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Horticultural suppliers, Fruit Logistica 2024, Berlin, Germany

The team with Cocogreen participated in the UK Hall to show their various coco products and substrates
The team with Cocogreen participated in the UK Hall to show their various coco products and substrates
Yoris Khalil from Viscon
Yoris Khalil from Viscon
Nico van Vliet and Andrew Burchett from Bayer. Fruit Logistica is the ultimate fair for them; so many chain parties together.
Nico van Vliet and Andrew Burchett from Bayer. Fruit Logistica is the ultimate fair for them; so many chain parties together.
Georg Rüs Nielsen (from Denmark), Vidar Nordby (from Sweden), Bram Zwinkels and Peter v/d Kaay (from the Netherlands) from Agrolux-Gavita.
Georg Rüs Nielsen (from Denmark), Vidar Nordby (from Sweden), Bram Zwinkels and Peter v/d Kaay (from the Netherlands) from Agrolux-Gavita.
Aweta showcased with a large booth.
Aweta showcased with a large booth.
Ran into Maarten van Hagen from Alumat in the corridors.
Ran into Maarten van Hagen from Alumat in the corridors.
Thorben Looije from Valto. With V10, they offer a green solution for PepMV.
Thorben Looije from Valto. With V10, they offer a green solution for PepMV.
Arthur Sitee, Bob Persoon, and Rianne van der Meer from Beekenkamp Verpakkingen.
Arthur Sitee, Bob Persoon, and Rianne van der Meer from Beekenkamp Verpakkingen.
Alexandra Kastelijn and Tim Bossinga from Koppert showcasing their nominated product: Mirical. It's a cardboard tray with 10 corrugated cardboard strips, with approximately 50 Macrolophus pygmaeus on each strip. The Macrolophus pygmaeus is used in the fight against whitefly in tomatoes.
Alexandra Kastelijn and Tim Bossinga from Koppert showcasing their nominated product: Mirical. It's a cardboard tray with 10 corrugated cardboard strips, with approximately 50 Macrolophus pygmaeus on each strip. The Macrolophus pygmaeus is used in the fight against whitefly in tomatoes.
Mirical is hung in the crop, so the predatory mites are immediately in the right place in the crop.
Mirical is hung in the crop, so the predatory mites are immediately in the right place in the crop.
The familiar joint stand of Kubo, Peter Dekker Installatie, and Verkade Klimaat.
The familiar joint stand of Kubo, Peter Dekker Installatie, and Verkade Klimaat.
Sjaak Bakker and Henk-Jan van Ooijen from Iso Group.
Sjaak Bakker and Henk-Jan van Ooijen from Iso Group.
Nathalie vd Ende and Rosa Jakobs were also familiar faces at the stand of Peter Dekker Installatie, Kubo, and Verkade Klimaat.
Nathalie vd Ende and Rosa Jakobs were also familiar faces at the stand of Peter Dekker Installatie, Kubo, and Verkade Klimaat.
Evert Verstreken, Eike Ennenbach, Ulrich Schick, Annelies Bayens, Bart Goudeseune stood together in the booth. Recently, De Ceuster Group acquired Hawita. A good combination with DCM.
Evert Verstreken, Eike Ennenbach, Ulrich Schick, Annelies Bayens, Bart Goudeseune stood together in the booth. Recently, De Ceuster Group acquired Hawita. A good combination with DCM.
Roland Sweijen, Stefan Pohl, Sjoerd Gipmans, and Vincent Deenen from Limgroup. Their booth was all about the F1 Hybrid launch (strawberries). Vincent: "The launch was a bombshell. So many reactions. Fantastic."
Roland Sweijen, Stefan Pohl, Sjoerd Gipmans, and Vincent Deenen from Limgroup. Their booth was all about the F1 Hybrid launch (strawberries). Vincent: "The launch was a bombshell. So many reactions. Fantastic."
Robert van der Laan with the sustainable banderol from Sealpap.
Robert van der Laan with the sustainable banderol from Sealpap.
Mike Leistikow, Robert van der Laan, Leon van der Laan from Mediane. Catharina was their hostess during the fair.
Mike Leistikow, Robert van der Laan, Leon van der Laan from Mediane. Catharina was their hostess during the fair.
Richard van der Sande, Lotte van Rijn, and Jeffrey van der Sande from Certhon. During Greentech, they will introduce their most recent innovation to the market. We'll keep you informed.
Richard van der Sande, Lotte van Rijn, and Jeffrey van der Sande from Certhon. During Greentech, they will introduce their most recent innovation to the market. We'll keep you informed.
Jacek Bursztynski from Syngenta can tell us all about peppers.
Jacek Bursztynski from Syngenta can tell us all about peppers.
Rijk Zwaan conducted research during the fair on the reason for misting above lettuce in the supermarket. How does the consumer perceive this? This setup was the explanation for the question.
Rijk Zwaan conducted research during the fair on the reason for misting above lettuce in the supermarket. How does the consumer perceive this? This setup was the explanation for the question.
Jan Doldersum, Rijk Zwaan, likes to gather his colleagues for the photo.
Jan Doldersum, Rijk Zwaan, likes to gather his colleagues for the photo.
The market research question at Rijk Zwaan during Fruit Logistica 2024.
The market research question at Rijk Zwaan during Fruit Logistica 2024.
Arie Meeuwisse,  Greenhouse Logistics Group 
Arie Meeuwisse,  Greenhouse Logistics Group 
The Meteor Systems team
The Meteor Systems team
Alex van der Meulen (Meteor Systems), Mr. Benson (Joydon Taiwan), Mrs. Wu Shaaojuan (Oritech), Peter Lexmond, Junyi Xu (Meteor Systems) toast to a beautiful agreement on a project in China.
Alex van der Meulen (Meteor Systems), Mr. Benson (Joydon Taiwan), Mrs. Wu Shaaojuan (Oritech), Peter Lexmond, Junyi Xu (Meteor Systems) toast to a beautiful agreement on a project in China.
Peter Lexmond fills the glasses.
Peter Lexmond fills the glasses.
Cyklop comes with something new: a label on knotted elastic. Wijnand Visser is happy to show it to us.
Cyklop comes with something new: a label on knotted elastic. Wijnand Visser is happy to show it to us.
Cyclop: label on knotted elastic requires ingenious technique.
Cyclop: label on knotted elastic requires ingenious technique.
Menno Chemie Vertrieb
Menno Chemie Vertrieb
Crux Agribotics focuses on the sales force: Michel van Reenen, Bjard Schoots, Charlotte Jannes, Dave van het Schip, Mikel vd Tempel, Cor-Jan van der Elzen, Robbert-Jan Schop.
Crux Agribotics focuses on the sales force: Michel van Reenen, Bjard Schoots, Charlotte Jannes, Dave van het Schip, Mikel vd Tempel, Cor-Jan van der Elzen, Robbert-Jan Schop.
Richard van de Waart, Marvin de Klerk (new as CFO at Martin Stolze), and Paul van Leeuwen.
Richard van de Waart, Marvin de Klerk (new as CFO at Martin Stolze), and Paul van Leeuwen.
Dick de Jong
Dick de Jong
Dalsem had nothing to complain about. We passed by often and the booth was always full.
Dalsem had nothing to complain about. We passed by often and the booth was always full.
Bart 't Hoen, Martin Helmich, Laurent van der Ende, and Kevin Spoelder from Hoogendoorn Growth Management.
Bart 't Hoen, Martin Helmich, Laurent van der Ende, and Kevin Spoelder from Hoogendoorn Growth Management.
Thanks for the delicious cappuccinos, De Jong Verpakkingen!
Thanks for the delicious cappuccinos, De Jong Verpakkingen!
The booth staff of Prins Group and Stolze had constant good traffic.
The booth staff of Prins Group and Stolze had constant good traffic.
Steenks had the Berkvens tube rail trolley in the booth.
Steenks had the Berkvens tube rail trolley in the booth.
Greefa: Monique Verrips, Jeanette de Bruijn, and Heinz Pircher (Italy, Lana).
Greefa: Monique Verrips, Jeanette de Bruijn, and Heinz Pircher (Italy, Lana).
Pascal Garstenveld and Bert-Jan Nolden from Taks.
Pascal Garstenveld and Bert-Jan Nolden from Taks.
Koppert Machines with the Multipacker XS. This is also suitable for top sealing.
Koppert Machines with the Multipacker XS. This is also suitable for top sealing.
Vera van den Berg and Andrew Lee, Grodan 
Vera van den Berg and Andrew Lee, Grodan
 
Lianne Berkhout from Avag organized the Avag Pavilion.
Lianne Berkhout from Avag organized the Avag Pavilion.
Jari van Steekelenburg, Rob Bekkering (Van der Valk Systemen), Roland Fidder, and Ronny Katan (Polyhort).
Jari van Steekelenburg, Rob Bekkering (Van der Valk Systemen), Roland Fidder, and Ronny Katan (Polyhort).
Micha van Nieuwkerk, Jeroen de Wit (Van der Ende Group), and Robert Poelman (Dalsem).
Micha van Nieuwkerk, Jeroen de Wit (Van der Ende Group), and Robert Poelman (Dalsem).
Thiark Sietzema.
Thiark Sietzema.
Ad Kranendonk, Annelies Michels, Adrie van Diemen, Henk Meulstee, and Ard Flier from Flier Systems.
Ad Kranendonk, Annelies Michels, Adrie van Diemen, Henk Meulstee, and Ard Flier from Flier Systems.
Dennis Janmaat, Robin Veenstra, Peter Lansbergen, and Robert Jansen from Dutch Lighting Innovation.
Dennis Janmaat, Robin Veenstra, Peter Lansbergen, and Robert Jansen from Dutch Lighting Innovation.
Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics: Tim Jacobs, Sem and Hans van Gellecum, Mattijs van Loon, and Leon Verkoelen.
Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics: Tim Jacobs, Sem and Hans van Gellecum, Mattijs van Loon, and Leon Verkoelen.
Bas de Bekker and Bas Dirven delve into substrateless cultivation and vertical farming at Meteor Systems.
Bas de Bekker and Bas Dirven delve into substrateless cultivation and vertical farming at Meteor Systems.
Berkvens develops multifunctional adjustable carts. One of the examples was in the booth.
Berkvens develops multifunctional adjustable carts. One of the examples was in the booth.
Peter van der Putten from Vostermans: "The current Multifan is 10W per hour more efficient than the previous edition."
Peter van der Putten from Vostermans: "The current Multifan is 10W per hour more efficient than the previous edition."
Dry Hydroponics with Maurice vd Knaap on the right.
Dry Hydroponics with Maurice vd Knaap on the right.
Peter Doorn and Peter Post from Gartenbau Versicherung and Hortisecur.
Peter Doorn and Peter Post from Gartenbau Versicherung and Hortisecur.
Bart 't Hoen (Hoogendoorn Growth Management) and Martin van Tol (Letsgrow.com).
Bart 't Hoen (Hoogendoorn Growth Management) and Martin van Tol (Letsgrow.com).
Michel Wittmer and Maren Schoormans from Normec Agro Control.
Michel Wittmer and Maren Schoormans from Normec Agro Control.
Grace Suradi, Peer Hermans, Koos de Wit, Maciej Krol, and Tom Könisser from Philips Horticulture.
Grace Suradi, Peer Hermans, Koos de Wit, Maciej Krol, and Tom Könisser from Philips Horticulture.
Rosa de Lisa, Eelco Abma, Joram Wijnaendts van Resandt, and Elin Lindegren from Agrolux-Gavita.
Rosa de Lisa, Eelco Abma, Joram Wijnaendts van Resandt, and Elin Lindegren from Agrolux-Gavita.
Lodewijk Wardenburg, Rob de Wit, Coen Scheffers, Ruben Kalkman, Mike Vermeij from Bom Group.
Lodewijk Wardenburg, Rob de Wit, Coen Scheffers, Ruben Kalkman, Mike Vermeij from Bom Group.
Paul van Gils from Lumiforte.
Paul van Gils from Lumiforte.
Martin Philipsen from Van der Knaap Group of Companies. This IBC was filled with calcium nitrate produced by a self-developed bioreactor.
Martin Philipsen from Van der Knaap Group of Companies. This IBC was filled with calcium nitrate produced by a self-developed bioreactor.
Martin Philipsen and Mao Liu from Van der Knaap Group of Companies.
Martin Philipsen and Mao Liu from Van der Knaap Group of Companies.
Delphy was well represented in Berlin.
Delphy was well represented in Berlin.
Ewout van der Ven from Delphy - also known as the Cabyv man or cucumber man.
Ewout van der Ven from Delphy - also known as the Cabyv man or cucumber man.
Frank Janssen and Fabienne Reinders from Grodan.
Frank Janssen and Fabienne Reinders from Grodan.
Mario Smid and Remy Maat from Cultilène. Cultilène prioritizes sustainability. The glass wool substrate increases. They use 80% recycled glass for this.
Mario Smid and Remy Maat from Cultilène. Cultilène prioritizes sustainability. The glass wool substrate increases. They use 80% recycled glass for this.
Lindy van der Drift, Bas Duijvestijn, Anna Sichinshaya, Bob Hunsche, Pieter Jan Robbemont, and Marijn Kuiper from Van der Hoeven.
Lindy van der Drift, Bas Duijvestijn, Anna Sichinshaya, Bob Hunsche, Pieter Jan Robbemont, and Marijn Kuiper from Van der Hoeven.
Timo Spruijt, Arjen Janmaat, Arjen van Dijk, and Joachim Keus. Joachim was on the road all week: From Poland for customer visits to Berlin.
Timo Spruijt, Arjen Janmaat, Arjen van Dijk, and Joachim Keus. Joachim was on the road all week: From Poland for customer visits to Berlin.
Ard Ammerlaan and Viktoriia Taranenko from Prudac. Heartbreakers™ F1 - Twiggy Red is one of the tomato varieties suitable for vertical farming in Prudac's portfolio.
Ard Ammerlaan and Viktoriia Taranenko from Prudac. Heartbreakers™ F1 - Twiggy Red is one of the tomato varieties suitable for vertical farming in Prudac's portfolio.
BASF|Nunhems focused on "connecting for greater value" at Fruit Logistica.
BASF|Nunhems focused on "connecting for greater value" at Fruit Logistica.
Jacco Vooijs combined a round of the fair with a meeting about Grasp 2.0.
Jacco Vooijs combined a round of the fair with a meeting about Grasp 2.0.
More and more substrate suppliers offer organic alternatives to the rock wool mat. Jiffy does too, with a coconut mat. Pictured: Kyle Freedman and Arjan van Leest.
More and more substrate suppliers offer organic alternatives to the rock wool mat. Jiffy does too, with a coconut mat. Pictured: Kyle Freedman and Arjan van Leest.
The team of Gautier Seeds
The team of Gautier Seeds
Wim Peters Kwekerijen had its own stand for the first time at Fruit Logistica. The reason? Read the background story about the choice here.
Wim Peters Kwekerijen had its own stand for the first time at Fruit Logistica. The reason? Read the background story about the choice here.
Maximilian Becker and Marko Grozdanovic from BASF | Nunhems and Simone Cerutti from Horta, part of BASF Digital Solutions.
Maximilian Becker and Marko Grozdanovic from BASF | Nunhems and Simone Cerutti from Horta, part of BASF Digital Solutions.
Iribov is nominated for the horticultural entrepreneur award this year. The share of food horticulture in their tissue culture activities is slowly increasing.
Iribov is nominated for the horticultural entrepreneur award this year. The share of food horticulture in their tissue culture activities is slowly increasing.
Dirk Jan Mulder and Timothy van der Toorn from Growficient.
Dirk Jan Mulder and Timothy van der Toorn from Growficient.
VGE sees a role for UV-C water disinfection in many crops worldwide. Pictured: Arjan van der Spank and Rob van Esch.
VGE sees a role for UV-C water disinfection in many crops worldwide. Pictured: Arjan van der Spank and Rob van Esch.
Lab Associaties brought numerous tools and techniques, such as this LED-equipped Danish cart.
Lab Associaties brought numerous tools and techniques, such as this LED-equipped Danish cart.
No machine to polish your pack shoes with.
No machine to polish your pack shoes with.
Johan Grootscholten from Green Career Consult/Green Executives and Eelco Wolthuizen, the 'Chinaman' from Metazet.
Johan Grootscholten from Green Career Consult/Green Executives and Eelco Wolthuizen, the 'Chinaman' from Metazet.
Source.ag handed out puzzles.
Source.ag handed out puzzles.
Stefan Nieuwenhuyzen and Remco Meewisse from Metazet.
Stefan Nieuwenhuyzen and Remco Meewisse from Metazet.
Visit to the Vyncke stand.
Visit to the Vyncke stand.
Spray robot and UV-C, both usable for crop protection at Octiva.
Spray robot and UV-C, both usable for crop protection at Octiva.
Marnix de Jong from Buwatec explains at his piece of the AVAG pavilion.
Marnix de Jong from Buwatec explains at his piece of the AVAG pavilion.
Raymond van Mierlo and Hans Luijkx from Bato Plastics never miss a fair.
Raymond van Mierlo and Hans Luijkx from Bato Plastics never miss a fair.
Laurent van der Ende from Hoogendoorn and Tom van Zundert from Looije Agro Technics.
Laurent van der Ende from Hoogendoorn and Tom van Zundert from Looije Agro Technics.
André van der Stoel, Gert-Jan Mulder, and Max Robbemont from Industrial Product Solutions.
André van der Stoel, Gert-Jan Mulder, and Max Robbemont from Industrial Product Solutions.
An IPS new cultivation gutter is easy to open and thus easy to clean.
An IPS new cultivation gutter is easy to open and thus easy to clean.
Suzane Pols from Viscon Group gave presentations at the Tissue Plantr.
Suzane Pols from Viscon Group gave presentations at the Tissue Plantr.
Presentation by Helen Aquino from Village Farms on how to commercialize produce innovations in the market.
Presentation by Helen Aquino from Village Farms on how to commercialize produce innovations in the market.
AgriData Innovations.
AgriData Innovations.
Gert-Jan van Staalduinen and Dennis van Dijk from Logiqs.
Gert-Jan van Staalduinen and Dennis van Dijk from Logiqs.
Erik Schäfer and Gert-Jan Bol from Alcomij.
Erik Schäfer and Gert-Jan Bol from Alcomij.
A part of the team from the rapidly growing team of Source.ag.
A part of the team from the rapidly growing team of Source.ag.
John Vermeulen, Pascal Janzen, and Nicole Gorts from Cogas and Rick Keijsers from Maurice Kassenbouw/Ammerlaan Construction.
John Vermeulen, Pascal Janzen, and Nicole Gorts from Cogas and Rick Keijsers from Maurice Kassenbouw/Ammerlaan Construction.
Bas Duijvestijn from Van der Hoeven. Did you know he's been the CCO of the company since February 1?
Bas Duijvestijn from Van der Hoeven. Did you know he's been the CCO of the company since February 1?
Maren Schoormans from Normec and Ed Smit from Jungle Talks/EatThis.
Maren Schoormans from Normec and Ed Smit from Jungle Talks/EatThis.
Gearbox Innovations with, from left to right, John Duijnisveld, Ilona van Waveren and Thomas Wennekers, Ab van Staalduinen, Raymond van den Berg, and Harm van Adrichem. John, Ilona, and Thomas are new faces at the company, which is no longer a startup.
Gearbox Innovations with, from left to right, John Duijnisveld, Ilona van Waveren and Thomas Wennekers, Ab van Staalduinen, Raymond van den Berg, and Harm van Adrichem. John, Ilona, and Thomas are new faces at the company, which is no longer a startup.
At Priva, they're counting down to One.
At Priva, they're counting down to One.
Jan Willem Lut and Hugo Nijgh from Sercom, celebrating its forty years in 2024. Sercom shared a booth with Hortilife, as always at the Berlin fair, which last year celebrated the opening of its own location in Mexico.
Jan Willem Lut and Hugo Nijgh from Sercom, celebrating its forty years in 2024. Sercom shared a booth with Hortilife, as always at the Berlin fair, which last year celebrated the opening of its own location in Mexico.
Breeding still revolves largely around resistances. Axia also has a series of ToBRFV-resistant varieties.
Breeding still revolves largely around resistances. Axia also has a series of ToBRFV-resistant varieties.
Olga Danilova representing Hortilux discussing at the LED supplier's booth. The company launched a new fixture at the show: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9599503/hortilux-launches-new-led-product-line-at-fruit-logistica/ 
Olga Danilova representing Hortilux discussing at the LED supplier's booth. The company launched a new fixture at the show: 
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9599503/hortilux-launches-new-led-product-line-at-fruit-logistica/ 
Twan Leurs, Kick Jansen, Oscar Nijman representing Luiten/Saarlucon en Gerdo Wennekers. Gerdo works for Dutch Netting Systems. 
Twan Leurs, Kick Jansen, Oscar Nijman representing Luiten/Saarlucon en Gerdo Wennekers. Gerdo works for Dutch Netting Systems. 
Dirk Aleven from FoodVentures and Ton van Dijk from Van Dijk heating.
Dirk Aleven from FoodVentures and Ton van Dijk from Van Dijk heating.
Around the AVAG pavilion, there was plenty of opportunity to catch up on greenhouse construction projects at Glasimport Greenhouses, among others, or with the neighbors at Horconex.
Around the AVAG pavilion, there was plenty of opportunity to catch up on greenhouse construction projects at Glasimport Greenhouses, among others, or with the neighbors at Horconex.
René Polak from Ushio and Jan van Duijvenbode know each other from their time in the fruit and vegetable trade.
René Polak from Ushio and Jan van Duijvenbode know each other from their time in the fruit and vegetable trade.
Martin van Tol from LetsGrow.com chatting with some of the many visitors to hall 3.2.
Martin van Tol from LetsGrow.com chatting with some of the many visitors to hall 3.2.
During a large tour of all the international halls, we came across a presentation about the Green Deal.
During a large tour of all the international halls, we came across a presentation about the Green Deal.
Still a large fair, with even more stands than in 2023, but compared to previous years, some of the basement halls were empty.
Still a large fair, with even more stands than in 2023, but compared to previous years, some of the basement halls were empty.
No Polish pavilion without pink tomatoes.
No Polish pavilion without pink tomatoes.
Substrate innovation at Klasmann-Deilmann, which was present for the first time at Fruit Logistica. Patrick Alferink, Rob van der Meer, and Jan Vanoverschelde showcase Nygaia, which has also sparked interest in the fruit and vegetable market.
Substrate innovation at Klasmann-Deilmann, which was present for the first time at Fruit Logistica. Patrick Alferink, Rob van der Meer, and Jan Vanoverschelde showcase Nygaia, which has also sparked interest in the fruit and vegetable market.
Raymond Lescrauwaet of the eponymous company and Thijmen Tiersma on behalf of GroentenNieuws.
Raymond Lescrauwaet of the eponymous company and Thijmen Tiersma on behalf of GroentenNieuws.
Kim Helderman, Martin van Tol, and Tim Busschops from LetsGrow.com.
Kim Helderman, Martin van Tol, and Tim Busschops from LetsGrow.com.
Ton van Mil and Jan Schuttrups from Royal Brinkman spotted in Hollandhall 3.2.
Ton van Mil and Jan Schuttrups from Royal Brinkman spotted in Hollandhall 3.2.
Plenty of tomato stock at the Den Berk Délice booth.
Plenty of tomato stock at the Den Berk Délice booth.
This visitor took an extensive photo report of Miss Délice while her 'dress' was filled with fresh tomatoes.
This visitor took an extensive photo report of Miss Délice while her 'dress' was filled with fresh tomatoes.
Melanie Power from Ecomix. With their substrates produced in India, the company is currently expanding globally.
Melanie Power from Ecomix. With their substrates produced in India, the company is currently expanding globally.
Noam Dekel and Dima Chernobilsky from GrowDirector are present at Fruit Logistica for the first time. Their AI solution is being implemented in various vegetable and cannabis greenhouses, and they are ready to expand.
Noam Dekel and Dima Chernobilsky from GrowDirector are present at Fruit Logistica for the first time. Their AI solution is being implemented in various vegetable and cannabis greenhouses, and they are ready to expand.
Steen Mortensen from Viemose, active with various solutions for efficient lettuce cultivation
Steen Mortensen from Viemose, active with various solutions for efficient lettuce cultivation
Steen Mortensen from Viemose, with Vittorio Genuardi from Lucchini.
Steen Mortensen from Viemose, with Vittorio Genuardi from Lucchini.
Green Automation has several projects currently in production in North America.
Green Automation has several projects currently in production in North America.
Antonio Chiafullo, Walter Ruggia, Martina Ruggia, and Francesco Ruggio from Retilplast.
Antonio Chiafullo, Walter Ruggia, Martina Ruggia, and Francesco Ruggio from Retilplast.
Rottem Cohen and Ciara Yaara Eliestem from the Israeli company Ginegar Plastics.
Rottem Cohen and Ciara Yaara Eliestem from the Israeli company Ginegar Plastics.
Stelios Apostolakis and Dimitris Doukas from Plastika Kritis. They've noticed the market picking up in recent months.
Stelios Apostolakis and Dimitris Doukas from Plastika Kritis. They've noticed the market picking up in recent months.
Mohammad Shayesteh from AGculture.
Mohammad Shayesteh from AGculture.
Kurt Cornelissen and Emanuel Marreel from Hortiplan.
Kurt Cornelissen and Emanuel Marreel from Hortiplan.
Stefano Liporace and Vincenzo Russo from Vifra, whom we'll see again in Gorinchem next month.
Stefano Liporace and Vincenzo Russo from Vifra, whom we'll see again in Gorinchem next month.
From Australia, the Flavorite team came: Sam Kisvarda and Jim Madden. In the middle, Raajdeep Dhalieal from SMD Farms.
From Australia, the Flavorite team came: Sam Kisvarda and Jim Madden. In the middle, Raajdeep Dhalieal from SMD Farms.
Matthew Grantham and Joost van Rooij from Heliospectra.
Matthew Grantham and Joost van Rooij from Heliospectra.
Ramon Verheggen, Niels Jacobs, Bram Kuipers, Martin Kuipers, and René van Haeff. Triple Green Innovation collaborates with Light4Food and showcases their new floating system equipped with lifting robots and push through gutter system
Ramon Verheggen, Niels Jacobs, Bram Kuipers, Martin Kuipers, and René van Haeff. Triple Green Innovation collaborates with Light4Food and showcases their new floating system equipped with lifting robots and push through gutter system
Tim van den Blink from Caroz Logistics.
Tim van den Blink from Caroz Logistics.
Floating Robotics is in the pre-seed round, raising capital to further scale up their trials and develop their robot. News is coming! In the photo, Salman Faraji and Andres Rodriguez.
Floating Robotics is in the pre-seed round, raising capital to further scale up their trials and develop their robot. News is coming! In the photo, Salman Faraji and Andres Rodriguez.
Waybeyond recently repositioned itself as they realize their mid-tech cultivation solutions have a significant impact.
Waybeyond recently repositioned itself as they realize their mid-tech cultivation solutions have a significant impact.
Artem Golovin and Joost Cassee from Freightdog visiting Nigel Wallbridge and Carol Plummer from Vivent.
Artem Golovin and Joost Cassee from Freightdog visiting Nigel Wallbridge and Carol Plummer from Vivent.
Sofia Zografou, Kostas Tsonakis, and Serge Pas from Ina Plastics are joined by the team from Begrow: Olga Yakymakha, Dmytro Yakymakha, and Kyrylo Gliuza.
Sofia Zografou, Kostas Tsonakis, and Serge Pas from Ina Plastics are joined by the team from Begrow: Olga Yakymakha, Dmytro Yakymakha, and Kyrylo Gliuza.
Wilson Lane from XL Horticulture, better known by his real name Owen Lane.
Wilson Lane from XL Horticulture, better known by his real name Owen Lane.
Robin Dirks from Growtec chatting with strawberry specialist Wilbert van Oers from Horti-Consult International.
Robin Dirks from Growtec chatting with strawberry specialist Wilbert van Oers from Horti-Consult International.
Robin Dirks, Brian Zimmermann, and Freddy Sarkis from Growtec.
Robin Dirks, Brian Zimmermann, and Freddy Sarkis from Growtec.
Sebastian Sanchez Gerritsen, Hoshang Subawalla, and Marco Joseph from Moleaer.
Sebastian Sanchez Gerritsen, Hoshang Subawalla, and Marco Joseph from Moleaer.
Tayyar Erzurumlu and Peter Ollevier, Phormium taking a stroll around the fair.
Tayyar Erzurumlu and Peter Ollevier, Phormium taking a stroll around the fair.
Team Armando Alvarez: Carlos Molina, Borja Devis, Javier Pery.
Team Armando Alvarez: Carlos Molina, Borja Devis, Javier Pery.
Thiark Sietzema and Jef van Gorp, Roam Technology, had a lot to discuss. The company is launching Ambiorix, a new iron fertilizer with CE marking based on polyphosphate technology, offering an alternative to iron chelate. Ambiorix was developed in collaboration with Prayon.
Thiark Sietzema and Jef van Gorp, Roam Technology, had a lot to discuss. The company is launching Ambiorix, a new iron fertilizer with CE marking based on polyphosphate technology, offering an alternative to iron chelate. Ambiorix was developed in collaboration with Prayon.
Paco Lopez, Celia Ruiz, Rafael Bolinches, and Alejandra Pintos from Projar, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Paco Lopez, Celia Ruiz, Rafael Bolinches, and Alejandra Pintos from Projar, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Lubing Greentec: Christian Frohling, Timo Grotschel, and Alexander Eugen. They recently talked more about their system for cooling greenhouses:   https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9598779/you-can-feel-the-cooling-effect-immediately/   
Lubing Greentec: Christian Frohling, Timo Grotschel, and Alexander Eugen. They recently talked more about their system for cooling greenhouses:   https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9598779/you-can-feel-the-cooling-effect-immediately/   
Ayad Salih, David Perez, and Gustavo Alvarez Pere from the Spanish greenhouse builder Asthor.
Ayad Salih, David Perez, and Gustavo Alvarez Pere from the Spanish greenhouse builder Asthor.
Karol Korzeniewski & Mateusz Maryniaczyk from FPHU Maryniaczyk / MyHooks showcasing the new Hortitruck.
Karol Korzeniewski & Mateusz Maryniaczyk from FPHU Maryniaczyk / MyHooks showcasing the new Hortitruck.
Various lectures on indoor farming, including greenhouses and vertical farms, were also held in Hall 3.1.
Various lectures on indoor farming, including greenhouses and vertical farms, were also held in Hall 3.1.
Jen Bromley from Vertical Future, Helen Aquino from Village Farms, and Marc Oshima from Oshima Good Food, engaged in conversation.
Jen Bromley from Vertical Future, Helen Aquino from Village Farms, and Marc Oshima from Oshima Good Food, engaged in conversation.
Thijmen Pool of La Joie de Hicha visiting Jurnjan den Bremer, MJ Tech.
Thijmen Pool of La Joie de Hicha visiting Jurnjan den Bremer, MJ Tech.
Maren Schoormans from Normec and Michiel Wisse from Robur.
Maren Schoormans from Normec and Michiel Wisse from Robur.
Dirk Aleven, FoodVentures, with Arno van Deursen, Van der Valk.
Dirk Aleven, FoodVentures, with Arno van Deursen, Van der Valk.
Joran Tienpont, Greentech.
Joran Tienpont, Greentech.
Kurt Cornelissen, Hortiplan, with Arjan van der Meer, Debets.
Kurt Cornelissen, Hortiplan, with Arjan van der Meer, Debets.
The Ridder team, complete!
The Ridder team, complete!
Richel celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1964.
Richel celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1964.
Veronica Gil and Antonio Garcia from HydroponicSystems.
Veronica Gil and Antonio Garcia from HydroponicSystems.
Christian Kruse, Ben Parker, Peter Climpaen, and Tom Hurrell from Haygrove.
Christian Kruse, Ben Parker, Peter Climpaen, and Tom Hurrell from Haygrove.
Marcello Galati, Diego Vezzani, Samantha Morselli from Europrogress, visited by Stefano Vertuani with Scarabelli.
Marcello Galati, Diego Vezzani, Samantha Morselli from Europrogress, visited by Stefano Vertuani with Scarabelli.
Mariska Hooijmans and Marco Snikkers from OneThird explaining how their product reduces food waste.
Mariska Hooijmans and Marco Snikkers from OneThird explaining how their product reduces food waste.
Jorge Gross, Jose Munoz, Enrique Munoz from Textiles Agricolas.
Jorge Gross, Jose Munoz, Enrique Munoz from Textiles Agricolas.
Eleanor Wigram representing various British companies via CHA.
Eleanor Wigram representing various British companies via CHA.
Kalum Balasuriya and Sander Steinmann from Botanicoir.
Kalum Balasuriya and Sander Steinmann from Botanicoir.
Najah Latif Faris and Soliman Masaoudi from Russell IPM. They have expanded their range with Nesidiocris tenuis, Lygus pheromone, and Lybolty, a natural enemy attractant, as well as ProBrandz adjuvant, a suzuki attractant. A pest app has also been introduced.
Najah Latif Faris and Soliman Masaoudi from Russell IPM. They have expanded their range with Nesidiocris tenuis, Lygus pheromone, and Lybolty, a natural enemy attractant, as well as ProBrandz adjuvant, a suzuki attractant. A pest app has also been introduced.
CN Seeds.
CN Seeds.
Ismail Gulsoy, Devran Sikhulu, Francisco Sabio, and Luis Escobar from Yuksel Seeds. New introductions include an heirloom tomato with high antioxidant content and a new snack tomato variety. They also presented various award-winning novelties such as Snow Sweet, Umay, which combines taste and resistance, and Tobralina, resistant and flavorful.
Ismail Gulsoy, Devran Sikhulu, Francisco Sabio, and Luis Escobar from Yuksel Seeds. New introductions include an heirloom tomato with high antioxidant content and a new snack tomato variety. They also presented various award-winning novelties such as Snow Sweet, Umay, which combines taste and resistance, and Tobralina, resistant and flavorful.
Manier introduces the new Seriale variety, a small cluster tomato, and the loose tomato Hedel plus, a 250-gram variety with rugose resistance, highly sought after for combining yield and fruit quality. Then there's the snack tomato variety MRT 2722, which is highly productive. Ibrahim Mancak is in the photo.
Manier introduces the new Seriale variety, a small cluster tomato, and the loose tomato Hedel plus, a 250-gram variety with rugose resistance, highly sought after for combining yield and fruit quality. Then there's the snack tomato variety MRT 2722, which is highly productive. Ibrahim Mancak is in the photo.
Tetsuo Ueda from Miyoshi & Co with Pieter van Dijk from Ontario Propagation Plants. Growing strawberries from seed is the topic of conversation.
Tetsuo Ueda from Miyoshi & Co with Pieter van Dijk from Ontario Propagation Plants. Growing strawberries from seed is the topic of conversation.
Yuki Otsuka, Seiichi Miyoshi, Tetsuo Ueda from Miyoshi Seeds. There was much attention on their hybrid F1 strawberry variety.
Yuki Otsuka, Seiichi Miyoshi, Tetsuo Ueda from Miyoshi Seeds. There was much attention on their hybrid F1 strawberry variety.
Gautier Seeds' Eric Barneron in the photo with Gert van Straalen from The Flavour Farm.
Gautier Seeds' Eric Barneron in the photo with Gert van Straalen from The Flavour Farm.
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Japanese pumpkin Zuccuri is the new Tokita product, with a taste similar to sweet potato and warmth like chestnut. Zuccuri exemplifies how Japanese products not only go global but also respect the seasons and Japanese culture from 'seed to table'. In the photo is Nick Cortesi.
Japanese pumpkin Zuccuri is the new Tokita product, with a taste similar to sweet potato and warmth like chestnut. Zuccuri exemplifies how Japanese products not only go global but also respect the seasons and Japanese culture from 'seed to table'. In the photo is Nick Cortesi.
Intercontinental collaboration! Ashly Mellon, John Plece from Nourish Farms, Marc van Gennip from Genson.
Intercontinental collaboration! Ashly Mellon, John Plece from Nourish Farms, Marc van Gennip from Genson.
Tolga Canan, Gen group Antalya, and Audun Hem Larsen, Larsen Trading International, visiting Hasan Turan from Oboya (in the middle).
Tolga Canan, Gen group Antalya, and Audun Hem Larsen, Larsen Trading International, visiting Hasan Turan from Oboya (in the middle).
Lilia and Avner Shohet from 2Bfresh. Several of the TAPKIT projects are currently expanding.
Lilia and Avner Shohet from 2Bfresh. Several of the TAPKIT projects are currently expanding.
Ioulia Wilbrandt from Metasa, at one of the company's gutters.
Ioulia Wilbrandt from Metasa, at one of the company's gutters.
Vahan Hovspeyan from Greenhouse Formula. The company is currently working on expanding its software with a design module.
Vahan Hovspeyan from Greenhouse Formula. The company is currently working on expanding its software with a design module.
Tom de Smedt from SLH Films.
Tom de Smedt from SLH Films.
Every year these guys make a quick tour. In the photo: Frans van den Berg - Solutions, Frans Olierook from Voorwinden Group, Maurits Zomer Jr., and Gill van der Drift.
Every year these guys make a quick tour. In the photo: Frans van den Berg - Solutions, Frans Olierook from Voorwinden Group, Maurits Zomer Jr., and Gill van der Drift.
Miguel Redondo from Agrifast. With their TOM-System, tomato plants can be quickly and without plastic tied to the wire.
Miguel Redondo from Agrifast. With their TOM-System, tomato plants can be quickly and without plastic tied to the wire.
AgriData Innovations: Pim van Geest, William Simmonds, and Anna Zsoldos.
AgriData Innovations: Pim van Geest, William Simmonds, and Anna Zsoldos.
Sven-Eric Mayer, Dennis Timmlau, and Gert Helsen from RKW Hyplast.
Sven-Eric Mayer, Dennis Timmlau, and Gert Helsen from RKW Hyplast.
The team from Jiangsu Huachang Yarns & Fabrics.
The team from Jiangsu Huachang Yarns & Fabrics.
Thrace Group.
Thrace Group.
Marion van Gogh and Wichard Schrieks (Wittenberg Gemüse) visiting Mechatronix: Koen Vangorp, Bert van der Lugt, Ellen Everaert, and Patrick Casteleyn.
Marion van Gogh and Wichard Schrieks (Wittenberg Gemüse) visiting Mechatronix: Koen Vangorp, Bert van der Lugt, Ellen Everaert, and Patrick Casteleyn.
Tom Coen, Yuri Alsemgeest, Thomas Hoeterickx, and Andrei Chabaline from Octiva
Tom Coen, Yuri Alsemgeest, Thomas Hoeterickx, and Andrei Chabaline from Octiva
P-TRE: Paolo Pavano Michele Pavano, Emma Marisol Jaurez, Mauro Cantoni
P-TRE: Paolo Pavano Michele Pavano, Emma Marisol Jaurez, Mauro Cantoni
The team from Food Autonomy: Dora Mate, Anita Zelnik, Bram Meulblok, Zoltan Sejpes, Vaclav Kubes, Malcom Yare, Keith Thomas, and Julia Sejpes
The team from Food Autonomy: Dora Mate, Anita Zelnik, Bram Meulblok, Zoltan Sejpes, Vaclav Kubes, Malcom Yare, Keith Thomas, and Julia Sejpes
Reinhard Vohringer, Jakob Bernt Fausboell from VOEN Covering Solutions
Reinhard Vohringer, Jakob Bernt Fausboell from VOEN Covering Solutions
Lisa Maibom, Grodan, Laust Dam, Cultivation Coaches, and Thomas Peters, Grodan
Lisa Maibom, Grodan, Laust Dam, Cultivation Coaches, and Thomas Peters, Grodan
Zoltan Sejpes from Food Autonomy with Arjen Janmaat from Ridder. Due to the newly implemented protocol for installing lighting, the installation of lamps has recently gone very smoothly. It's one of the first projects to be completed in this way.
Zoltan Sejpes from Food Autonomy with Arjen Janmaat from Ridder. Due to the newly implemented protocol for installing lighting, the installation of lamps has recently gone very smoothly. It's one of the first projects to be completed in this way.
Marcus Brezina and Alexander Hollmuller from Hueck Folien tell more about their newly launched anti-condensation film Nowogreen
Marcus Brezina and Alexander Hollmuller from Hueck Folien tell more about their newly launched anti-condensation film Nowogreen
Luis Duque and Dimitris Daios from Daios Plastics
Luis Duque and Dimitris Daios from Daios Plastics
Iosune Rodriguez from the Spanish greenhouse builder MSC
Iosune Rodriguez from the Spanish greenhouse builder MSC
The Lapalma team
The Lapalma team
The company wants to market a melon in a unique way following their heirloom tomato
The company wants to market a melon in a unique way following their heirloom tomato
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Nanne Bentvelzen, Lenneke Morit, Edward Verbakel, VB
Nanne Bentvelzen, Lenneke Morit, Edward Verbakel, VB
Fotoniq stood together with 19 other startups on Friday at the fair in a special startup setting.
Fotoniq stood together with 19 other startups on Friday at the fair in a special startup setting.
Federica Zuolo from Davì Plant
Federica Zuolo from Davì Plant
Aldo Maggi, Simone Arena, Eleonora Corinti, and Leonardo Mannarelli at the joint stand of Aniplast + Eiffel: films and nets for agriculture from Aniplast, in collaboration with Eiffel, producer of raw materials for the films.
Aldo Maggi, Simone Arena, Eleonora Corinti, and Leonardo Mannarelli at the joint stand of Aniplast + Eiffel: films and nets for agriculture from Aniplast, in collaboration with Eiffel, producer of raw materials for the films.
Urbinati, machinery for horticulture and floriculture. At the booth, we met Alkena Qemalai and Adel Zaraa.
Urbinati, machinery for horticulture and floriculture. At the booth, we met Alkena Qemalai and Adel Zaraa.
Idromeccanica Lucchini, with over 75 years of history in advanced solutions for greenhouse cultivation. At the booth, we met Vittorio Genualdi, Matteo Lucchini, and Cesare Ghezzi.
Idromeccanica Lucchini, with over 75 years of history in advanced solutions for greenhouse cultivation. At the booth, we met Vittorio Genualdi, Matteo Lucchini, and Cesare Ghezzi.
Giuseppe Netti, Patrizia Giuliani, and Luigi Pezzon from Arrigoni, specialists in solutions for orchard protection.
Giuseppe Netti, Patrizia Giuliani, and Luigi Pezzon from Arrigoni, specialists in solutions for orchard protection.
Caffini's booth, technologies for spraying applications.
Caffini's booth, technologies for spraying applications.
Irrigation products from Aster. At the booth, Bilel Tlili.
Irrigation products from Aster. At the booth, Bilel Tlili.
Franco Conti and Marco Parronchi at the Arnoplast booth: accessories for hail nets.
Franco Conti and Marco Parronchi at the Arnoplast booth: accessories for hail nets.
Da Ros, machinery for horticulture. In the photo: Davide Tosatto.
Da Ros, machinery for horticulture. In the photo: Davide Tosatto.
Syngenta's booth, unchanged from the previous year.
Syngenta's booth, unchanged from the previous year.
Female faces at the booth of the Italian seed company Southern Seeds: Anna Lisa Di Benedetto, Giada Ignaccolo, Agnese Cassibba, and Giuditta Cassibba.
Female faces at the booth of the Italian seed company Southern Seeds: Anna Lisa Di Benedetto, Giada Ignaccolo, Agnese Cassibba, and Giuditta Cassibba.
Giuliana Caliandro from Takii Europe seed company, a subsidiary of the renowned Takii & Co in Japan, specializing in the development of vegetable and flower varieties. The subsidiary excels particularly in its offering of vegetable seeds, with onions, rootstocks, carrots, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts distinguished in the professional sector.
Giuliana Caliandro from Takii Europe seed company, a subsidiary of the renowned Takii & Co in Japan, specializing in the development of vegetable and flower varieties. The subsidiary excels particularly in its offering of vegetable seeds, with onions, rootstocks, carrots, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts distinguished in the professional sector.
The ISI Sementi team: breeding for the Italian domestic market and export.
The ISI Sementi team: breeding for the Italian domestic market and export.
At the TSI Italia seed company booth, we find Valentina Gambino, Pino Fioretti, Rosario Privitera, and Roberto Mantua: "This is our team," says Privitera, "We are like the 4 Musketeers, with 4 varieties responding to attacks from the ToBRFV virus, combined with our Interceptor rootstock!"
At the TSI Italia seed company booth, we find Valentina Gambino, Pino Fioretti, Rosario Privitera, and Roberto Mantua: "This is our team," says Privitera, "We are like the 4 Musketeers, with 4 varieties responding to attacks from the ToBRFV virus, combined with our Interceptor rootstock!"
Maraldi Sementi is an Italian company active in the development, production, and sale of vegetable seeds.
Maraldi Sementi is an Italian company active in the development, production, and sale of vegetable seeds.
Sativa Seeds, professional seeds. In the photo: Fabrizio Garzani, Luca Pistocchi, and Enrico Morgagni.
Sativa Seeds, professional seeds. In the photo: Fabrizio Garzani, Luca Pistocchi, and Enrico Morgagni.
Alberto Dezza, Valeria Lasorsa, Riccardo Giacometti, and Lisa Benotti were present on behalf of Blumen.
Alberto Dezza, Valeria Lasorsa, Riccardo Giacometti, and Lisa Benotti were present on behalf of Blumen.
Biogya Seed: Paolo Sarzi, Andrea Trovato, and Francesco Bottinelli
Biogya Seed: Paolo Sarzi, Andrea Trovato, and Francesco Bottinelli
The Sakata team
The Sakata team
Planasa recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Planasa recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Semillas Fitó team: Hatem Abdeen, Sales Manager, EAST-EMEA; Vasco Vital, Sales Manager for America, and Israel Roca, Sales Director.
The Semillas Fitó team: Hatem Abdeen, Sales Manager, EAST-EMEA; Vasco Vital, Sales Manager for America, and Israel Roca, Sales Director.
Bauke van Lenteren and Vanessa van der Knaap posing with Rijk Zwaan's concepts.
Bauke van Lenteren and Vanessa van der Knaap posing with Rijk Zwaan's concepts.
Team Cravo Equipment talks with customers about different retractable roof options to protect crops from rain or heat. From left to right: Richard Vollebregt, Yosun Cengiz, Carlos Ruis Mápula, Benjamin Martin, and Robert Rouhof.
Team Cravo Equipment talks with customers about different retractable roof options to protect crops from rain or heat. From left to right: Richard Vollebregt, Yosun Cengiz, Carlos Ruis Mápula, Benjamin Martin, and Robert Rouhof.