA nanotech since January 1, 2024) strengthens the drug Siltac. Siltac SF has a unique physical mechanism, which essentially crushes the insects to death. It can always be sprayed, but best in dry weather
Harry Schouten, Lennart Schouten of ISA Crop Care (new name of ISA nanotech since January 1, 2024) strengthens the drug Siltac. Siltac SF has a unique physical mechanism, which essentially crushes the insects to death. It can always be sprayed, but best in dry weather
Ecostyle Professional: Frederique Menage, Brecht Lammens, and Kenny Deneef.
Ecostyle Professional: Frederique Menage, Brecht Lammens, and Kenny Deneef.
The new Limgroup strawberry hybrid
The new Limgroup strawberry hybrid
Matthias Timmer with Fruitmasters
Matthias Timmer with Fruitmasters
Richard Claassen of Mertens was visited by Adje van Hooijdonk of Koppert Nederland.
Richard Claassen of Mertens was visited by Adje van Hooijdonk of Koppert Nederland.
Nol Jochems, Jan Koevoets, Steffie Geerts, and Wim Voogt from Handelonderneming Klep.
Nol Jochems, Jan Koevoets, Steffie Geerts, and Wim Voogt from Handelonderneming Klep.
Nivola: Matthijs Caspers and Gidion Vesseur.
Nivola: Matthijs Caspers and Gidion Vesseur.
Plant nursery "De Kemp" with Bram van Asseldonk and Nils Reinders.
Plant nursery "De Kemp" with Bram van Asseldonk and Nils Reinders.
De Ruiter Seeds is new in the strawberry industry. Aad van Dijk, Will Roberts and Arjan Heemskerk visted the show.
De Ruiter Seeds is new in the strawberry industry. Aad van Dijk, Will Roberts and Arjan Heemskerk visted the show.
Fresh Forward Breeding, Driscoll's, and Rapo together: Merijn de Veer, Jan Wouter van Eck, Ronnie Kersten, Lowie Claessens, and Werner Hack.
Fresh Forward Breeding, Driscoll's, and Rapo together: Merijn de Veer, Jan Wouter van Eck, Ronnie Kersten, Lowie Claessens, and Werner Hack.
Piet Beurskens of Rapo with their new strawberry variety "Jenkka."
Piet Beurskens of Rapo with their new strawberry variety "Jenkka."
Martien Melissant of Oroganic, a company with green pest control products.
Martien Melissant of Oroganic, a company with green pest control products.
Sismatec with Kurt Tenteniez and Jasper Slaghekke showcasing the Proseal casepacker for automatic packing of punnets.
Sismatec with Kurt Tenteniez and Jasper Slaghekke showcasing the Proseal casepacker for automatic packing of punnets.
Jeff van Boxtel from Heecon(r) was visited by Gert Voeten of Delphy.
Jeff van Boxtel from Heecon(r) was visited by Gert Voeten of Delphy.
Gege machinebouw with Bert van Schaik and Rianne de Groot. Bert likes to attend this fair because of the large number of international visitors, which saves a few months of traveling himself.
Gege machinebouw with Bert van Schaik and Rianne de Groot. Bert likes to attend this fair because of the large number of international visitors, which saves a few months of traveling himself.
Focusled provides stretch lamps for strawberry cultivation. In the photo Olav den Ridder, Maarten Kleijn, Loes Hoogenboom en Barry Joosen
Focusled provides stretch lamps for strawberry cultivation. In the photo Olav den Ridder, Maarten Kleijn, Loes Hoogenboom en Barry Joosen
Agrolux - Gavita with Bram Zwinkels, Peter van der Kaaij, and Gert-Jan Dekker showcasing LED grow light installations.
Agrolux - Gavita with Bram Zwinkels, Peter van der Kaaij, and Gert-Jan Dekker showcasing LED grow light installations.
Brent de Boey and Kathleen van Landeghem of Agromanager present their cultivation and harvest registration system.
Brent de Boey and Kathleen van Landeghem of Agromanager present their cultivation and harvest registration system.
Countdown here! 11 days until the rebranding of Metazet FormFlex. Curious to see what Fred Odenkirchen and Roy van den Bosch will look like in the future...
Countdown here! 11 days until the rebranding of Metazet FormFlex. Curious to see what Fred Odenkirchen and Roy van den Bosch will look like in the future...
Wolky Tolky - Yannick Smedts with measuring systems, known in 19 countries.
Wolky Tolky - Yannick Smedts with measuring systems, known in 19 countries.
Haifa NWE with Bram van Hal, Dorien Geentjens, and Willem-Jan de Kort.
Haifa NWE with Bram van Hal, Dorien Geentjens, and Willem-Jan de Kort.
New: HaifaStim KIR, nourishes the plant's natural defenses. Particularly in strawberries and soft fruit to grow plants more resilient, making plants less susceptible to, among other things. Phytophthora, powdery mildew and botrytis
New: HaifaStim KIR, nourishes the plant's natural defenses. Particularly in strawberries and soft fruit to grow plants more resilient, making plants less susceptible to, among other things. Phytophthora, powdery mildew and botrytis
Maria Custers of LTO arbeidskracht / Seasonalwork.nl.
Maria Custers of LTO arbeidskracht / Seasonalwork.nl.
René Beerkens of Hoogendoorn visiting Kim Helderman and Heleen Lugt of LetsGrow.com.
René Beerkens of Hoogendoorn visiting Kim Helderman and Heleen Lugt of LetsGrow.com.
Moleda with Kars Vreeswijk, Cas Barel, Jakob Aubell, Simen Myhrene, and Mats Lijten presenting Agro-Pure for higher temperature steaming of materials.
Moleda with Kars Vreeswijk, Cas Barel, Jakob Aubell, Simen Myhrene, and Mats Lijten presenting Agro-Pure for higher temperature steaming of materials.
Jan Pieter Schellekens of Schellekens total projects.In the context of sustainability, they have started using a root canvas consisting of 30% recycled material
Jan Pieter Schellekens of Schellekens total projects.In the context of sustainability, they have started using a root canvas consisting of 30% recycled material
Philips / Signify with Inge van de Wouw and Erik Jansen.
Philips / Signify with Inge van de Wouw and Erik Jansen.
Hortipar with Jeffrey Spies and Nico van der Houwen.
Hortipar with Jeffrey Spies and Nico van der Houwen.
The Greenery with a new stand for this fair: Rob van der Weele, Ashley Borgdorff, Joost Rouwhorst, and Sean Verstappen.
The Greenery with a new stand for this fair: Rob van der Weele, Ashley Borgdorff, Joost Rouwhorst, and Sean Verstappen.
Mieke Verstappen of Verstappen Advanced Packaging, actively supporting plastic recycling.
Mieke Verstappen of Verstappen Advanced Packaging, actively supporting plastic recycling.
Klaas-Jan de Ruiter of Holland Gaas, Arjan van der Klaauw, and Hans Sonneveld of Ridder: Providing automation, shading, and motors for covered crops.
Klaas-Jan de Ruiter of Holland Gaas, Arjan van der Klaauw, and Hans Sonneveld of Ridder: Providing automation, shading, and motors for covered crops.
Pierre Hagenaars, Jan Molenaar of Het Packhuys ready for all your weighing and packaging solutions.
Pierre Hagenaars, Jan Molenaar of Het Packhuys ready for all your weighing and packaging solutions.
Delphy is the proud organizer of this Strawberry Day and ISFC. Left to right: Trudy, Paul, Hans, Pieter, Bram, Marc, Vera, Ton, and Bart.
Delphy is the proud organizer of this Strawberry Day and ISFC. Left to right: Trudy, Paul, Hans, Pieter, Bram, Marc, Vera, Ton, and Bart.
André Luijten and John Vermeulen of Cogas.
André Luijten and John Vermeulen of Cogas.
Mandy Geerts and Edwin Boeren of CLTV Zundert, suppliers for growers.
Mandy Geerts and Edwin Boeren of CLTV Zundert, suppliers for growers.
Wout Cobussen and Stijn Tromp of Rent Wereld. They offer rental and purchase of various items, from sanitary facilities to complete housing units for personnel.
Wout Cobussen and Stijn Tromp of Rent Wereld. They offer rental and purchase of various items, from sanitary facilities to complete housing units for personnel.
Peter and Lotte Kuijlen of ZHE Trading. They recently became importers of the OLMI leaf blower.
Peter and Lotte Kuijlen of ZHE Trading. They recently became importers of the OLMI leaf blower.
New at ZHE, the Pasquali, Siena 35 AR junior Micro articulated tractor, only 77cm wide.
New at ZHE, the Pasquali, Siena 35 AR junior Micro articulated tractor, only 77cm wide.
InFa Techniek with Arjan Sennef, Rinus Faasse, and Demy Ottens, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and installation of customized water technical installations.
InFa Techniek with Arjan Sennef, Rinus Faasse, and Demy Ottens, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and installation of customized water technical installations.
Jeroen Doornebal of Exitus.
Jeroen Doornebal of Exitus.
Antoon Vissers of Traycon.
Antoon Vissers of Traycon.
Jos Groenewegen of Maurice Kassenbouw with Klaas-Jan de Ruiter of Holland Gaas.
Jos Groenewegen of Maurice Kassenbouw with Klaas-Jan de Ruiter of Holland Gaas.
Vera Theelen from Delphy on the use of fresh June bearers to grow strawberries year-round.
Vera Theelen from Delphy on the use of fresh June bearers to grow strawberries year-round.
Geert Maris, Peter Rietveld, and Renko Schuil from TTA. Not entirely soft fruit-related, but cool: TTA developed the BulbPacker. This machine automates the process of manually removing tulips from crates and positions them on a delivery belt. More information coming soon!
Geert Maris, Peter Rietveld, and Renko Schuil from TTA. Not entirely soft fruit-related, but cool: TTA developed the BulbPacker. This machine automates the process of manually removing tulips from crates and positions them on a delivery belt. More information coming soon!
The costs of cultivation supplies for tunnels may be decreasing, but interest rates are rising, as well as labor costs.
The costs of cultivation supplies for tunnels may be decreasing, but interest rates are rising, as well as labor costs.
Hidde Huisintveld and Michiel Seignette from Lumiforte. They are preparing for IPM, where they will showcase the applications of drones in horticulture.
Hidde Huisintveld and Michiel Seignette from Lumiforte. They are preparing for IPM, where they will showcase the applications of drones in horticulture.
Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank.
Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank.
Krzysztof Sak with AgronomBerries visits Sander Steinmann and Emilie Morilleau with Botanicoir.
Krzysztof Sak with AgronomBerries visits Sander Steinmann and Emilie Morilleau with Botanicoir.
Silke Schweighoefer from UP offers a solution to test the firmness of soft fruit.
Silke Schweighoefer from UP offers a solution to test the firmness of soft fruit.
Once again, flowers for Ad van Laarhoven, as he has done a lot for the international sector as well.
Once again, flowers for Ad van Laarhoven, as he has done a lot for the international sector as well.
Bart Jongenelen from Delphy opened the ISFC with a brief update on the status and challenges of the sector.
Bart Jongenelen from Delphy opened the ISFC with a brief update on the status and challenges of the sector.
George Manganaris from the Cyprus University of Technology Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology & Food Science on the application of priming agents to harvest soft fruit more efficiently.
George Manganaris from the Cyprus University of Technology Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology & Food Science on the application of priming agents to harvest soft fruit more efficiently.
Dr. Michelle Fountain from NIAB EMR on recent developments in controlling Drosophila suzukii in fruit crops.
Dr. Michelle Fountain from NIAB EMR on recent developments in controlling Drosophila suzukii in fruit crops.
The conference room was well-filled until the end of the day.
The conference room was well-filled until the end of the day.
Robin Stolk and Jelle Broeders from Van den Avoird were visited by Rudy Timmermans (Timco Fruit) and Jan van Bergeijk from Remolino Berries.
Robin Stolk and Jelle Broeders from Van den Avoird were visited by Rudy Timmermans (Timco Fruit) and Jan van Bergeijk from Remolino Berries.
Harrie Jonker and Hans Lodder from Fruitmasters.
Harrie Jonker and Hans Lodder from Fruitmasters.
Leon Verkoelen with Bogaerts notices a lot of interest in the UV-C machine (Qii Drive Shift UV-C) that combats mildew in an organic way.
Leon Verkoelen with Bogaerts notices a lot of interest in the UV-C machine (Qii Drive Shift UV-C) that combats mildew in an organic way.
Looking for raspberries? Advanced Berry Breeding, Nico de Groot, Hubert Gadret, and Roy Briga know all about it.
Looking for raspberries? Advanced Berry Breeding, Nico de Groot, Hubert Gadret, and Roy Briga know all about it.
The team from DCM, Annelies Bayens, Thijs Delanghe, and Bart Nelen.
The team from DCM, Annelies Bayens, Thijs Delanghe, and Bart Nelen.
Miguel Sequeira from Berrytech has a lot of visitors and questions about their raspberries.
Miguel Sequeira from Berrytech has a lot of visitors and questions about their raspberries.
Botanicoir’s Sander Steinmann talks about their various coco coir products.
Botanicoir’s Sander Steinmann talks about their various coco coir products.
Piet van den Oord with Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture has a lot of diversity in foils for soft fruit, and he has much to talk about. Erwin Dekkers from Kekkila and Sebastiaan Smeur from Meteor Systems are next to him.
Piet van den Oord with Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture has a lot of diversity in foils for soft fruit, and he has much to talk about. Erwin Dekkers from Kekkila and Sebastiaan Smeur from Meteor Systems are next to him.
Fred van Veldhoven from Skytree. Skytree is a developer and producer of green CO2 equipment, now also available for horticulture.
Fred van Veldhoven from Skytree. Skytree is a developer and producer of green CO2 equipment, now also available for horticulture.
The Agrolux-Gavita team.
The Agrolux-Gavita team.
Andreas Hoffelner from Hoffelner Landesprodukte visits Jan Bocker from Biolchim.
Andreas Hoffelner from Hoffelner Landesprodukte visits Jan Bocker from Biolchim.
Team HAS. Something for you, studying at the HAS green academy?
Team HAS. Something for you, studying at the HAS green academy?
Meteor Systems Luuk Stellmach and Sebastiaan Smeur showcase their complete strawberry growth solutions.
Meteor Systems Luuk Stellmach and Sebastiaan Smeur showcase their complete strawberry growth solutions.
If you're looking for both strawberries and raspberries, Mattivi is the place to be. Luciano Mattivi and Jurgen Verheyen.
If you're looking for both strawberries and raspberries, Mattivi is the place to be. Luciano Mattivi and Jurgen Verheyen.
Remko Riemslag and Maurice van den Wijngaart from Van Alphen Soft Fruit Plants.
Remko Riemslag and Maurice van den Wijngaart from Van Alphen Soft Fruit Plants.
Martin Zuijderwijk from Biobest and Rembrant van Meegen from Hortiworld stand behind the Entomatic by Bio Bull. This machine, shown by Biobest, is an applicator that evenly distributes insects and is also labor-saving.
Martin Zuijderwijk from Biobest and Rembrant van Meegen from Hortiworld stand behind the Entomatic by Bio Bull. This machine, shown by Biobest, is an applicator that evenly distributes insects and is also labor-saving.
Dutch, lighting Innovations, Robert Jansen, and Dennis Janmaat.
Dutch, lighting Innovations, Robert Jansen, and Dennis Janmaat.
Elite tunnels, Ross Watt.
Elite tunnels, Ross Watt.
ICL has more than 50 years of experience in controlled released fertilisers.
ICL has more than 50 years of experience in controlled released fertilisers.
YieldComputer’s Arjen Janssen and Pieterjan Oomen. They optimize harvest predictions for growers and their sales organization with SmartCropCam.
YieldComputer’s Arjen Janssen and Pieterjan Oomen. They optimize harvest predictions for growers and their sales organization with SmartCropCam.
Ready for the sun in Sri Lanka and India, Jack van Batenburg from BOL Peat.
Ready for the sun in Sri Lanka and India, Jack van Batenburg from BOL Peat.
René Ton from Priva.
René Ton from Priva.
Frank Goedhart, Leon Gevers, Rob Franken, Stefan Hoefnagel with Mineva, controlled release fertilisers.
Frank Goedhart, Leon Gevers, Rob Franken, Stefan Hoefnagel with Mineva, controlled release fertilisers.
Tomer Koren and Alfonzo Gonzalez from Pelamix.
Tomer Koren and Alfonzo Gonzalez from Pelamix.
Jan Robben from Flevo Berry in conversation with Pawel Dabrwsta from Agranom Plants.
Jan Robben from Flevo Berry in conversation with Pawel Dabrwsta from Agranom Plants.
Geetrui Coenegrachts from Cooperatie Hoogstraten.
Geetrui Coenegrachts from Cooperatie Hoogstraten.
Sophia Sorg and Stephen Godfrey from Jiffy.
Sophia Sorg and Stephen Godfrey from Jiffy.
Alice van der Helm highlights the extra defuse energy-saving screen at this fair. Ridder's PAR light cloth.
Alice van der Helm highlights the extra defuse energy-saving screen at this fair. Ridder's PAR light cloth.
Luca Gogoloi from ProTech Future shows the possibilities of custom-made ventilation systems, rainwater collection systems, and the polythene retentioner.
Luca Gogoloi from ProTech Future shows the possibilities of custom-made ventilation systems, rainwater collection systems, and the polythene retentioner.
Rick Keijsers from Ammerlaan Construction and John Vermeulen from Cogas.
Rick Keijsers from Ammerlaan Construction and John Vermeulen from Cogas.
Eurofins’ Jan Hardeman together with PlantDoctor Emma Franken. With lab analyses, they help soft fruit growers optimize their plant health.
Eurofins’ Jan Hardeman together with PlantDoctor Emma Franken. With lab analyses, they help soft fruit growers optimize their plant health.
Suzanne Pols and Rik Klein from Fairplant.
Suzanne Pols and Rik Klein from Fairplant.
Claudia Weick from IntraHorti and Patrick van Scheijndel from Houweling Horticulture.
Claudia Weick from IntraHorti and Patrick van Scheijndel from Houweling Horticulture.
This time, Wim Roosen's nephew attended the fair. Koen van den Hurk from Dutch Plantin.
This time, Wim Roosen's nephew attended the fair. Koen van den Hurk from Dutch Plantin.
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TLC’s Mhaira Welsh and James Judge
TLC’s Mhaira Welsh and James Judge
TLC’s Mhaira Welsh and James Judge.
TLC’s Mhaira Welsh and James Judge.
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Daniel Feenstra from Vivent can tell you everything about Plant Electrophysiology. Early warning system.
Daniel Feenstra from Vivent can tell you everything about Plant Electrophysiology. Early warning system.
Van Tuijl’s Frits van Duijn and Nico den Hartog.
Van Tuijl’s Frits van Duijn and Nico den Hartog.
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Ron Vos, René van Lierop, and Peter Korten from Vos Capelle.
Ron Vos, René van Lierop, and Peter Korten from Vos Capelle.
The gentlemen of the Genson Group, Guus Kersten, and Leen Daniels.
The gentlemen of the Genson Group, Guus Kersten, and Leen Daniels.