Final reminder as tomorrow, Thursday, 25th September 2025, the British Tomato Conference will take place at the Chesford Grange Hotel and Conference Centre, Warwickshire.
Targeted at the professional horticulture sector, this annual conference is a critical platform for UK growers, allied industries, researchers, and policy influencers to gather, learn, and collaborate. The 2025 event will feature in-depth technical briefings, policy updates, and market intelligence focused on the strategic challenges and opportunities within protected cropping and glasshouse tomato production.
The program includes a policy deep dive, market and campaign analysis, innovation spotlight, workforce sustainability and future grower training, and research updates on Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus from Fera Science Ltd.
Programme
- Kickoff & Opening Insights
- Welcome address from Simon Conway, Chair of the British Tomato Growers' Association
- Message from our sponsor: BASF | Nunhems, driving sustainable crop solutions
From Policy to Practice - Defra Deep Dive: Strategies for food, border controls & national food security
- A Parliamentary Perspective: Insights from Shadow Minister Robbie Moore MP
- The NFU in Action: Gail Soutar (NFU) outlines work on BCPs & horticulture support
Political Panel:
Politics in the Greenhouse: Discussion on Supporting and Shaping the Future of Glasshouse Growing
- Market Trends & Campaign Momentum
- 2025 Tomato Market Update: Clara Tucker (Kantar) reveals the latest consumer insights
- British Tomato Fortnight Review: Nyree & Yaz (Jack & Grace Communications) share campaign highlights and what's next
Investing in the Future
- Talent Cultivation: Rob James (Thanet Earth) & Alan Harvey (Hadlow College) spotlight the next generation of growers and talent for the industry
Innovation & Technology Spotlight
- Energy Futures: Market and tech updates with Tim Pratt and Ben Ablewhite (Now Then Energy)
- Greenhouse Innovation: Sven Batke (Edge Hill University) reveals the future landscape
- Gene Editing in Practice: Lauren Chappell (Warwick Crop Centre) explores cutting-edge tools for horticulture
- ToBRFV Update: Adrian Fox (Fera Science Ltd) reports on research and response strategies
- Technical Panel - a chance to put your questions to the experts:
Future-Proofing Tomato Cultivation - Technical Insights and Strategic Solutions
For more information:
British Tomato Growers Association
www.britishtomatoes.co.uk
