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HortEx 2023, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

DL Plastics first time Hortex Vietnam. The team has had a very good week. In Vietnam, water supply is a large problem. Ground water levels are low, so rain water needs to be captures and water needs to be recycled. On the photo are Bas van der Elst and Ronald de Lange, in the middle is Minh Nguyen Tue, translator.
DL Plastics first time Hortex Vietnam. The team has had a very good week. In Vietnam, water supply is a large problem. Ground water levels are low, so rain water needs to be captures and water needs to be recycled. On the photo are Bas van der Elst and Ronald de Lange, in the middle is Minh Nguyen Tue, translator. 
Lock Drives is a German manufacturer of drives that control ventilation and shading for climate control inside greenhouses. The company has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, China and the US. The company is active in the Southeast Asian market, and a first-time exhibitor at Hortex. On the photo are GuiZhao Hu (Vincent) and Ralf Steves.
Lock Drives is a German manufacturer of drives that control ventilation and shading for climate control inside greenhouses. The company has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, China and the US. The company is active in the Southeast Asian market, and a first-time exhibitor at Hortex. On the photo are GuiZhao Hu (Vincent) and Ralf Steves.
Dennis van de Leijde with KUBO, together with Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador to Vietnam.
Dennis van de Leijde with KUBO, together with Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador to Vietnam.
NPI Water Storage has been participating since the start of Hortex. Vietnam is an important market for the company. On the photo are Mathijs Kemperking and Arjen van Dijk. Suzy is the local translator.
NPI Water Storage has been participating since the start of Hortex. Vietnam is an important market for the company. On the photo are Mathijs Kemperking and Arjen van Dijk. Suzy is the local translator.
Antrac is a producer of small machines for agriculture, like engines and water pumps. First time in Vietnam. On the photo is Yusuf Kablan.
Antrac is a producer of small machines for agriculture, like engines and water pumps. First time in Vietnam. On the photo is Yusuf Kablan.
Opening of the Dong Thap Province pavilion. Dong Thap province is known for its flower production and fruit,  including mango, chiles, orange and longan. In addition, it has large lotus production. On the photo is Mai, second from right. Mr Le Quoc Dien is the Director of the department of agriculture and rural development of Dong Thap, fourth from the left. 
Opening of the Dong Thap Province pavilion. Dong Thap province is known for its flower production and fruit,  including mango, chiles, orange and longan. In addition, it has large lotus production. On the photo is Mai, second from right. Mr Le Quoc Dien is the Director of the department of agriculture and rural development of Dong Thap, fourth from the left. 
Pack TTI was present at HortEx as eary as three years ago. Now the company sees strong demand in the market. Christian Oosterlaan, to the right, met with Vietnmase clients doing flowers, but still few larger companies. Vegetables are more interesting. People eat very fresh and many vegetables.  On the photo are BaoQing Li and Christian Oosterlaan. 
Pack TTI was present at HortEx as eary as three years ago. Now the company sees strong demand in the market. Christian Oosterlaan, to the right, met with Vietnmase clients doing flowers, but still few larger companies. Vegetables are more interesting. People eat very fresh and many vegetables.  On the photo are BaoQing Li and Christian Oosterlaan. 
Daniel Stork, Consul General of The Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, and Willem Timmerman, First Secretary Climate and Water. This year The Netherlands is celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between The Netherlands and Vietnam.
Daniel Stork, Consul General of The Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, and Willem Timmerman, First Secretary Climate and Water. This year The Netherlands is celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between The Netherlands and Vietnam.
The Vina T&T Group from Vietnam. The company is one of the largest fruit growers and exporters, it exports dragon fruit, also frozen, litchi, longan and market fresh and frozen coconut. Export are to the US, Australia, Europe, Korea and Vietnam. 
The Vina T&T Group from Vietnam. The company is one of the largest fruit growers and exporters, it exports dragon fruit, also frozen, litchi, longan and market fresh and frozen coconut. Export are to the US, Australia, Europe, Korea and Vietnam. 
Dao Minh Hoang Viet (Steve) and Nguyen Phong Phu from Vina T&T Group from Vietnam.The company is one of the largest fruit growers and exporters, it exports dragon fruit, also frozen, litchi, longan and market fresh and frozen coconut. Export are to the US, Australia, Europe, Korea and Vietnam. 
Dao Minh Hoang Viet (Steve) and Nguyen Phong Phu from Vina T&T Group from Vietnam.The company is one of the largest fruit growers and exporters, it exports dragon fruit, also frozen, litchi, longan and market fresh and frozen coconut. Export are to the US, Australia, Europe, Korea and Vietnam. 
Lê Vãn Dúrc, Department Director General of the Department of Crop Production, Ministry of Agricture and Rural Development of Vietnam, during the Hortex 2023 Opening Ceremony.
Lê Vãn Dúrc, Department Director General of the Department of Crop Production, Ministry of Agricture and Rural Development of Vietnam, during the Hortex 2023 Opening Ceremony.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador toVietnam. During the opening ceremony it was told that 33 Dutch companies came to Vietnam to show their products and innovations. Challenges like climate change can be opportunity for the Dutch industry to optimise and scale Dutch nature-based solutions.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador toVietnam. During the opening ceremony it was told that 33 Dutch companies came to Vietnam to show their products and innovations. Challenges like climate change can be opportunity for the Dutch industry to optimise and scale Dutch nature-based solutions.
Mr Lê Quôc Dien, Deputy Director of thr Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Rural Development during the Hortex Opening Ceremony.
Mr Lê Quôc Dien, Deputy Director of thr Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Rural Development during the Hortex Opening Ceremony.
Nguyen Ba Vinh, Director General of VEAS, to announce opening of the exhibition. Exceptional growth of Vietnamese horticulture and floral industry between 2007 and 2017 of 27% year on year growth. Partner of Nova Exhibitions in Vietnam.
Nguyen Ba Vinh, Director General of VEAS, to announce opening of the exhibition. Exceptional growth of Vietnamese horticulture and floral industry between 2007 and 2017 of 27% year on year growth. Partner of Nova Exhibitions in Vietnam.
Official opening of HortEx 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Official opening of HortEx 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Organizers and supporters of HortEx 2023 during the official opening ceremony. In the green shirt, Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador toVietnam. 
Organizers and supporters of HortEx 2023 during the official opening ceremony. In the green shirt, Kees van Baar, Dutch Embassador toVietnam. 
NPI Horti Supplies with Matthijs Kemperink. The company is expanding to the Southeast Asian market with horticulture supplies and water storage solutions. 
NPI Horti Supplies with Matthijs Kemperink. The company is expanding to the Southeast Asian market with horticulture supplies and water storage solutions. 
Mr Chai van Ly, represents Octofrost in Vietnam. Vietnamese market is changing fast and the fresh cut segment is growing. Vietnam is an important market for the company, one of key markets in Asia. 
Mr Chai van Ly, represents Octofrost in Vietnam. Vietnamese market is changing fast and the fresh cut segment is growing. Vietnam is an important market for the company, one of key markets in Asia. 
NPI Water Storage has been participating since the start of Hortex. Vietnam is an important market. On the photo are Arjen van Dijk, Director Water Storage Solutions, to the left, and Kick Jansen from Luiten Greenhouses BV.
NPI Water Storage has been participating since the start of Hortex. Vietnam is an important market. On the photo are Arjen van Dijk, Director Water Storage Solutions, to the left, and Kick Jansen from Luiten Greenhouses BV.
AgriDrone from Vietnam produces drones that can be used in orchards. 
AgriDrone from Vietnam produces drones that can be used in orchards. 
Piet Koopman from Lilies and More. 
Piet Koopman from Lilies and More. 
ErHas from Turkey is producing irrigation systems. It's Gökhan Yilmaz first time in Vietnam, discovering the market with big agriculture potential. 
ErHas from Turkey is producing irrigation systems. It's Gökhan Yilmaz first time in Vietnam, discovering the market with big agriculture potential. 
Snyco from Korea produces nets that can be used for shade and other protection of agriculture crops. On the photo is Mrs Kim. 
Snyco from Korea produces nets that can be used for shade and other protection of agriculture crops. On the photo is Mrs Kim. 
Vita Farm is producing fertilisers in Turkey. First time joining Hortex Vietnam and is entering the Southeast market. On the photo are Savas Guven and Julia, who is based in Indonesia. 
Vita Farm is producing fertilisers in Turkey. First time joining Hortex Vietnam and is entering the Southeast market. On the photo are Savas Guven and Julia, who is based in Indonesia. 
Pimtas produces UPVC pipes, fittings and couplings for general use. The company is from Turkey, and it's their first time in Vietnam. They want to focus on the Asian market more.  Isa Tepe is responsible for exports and international sales. 
Pimtas produces UPVC pipes, fittings and couplings for general use. The company is from Turkey, and it's their first time in Vietnam. They want to focus on the Asian market more.  Isa Tepe is responsible for exports and international sales. 
Otte Metallbau with from left to right Huy, the interpreter, Carina Sieger, Anna Tugowa and Jan Hoogewoning, technical consultant for Southeast Asia. The company producers mobile bench systems, rolling bench systems and other solutions for internal transportation. First time at Hortex. 
Otte Metallbau with from left to right Huy, the interpreter, Carina Sieger, Anna Tugowa and Jan Hoogewoning, technical consultant for Southeast Asia. The company producers mobile bench systems, rolling bench systems and other solutions for internal transportation. First time at Hortex. 
Jan Hoogewoning is independent business development consultant for Southeast Asia, working from Thailand. 
Jan Hoogewoning is independent business development consultant for Southeast Asia, working from Thailand. 
SAB from Italy specialises in the production of solutions for irrigations systems, including sensors and pipes. Vietnamese market has good potential. On the photo is Andrea Piras.
SAB from Italy specialises in the production of solutions for irrigations systems, including sensors and pipes. Vietnamese market has good potential. On the photo is Andrea Piras.
Nafiqad4 is issuing health certificates for fishery and general food products for exports to EU, Korea and other markets. Tam Dao Thanh, in the middle, is charge of customer relations. 
Nafiqad4 is issuing health certificates for fishery and general food products for exports to EU, Korea and other markets. Tam Dao Thanh, in the middle, is charge of customer relations. 
The Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) is bringing Dutch technology to the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian market. On the photo are Kenneth Tran of Koidra, Oanh Le, Koidra, Mai Thi Hong, VNHBP in Vietnam,  Mirjam Boekestijn, VNHBP, and Arjen Janmaat, Ridder.
The Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) is bringing Dutch technology to the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian market. On the photo are Kenneth Tran of Koidra, Oanh Le, Koidra, Mai Thi Hong, VNHBP in Vietnam,  Mirjam Boekestijn, VNHBP, and Arjen Janmaat, Ridder.
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. This is the company's mascotte.
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. This is the company's mascotte.
Producer of drip irrigation solutions for both open ground and greenhouse production from Italy, Soaplast has been attending Hortex for several editions. Vietnam and Southeast Asia are promising markets. To the left is Rosanna Mascali, responsible for exports, right of her is Olga Spampinato. 
Producer of drip irrigation solutions for both open ground and greenhouse production from Italy, Soaplast has been attending Hortex for several editions. Vietnam and Southeast Asia are promising markets. To the left is Rosanna Mascali, responsible for exports, right of her is Olga Spampinato. 
Irritec from Italy supplies micro irrigation and vertigation solutions to greenhouse, open field and fruit and veg plantations. On the photo is Nathaniel  van Collem, export manager Asia. 
Irritec from Italy supplies micro irrigation and vertigation solutions to greenhouse, open field and fruit and veg plantations. On the photo is Nathaniel  van Collem, export manager Asia. 
SAB Germany attended in 2018 and is returning this year. The company is looking for additions business in Vietnam. The company is looking for agents in the region.  Jens Meyer and Rachel Quynh Nhu.
SAB Germany attended in 2018 and is returning this year. The company is looking for additions business in Vietnam. The company is looking for agents in the region.  Jens Meyer and Rachel Quynh Nhu.
G&F Vietnam produces nets, films and fabrics for the horticulture industry under its GreenPro brand. On the photo is Dang Hoang Thien Long.
G&F Vietnam produces nets, films and fabrics for the horticulture industry under its GreenPro brand. On the photo is Dang Hoang Thien Long.
Badaxa is making natural soaps and beauty products. 
Badaxa is making natural soaps and beauty products. 
Badaxa is making natural soaps and beauty products. 
Badaxa is making natural soaps and beauty products. 
Hung Thinh Phat Clean Agricultural Cooperative grows dragon fruit, pomelo, water melon. On the photo is Lana.
Hung Thinh Phat Clean Agricultural Cooperative grows dragon fruit, pomelo, water melon. On the photo is Lana.
Vietnam International Agriculture grows and exports coconut from Vietnam. On the photo is Nguyen, marketing manager. The company exports to China, Korea and UAE. Tom Nguyen is the business developer. Part of the Premium Fruit Showcase area.
Vietnam International Agriculture grows and exports coconut from Vietnam. On the photo is Nguyen, marketing manager. The company exports to China, Korea and UAE. Tom Nguyen is the business developer. Part of the Premium Fruit Showcase area.
Hop Tac Xa Vinh Khang from Vietnam grows and exports durian under the Cuu Long brand. On the photo is als Tran Vinh. Part of the Premium Fruit Showcase area.
Hop Tac Xa Vinh Khang from Vietnam grows and exports durian under the Cuu Long brand. On the photo is als Tran Vinh. Part of the Premium Fruit Showcase area.
During the Hortex Exhibition a number of lectures and presentations were given, all translated in Vietnamese and English.
During the Hortex Exhibition a number of lectures and presentations were given, all translated in Vietnamese and English.
The faculty of Agronomy of the university of Nong Lam, specialising in crop production. Tran Hoai Tang is lecturer as the university. The industry in Vietnam has seen many changes, now more technology is applied to growing, more greenhouses are being build and for open field better irrigation and cultivation practises are being used. Still opportunity in breeding and variety management, and how to adapt to climate change. Problems in the Mekong Delta include water irrigation and flooding. 
The faculty of Agronomy of the university of Nong Lam, specialising in crop production. Tran Hoai Tang is lecturer as the university. The industry in Vietnam has seen many changes, now more technology is applied to growing, more greenhouses are being build and for open field better irrigation and cultivation practises are being used. Still opportunity in breeding and variety management, and how to adapt to climate change. Problems in the Mekong Delta include water irrigation and flooding. 
Uniba from Turkey makes fertilisers. 
Uniba from Turkey makes fertilisers. 
BHK Greenhouse from Ankara is a greenhouse builder and manufacturer. This is the first time at Hortex, are working to expand internationally. Also have a polycarbon factory used for greenhouse constructions. On the photo are Eziz Karakulov and Ali Bicakci. 
BHK Greenhouse from Ankara is a greenhouse builder and manufacturer. This is the first time at Hortex, are working to expand internationally. Also have a polycarbon factory used for greenhouse constructions. On the photo are Eziz Karakulov and Ali Bicakci. 
VTSH grows dragon fruit and organic rice for exports to China, India and the European market. On the photo is Nguyen Duc Toan, Tony, who is is business development director. 
VTSH grows dragon fruit and organic rice for exports to China, India and the European market. On the photo is Nguyen Duc Toan, Tony, who is is business development director. 
During the Hortex Exhibition a number of lectures and presentations were given, all translated in Vietnamese and English. Israel presented a number of agricultural solutions.
During the Hortex Exhibition a number of lectures and presentations were given, all translated in Vietnamese and English. Israel presented a number of agricultural solutions.
Checchi & Magli is based in the North of Italy. The company makes transplanting machines for vegetables and also machines for putting film and plastics on the ground. Vietnam is a new market. Customised machines as it’s a nice market. To the left is Nicola Bonato and Jenny Nguyen, interpreter. 
Checchi & Magli is based in the North of Italy. The company makes transplanting machines for vegetables and also machines for putting film and plastics on the ground. Vietnam is a new market. Customised machines as it’s a nice market. To the left is Nicola Bonato and Jenny Nguyen, interpreter. 
Cobtain produces bamboo pots in Vietnam. On the photo is Viet Anh. 
Cobtain produces bamboo pots in Vietnam. On the photo is Viet Anh. 
There were different flower varieties on display at the Flower Showcase, part of the show.
There were different flower varieties on display at the Flower Showcase, part of the show.
DogaTarim from Turkey is making fertilisers. On the photo is Baran Bayram Yucel is looking for distributors and importers. Successful exhibitions so far with many people expressing their interest. 
DogaTarim from Turkey is making fertilisers. On the photo is Baran Bayram Yucel is looking for distributors and importers. Successful exhibitions so far with many people expressing their interest. 
Plantafor produces substrates and peat moss from Germany. Looking to expand in Vietnam. Are looking for traders and distributes. On the photo is Fabian Kalkhoff.
Plantafor produces substrates and peat moss from Germany. Looking to expand in Vietnam. Are looking for traders and distributes. On the photo is Fabian Kalkhoff.
Agafert from Italy makes fertilisers for greenhouse production with high dosis of amino acids. Work with a Vietnamese company for over ten years. On the photo is Stefano Jermoli. 
Agafert from Italy makes fertilisers for greenhouse production with high dosis of amino acids. Work with a Vietnamese company for over ten years. On the photo is Stefano Jermoli. 
Viale Sistemi is already serving clients in Vietnam and now participating in Hortex. Vietnam and Thailand are fast growing regions for the greenhouse market.  On the photo is Pascual Sanz Tortosa, Massimo Digitali and Vy Nguyen. 
Viale Sistemi is already serving clients in Vietnam and now participating in Hortex. Vietnam and Thailand are fast growing regions for the greenhouse market.  On the photo is Pascual Sanz Tortosa, Massimo Digitali and Vy Nguyen. 
Seminar Vietnam and The Netherlands - working together towards a sustainable horticulture sector. On stage is Daniel Stork, Consular to Vietnam. Increasing volume and production, and improving sustainable are large themes. 
Seminar Vietnam and The Netherlands - working together towards a sustainable horticulture sector. On stage is Daniel Stork, Consular to Vietnam. Increasing volume and production, and improving sustainable are large themes. 
Hu-Bas Korea produces fertilisers, both liquid, granual type, NPK and organic. The company has been active in Vietnam in the past. The company targets high-value crops like durian and bananas, greenhouse vegetables and rice. On the photo is Hyun Seung Seo. 
Hu-Bas Korea produces fertilisers, both liquid, granual type, NPK and organic. The company has been active in Vietnam in the past. The company targets high-value crops like durian and bananas, greenhouse vegetables and rice. On the photo is Hyun Seung Seo. 
DuCar from Turkey makes sprinkler installations. In the middle is Nguyen Minh Duc. Original company name is Yüzüak. 
DuCar from Turkey makes sprinkler installations. In the middle is Nguyen Minh Duc. Original company name is Yüzüak. 
The drones of Truong Thinh Trading and Technique Company Limited are designed for use on farms and in orchards. 
The drones of Truong Thinh Trading and Technique Company Limited are designed for use on farms and in orchards. 
ICL has global production sides for its fertilisers for turf and ornamental and agro business. Vietnam is an existing market, like is Southeast Asia. Jenkit Chuempitayawut represents ornamentals Keren Rozental is doing international business development. 
ICL has global production sides for its fertilisers for turf and ornamental and agro business. Vietnam is an existing market, like is Southeast Asia. Jenkit Chuempitayawut represents ornamentals Keren Rozental is doing international business development. 
Danny Green Grows Seamoon Musk Melon, Emerald Musk Melon and its butternut squash. The company now trades in Vietnam, but is looking for international customers. On the photo are Tran Truc Linh and Tuan Dat Nguyen.
Danny Green Grows Seamoon Musk Melon, Emerald Musk Melon and its butternut squash. The company now trades in Vietnam, but is looking for international customers. On the photo are Tran Truc Linh and Tuan Dat Nguyen.
Sallization of the soil is a large problem in Vietnam.
Sallization of the soil is a large problem in Vietnam.
Erik Ligtenbelt represents Ceres agriculture and food recruiting in Southeast Asia, which is a new project for the firm.
Erik Ligtenbelt represents Ceres agriculture and food recruiting in Southeast Asia, which is a new project for the firm.
The Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception traditionally take place in the evening of the first day of the show. It is an opportunity for the Dutch and Vietnamese horticulture community to connect.
The Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception traditionally take place in the evening of the first day of the show. It is an opportunity for the Dutch and Vietnamese horticulture community to connect.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam, at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam, at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam, at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kees van Baar, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam, at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, welcoming guests at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, welcoming guests at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, welcoming guests at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, welcoming guests at the Vietnam and The Netherlands Networking Reception.
Weber Vacuum Group designs vacuum freeze drying solutions and vacuum cooling for fresh produce, food and bread. The technology maintains the original quality of the product. It is also an energy effective methodology. On the photo is Walk Lau.
Weber Vacuum Group designs vacuum freeze drying solutions and vacuum cooling for fresh produce, food and bread. The technology maintains the original quality of the product. It is also an energy effective methodology. On the photo is Walk Lau.
Dummen Orange with Nguyen Dinh Thi (Kevin) and Thi Thuy Phan. This is the company’s local partners products grown in Vietnam. The pot plants are for the Vietnamese market and the cut flowers for aexports markets. Pot plants are popular to celebrate the Lunar New Years, mainly in strong colours including red and yellow. 
Dummen Orange with Nguyen Dinh Thi (Kevin) and Thi Thuy Phan. This is the company’s local partners products grown in Vietnam. The pot plants are for the Vietnamese market and the cut flowers for aexports markets. Pot plants are popular to celebrate the Lunar New Years, mainly in strong colours including red and yellow. 
Agaris also participated in earlier Hortex exhibitions. The company has customers in Dahlat and is now looking for a local distributors to help with their growth. Imports are from Lithuania. On the photo is Peter Sallaets from Agaris and Geert van Doorslaer from T&M Forwarding. Geert is providing freight services in Vietnam.  
Agaris also participated in earlier Hortex exhibitions. The company has customers in Dahlat and is now looking for a local distributors to help with their growth. Imports are from Lithuania. On the photo is Peter Sallaets from Agaris and Geert van Doorslaer from T&M Forwarding. Geert is providing freight services in Vietnam.  
Signify has an office in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. Most developments take place on Dahlat cities. The difference between the sunny season and the rainy season shapes the market. Lighting solutions can be applied during the rainy season from August to December, depending on the province.  On the photo is Minh Vo. 
Signify has an office in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. Most developments take place on Dahlat cities. The difference between the sunny season and the rainy season shapes the market. Lighting solutions can be applied during the rainy season from August to December, depending on the province.  On the photo is Minh Vo. 
AutoGrow by BlueLab provides automation solutions that can be applied on smaller scale to more larger complex solutions. It comes with integrated software solutions that take ranges of measurements, including water, cocopeat, substrate and coco coir and soil, measuring moisture, AC, temperature and PH. 
AutoGrow by BlueLab provides automation solutions that can be applied on smaller scale to more larger complex solutions. It comes with integrated software solutions that take ranges of measurements, including water, cocopeat, substrate and coco coir and soil, measuring moisture, AC, temperature and PH. 
OCOP, One Commune One Product from Vietnam, grows Vietnamese Hami melon, pomelo and Australian bananas. 
OCOP, One Commune One Product from Vietnam, grows Vietnamese Hami melon, pomelo and Australian bananas. 
HG Food Vietnam produces dried fruits snacks and other products made from fresh fruits. The company is looking to export to Europe. On the photo is Nguyen Huyn Ngoc Tam. 
HG Food Vietnam produces dried fruits snacks and other products made from fresh fruits. The company is looking to export to Europe. On the photo is Nguyen Huyn Ngoc Tam. 
Elytra from Turkey makes fertilisers. On the photo is Ramazan Ceran.
Elytra from Turkey makes fertilisers. On the photo is Ramazan Ceran.
Eurofert Fertilizer from Turkey produces fertilisers. Mehlika Hosta looks after international sales. 
Eurofert Fertilizer from Turkey produces fertilisers. Mehlika Hosta looks after international sales. 
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. This is the company's mascotte.
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. This is the company's mascotte.
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. To the left is Le Quang Nguon the Sales Director.
Green Powers grows passion fruit, coconut, pomelo and mangoes. The company is exporting. To the left is Le Quang Nguon the Sales Director.
Dong Xanh Farm grows fruits like dragon fruit, mango and pomelos.
Dong Xanh Farm grows fruits like dragon fruit, mango and pomelos.
Ly Xuan Lan Plastic Co., LTD produces equipment for greenhouses. The company is from Vietnam and exports. The Vietnamese market is changing fast. To the left is Châu Lê Huong. 
Ly Xuan Lan Plastic Co., LTD produces equipment for greenhouses. The company is from Vietnam and exports. The Vietnamese market is changing fast. To the left is Châu Lê Huong. 
Agrotar produces chemical and organic fertilisers. It’s the company’s first time in Vietnam. On the photo is Mete Pehlivan. 
Agrotar produces chemical and organic fertilisers. It’s the company’s first time in Vietnam. On the photo is Mete Pehlivan. 
Rodersan from Turkey sells supplies for greenhouse constructions, like locks and motors for ventilations systems. On the photo is Fatih Ozturk and Ugur Harmankaya. 
Rodersan from Turkey sells supplies for greenhouse constructions, like locks and motors for ventilations systems. On the photo is Fatih Ozturk and Ugur Harmankaya. 
LuGuan Plastic Film produces plastic films for greenhouse construction. The company has a new product of foil that reflects different colours from the lighting spectrum. Together with the correct lighting this will improve the plant growth results, like artificial lighting.
LuGuan Plastic Film produces plastic films for greenhouse construction. The company has a new product of foil that reflects different colours from the lighting spectrum. Together with the correct lighting this will improve the plant growth results, like artificial lighting.
LuGuan Plastic Film produces plastic films for greenhouse construction. The company has a new product of foil that reflects different colours from the lighting spectrum. Together with the correct lighting this will improve the plant growth results, like artificial lighting.  It is their second time at Hortex. On the photo are Kevin Xu and Daniel Zhao. 
LuGuan Plastic Film produces plastic films for greenhouse construction. The company has a new product of foil that reflects different colours from the lighting spectrum. Together with the correct lighting this will improve the plant growth results, like artificial lighting.  It is their second time at Hortex. On the photo are Kevin Xu and Daniel Zhao. 
Black Tulip Flowers is based in Dubai with farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, India and Malaysia. The company supplies global markets.
Black Tulip Flowers is based in Dubai with farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, India and Malaysia. The company supplies global markets.
Priva’s partners in Vietnam with Luu Nguyen Ai Nhan and Nguyen Ngoc Trinh. Vietnam has a large market for horticulture. The partnership started last year. 
Priva’s partners in Vietnam with Luu Nguyen Ai Nhan and Nguyen Ngoc Trinh. Vietnam has a large market for horticulture. The partnership started last year. 
Rijkzwaan developed an entire range for the Asian market, including colourful baby pepper, sweet Palermo and Medley tomato.  On the photo is Thoai, he is a product development specialist responsible for lettuce in Vietnam. 
Rijkzwaan developed an entire range for the Asian market, including colourful baby pepper, sweet Palermo and Medley tomato.  On the photo is Thoai, he is a product development specialist responsible for lettuce in Vietnam. 
Friso Klok, Area Manager, Thoai, product developer for lettuce Phuc, product development, Tram, marketing support and Mai, internal sales, at Rijkzwaan Vietnam. Rijkzwaan developed an entire range for the Asian market, including colourful baby pepper, sweet Palermo and Medley tomato.  
Friso Klok, Area Manager, Thoai, product developer for lettuce Phuc, product development, Tram, marketing support and Mai, internal sales, at Rijkzwaan Vietnam. Rijkzwaan developed an entire range for the Asian market, including colourful baby pepper, sweet Palermo and Medley tomato.  
Holex exports fresh flowers from The Netherlands, USA, China, Ecuador and Israel. The Netherlands is home to the company’s head quarters. The Vietnamese consumer loves tulips and other bulb products like hyacinths and narcissus. Lunar New Year is a peak sales moment. On the photo are Robin de Vos, based in Shanghai, and Reinier Voskamp, Area Manager for Middle-East and Asian sales.
Holex exports fresh flowers from The Netherlands, USA, China, Ecuador and Israel. The Netherlands is home to the company’s head quarters. The Vietnamese consumer loves tulips and other bulb products like hyacinths and narcissus. Lunar New Year is a peak sales moment. On the photo are Robin de Vos, based in Shanghai, and Reinier Voskamp, Area Manager for Middle-East and Asian sales.
Rosen Tantau from Germany is a breeding company and is selling varieties to local producers in Vietnam. See strong opportunities in the market for rose production. The demand for locally grown flowers is large and people like to consume locally produced crops. The demand for high quality roses is also becoming stronger.  On the photo are Klaus Wolf and Alexander Brjhuhins.
Rosen Tantau from Germany is a breeding company and is selling varieties to local producers in Vietnam. See strong opportunities in the market for rose production. The demand for locally grown flowers is large and people like to consume locally produced crops. The demand for high quality roses is also becoming stronger.  On the photo are Klaus Wolf and Alexander Brjhuhins.
Leo-Martin Stiel is responsible for Messe Essen international trade fairs. 
Leo-Martin Stiel is responsible for Messe Essen international trade fairs. 
Hsia Cheng Woven Textile sells under brand name Apon. The company is from Taiwan, and recently opened a factory in Vietnam for the domestic market and also exports.  From left to right is Scott Tsai, Mui and Ivy. 
Hsia Cheng Woven Textile sells under brand name Apon. The company is from Taiwan, and recently opened a factory in Vietnam for the domestic market and also exports.  From left to right is Scott Tsai, Mui and Ivy. 
Shanghai Yongor produces thermal screens, shade screens, insect nets, window nets, ground covers and thermal insulation screens. The company was active in Vietnam in the past and is revisiting the market. On the photo are Jackie Ma, Zoe Zhang and Emily Zhang. 
Shanghai Yongor produces thermal screens, shade screens, insect nets, window nets, ground covers and thermal insulation screens. The company was active in Vietnam in the past and is revisiting the market. On the photo are Jackie Ma, Zoe Zhang and Emily Zhang. 
Lily Company grows and exports garden lillies with a large assortment of different varieties that can be planted at home. The company is active in China and the wider Asian region, and is now exploring the Vietnamese market. On the photo is Giel Visser, international sales.  Supply E-Commerce and garden centres. 
Lily Company grows and exports garden lillies with a large assortment of different varieties that can be planted at home. The company is active in China and the wider Asian region, and is now exploring the Vietnamese market. On the photo is Giel Visser, international sales.  Supply E-Commerce and garden centres. 
Legro is the group company, and at Hortex the company is present with two brands: Legro and Seda. Legro is substrate mixes for, among other products, soft fruits. Seda is a brand for vegetable seedling substrates. First exploration of the Vietnamese market. Seda products are made in Lithuania.  On the photo are Michaël Vandevoorde and Sanders Steinmann.
Legro is the group company, and at Hortex the company is present with two brands: Legro and Seda. Legro is substrate mixes for, among other products, soft fruits. Seda is a brand for vegetable seedling substrates. First exploration of the Vietnamese market. Seda products are made in Lithuania.  On the photo are Michaël Vandevoorde and Sanders Steinmann.
Green Coconut Company is a Dutch company with a company in Vietnam. It produces coconut flour, oil and peat products. To the left is Yen together with Tho.  
Green Coconut Company is a Dutch company with a company in Vietnam. It produces coconut flour, oil and peat products. To the left is Yen together with Tho.  
Frank Verhoogt is responsible for Southeast Asia at Anthura, Dutch breeder of anthuriums and orchids. The company has production in China and is expanding sales in the broader Asian region. 
Frank Verhoogt is responsible for Southeast Asia at Anthura, Dutch breeder of anthuriums and orchids. The company has production in China and is expanding sales in the broader Asian region. 
Bilel Tlili is with Aster from Italy. Aster creates irrigation solutions for open ground and greenhouse farming. The company uses 100% virgin material, accepted in organic agriculture, with long lasting life. Fourth time at Hortex. 
Bilel Tlili is with Aster from Italy. Aster creates irrigation solutions for open ground and greenhouse farming. The company uses 100% virgin material, accepted in organic agriculture, with long lasting life. Fourth time at Hortex. 
Asthor has been active in Vietnam and participating since the first Hortex. On the photo is Manuel Guerrero. 
Asthor has been active in Vietnam and participating since the first Hortex. On the photo is Manuel Guerrero. 
Watanabe Pipe is a Japanese with office and manufacturing in Vietnam. The company builds and construct greenhouses. Also distribute related products like colouring for flowers, under the Fantasy brand,  and greenhouse equipment. Thuy is from Sedia System from Vietnam, Okumasa, Takashi Tsuchiya and Satoshi Nakajima. 
Watanabe Pipe is a Japanese with office and manufacturing in Vietnam. The company builds and construct greenhouses. Also distribute related products like colouring for flowers, under the Fantasy brand,  and greenhouse equipment. Thuy is from Sedia System from Vietnam, Okumasa, Takashi Tsuchiya and Satoshi Nakajima. 
Ginegar from Israël is a one-stop shop of everything related to covers. The company works with distributors in Vietnam in the North, Dahlat and Ho Chi Minh City. All products are made in Israel. On the photo are Sumit, Arie Gemore and Ha Vu Thi Thu.
Ginegar from Israël is a one-stop shop of everything related to covers. The company works with distributors in Vietnam in the North, Dahlat and Ho Chi Minh City. All products are made in Israel. On the photo are Sumit, Arie Gemore and Ha Vu Thi Thu.
Netafim has a strong presence in Southeast Asia. Is has a head quarter in Bangkok and is working with different partner companies across the region. The company does projects for small hold farms and big government projects to community farms and greenhouse growers. There is growing demand for high-quality vegetables, which need greenhouses. On the photo are Roei Yonai from Netafim Southeast Asia, together with Cuong Doan Phuc from Vietnam and Vinh La Ding also from Vietnam. 
Netafim has a strong presence in Southeast Asia. Is has a head quarter in Bangkok and is working with different partner companies across the region. The company does projects for small hold farms and big government projects to community farms and greenhouse growers. There is growing demand for high-quality vegetables, which need greenhouses. On the photo are Roei Yonai from Netafim Southeast Asia, together with Cuong Doan Phuc from Vietnam and Vinh La Ding also from Vietnam. 
Ardent from Turkey specialises in irrigation solutions. Water is a large challenge for growers globally. On the photo are Mohammed Darawwad and Isa Altuntas. 
Ardent from Turkey specialises in irrigation solutions. Water is a large challenge for growers globally. On the photo are Mohammed Darawwad and Isa Altuntas. 
Maxagrow from India produces and exports ground cover, nets, shade nets, planter bags and anti-hail nets, among other products. Jay Siyanee is the sales and marketing executive. 
Maxagrow from India produces and exports ground cover, nets, shade nets, planter bags and anti-hail nets, among other products. Jay Siyanee is the sales and marketing executive. 
The Southern Horticultural Research Institute from Vietnam. In the middle is Lan Than. The organization researched different fruit varieties and varietal breeding techniques.
The Southern Horticultural Research Institute from Vietnam. In the middle is Lan Than. The organization researched different fruit varieties and varietal breeding techniques.
The Fresh Studio team in action at Hortex, representing different horticulture brand in Vietnam. The company is active since 2006, with a focus on sustainable production and value chain development. To the right is René van Rensen. Popular products are vegetable seeds, irrigation solutions, greenhouse films, clips and soil. 
The Fresh Studio team in action at Hortex, representing different horticulture brand in Vietnam. The company is active since 2006, with a focus on sustainable production and value chain development. To the right is René van Rensen. Popular products are vegetable seeds, irrigation solutions, greenhouse films, clips and soil. 
The Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) is bringing Dutch technology to the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian market. On the photo are Huy Kjong from Koidra, Maitai Hong, Paul Oninks, NVHBP, Thuy Lam Mong, Mirjam Boekestijn, NVHBP, Zhang Nguyen, from Koidra, and Arjen Janmaat, Ridder. The group will travel through to Dong Thap to explore local flower production.
The Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) is bringing Dutch technology to the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian market. On the photo are Huy Kjong from Koidra, Maitai Hong, Paul Oninks, NVHBP, Thuy Lam Mong, Mirjam Boekestijn, NVHBP, Zhang Nguyen, from Koidra, and Arjen Janmaat, Ridder. The group will travel through to Dong Thap to explore local flower production.
CMF from France is a turn-key greenhouse builder. The company is active in France, Mexico and Southeast Asia. Asia is a long-term market for the company, who has been active here more than 10 years. On the photo are Renaud Josse and Mathis Vaucelle, based in Ho Chi Minh City. Phung Bui is helping to translate and support the sales team. 
CMF from France is a turn-key greenhouse builder. The company is active in France, Mexico and Southeast Asia. Asia is a long-term market for the company, who has been active here more than 10 years. On the photo are Renaud Josse and Mathis Vaucelle, based in Ho Chi Minh City. Phung Bui is helping to translate and support the sales team. 
Floragard is a German company, with factories in Germany and Latvia. Coco fibers and coco peat are popular on the market, but demand for peat based products is growing. On the photo is Jonathan Kroiss. 
Floragard is a German company, with factories in Germany and Latvia. Coco fibers and coco peat are popular on the market, but demand for peat based products is growing. On the photo is Jonathan Kroiss. 
Bart Duijvesteijn from XL Bloom.
Bart Duijvesteijn from XL Bloom.
Lucilia flies for pollination and eco bug at Dalat HasFarm BioPro to the left. 
Lucilia flies for pollination and eco bug at Dalat HasFarm BioPro to the left. 
Dalat Hasfarm BioPro is specialising in sustainable horticulture.  The company Started in 2014 and is part of Dalat Hasfarm. Three major products, beneficial fungus, potting soil and insect management. Supply vegetable farms and its own farms. Le Viet Quang is Sales Supervisor and lien Nguyen Thi is manager. 
Dalat Hasfarm BioPro is specialising in sustainable horticulture.  The company Started in 2014 and is part of Dalat Hasfarm. Three major products, beneficial fungus, potting soil and insect management. Supply vegetable farms and its own farms. Le Viet Quang is Sales Supervisor and lien Nguyen Thi is manager. 
CompaqPeat  specialises in peat products.
CompaqPeat  specialises in peat products.
Taeyoung Kwak is based in South-Korea and looking after Asia for Dutch Van Iperen. The company is present since in 2016, now looking for partners. Jittraya Janujit, to the left, is working for the company from Thailand.
Taeyoung Kwak is based in South-Korea and looking after Asia for Dutch Van Iperen. The company is present since in 2016, now looking for partners. Jittraya Janujit, to the left, is working for the company from Thailand.
The Dalat Flower Association promotes flowers and pot plants from the Dalat region in mid Vietnam. On the photo is Ngan Pham, to the left, secretary of the Dalat Flower Association.
The Dalat Flower Association promotes flowers and pot plants from the Dalat region in mid Vietnam. On the photo is Ngan Pham, to the left, secretary of the Dalat Flower Association.
Jin Jhan Greenhouse Project from Taiwan is a greenhouse construction company. To the left is Bruce Hong, International Sales. In the middle is Kelvin Chu from InfoTrade Media.
Jin Jhan Greenhouse Project from Taiwan is a greenhouse construction company. To the left is Bruce Hong, International Sales. In the middle is Kelvin Chu from InfoTrade Media.
YongFeng is a Chinese company with factories in China and Vietnam. The company is promoting its shade nets for greenhouses and nurseries. Yepp is the company’s global brand and YongFeng is its brand name in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. On the photo are Andy Dao and Thu Luong Anh. 
YongFeng is a Chinese company with factories in China and Vietnam. The company is promoting its shade nets for greenhouses and nurseries. Yepp is the company’s global brand and YongFeng is its brand name in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. On the photo are Andy Dao and Thu Luong Anh. 
OZZ Group from Turkey executes Turn-key greenhouse projects. Its manufacturing centre is in Altalja. On the photo is Arif Yigit Vural.
OZZ Group from Turkey executes Turn-key greenhouse projects. Its manufacturing centre is in Altalja. On the photo is Arif Yigit Vural.
Otani Trading is an online flower trading platform from Japan. The company has an office in Vietnam and also in Singapore and Dubai. In the middle is Lim Sim Lin. 
Otani Trading is an online flower trading platform from Japan. The company has an office in Vietnam and also in Singapore and Dubai. In the middle is Lim Sim Lin. 
Martin Salge, Associate Director at Dalian Glorytimes Import & Trade Co.,Ltd. In recent years the company, located in the North of China, has increased its production of fruits, including apples, pears and grapes. Vietnam and the Southeast Asian market are attractive markets for it.
Martin Salge, Associate Director at Dalian Glorytimes Import & Trade Co.,Ltd. In recent years the company, located in the North of China, has increased its production of fruits, including apples, pears and grapes. Vietnam and the Southeast Asian market are attractive markets for it.
NaanDanJain has dealers in Vietnam. Budi, in the middle, is from Indonesia to support the team. The company makes irrigation solutions. 
NaanDanJain has dealers in Vietnam. Budi, in the middle, is from Indonesia to support the team. The company makes irrigation solutions. 
Z-Fresh from Egypt is in Vietnam for the first time. The team is also visiting the fruit wholesale market. Tarek Hassan and Tamer Sameh are exploring new opportunities in Vietnam en Southeast Asia for Egyptian citrus. 
Z-Fresh from Egypt is in Vietnam for the first time. The team is also visiting the fruit wholesale market. Tarek Hassan and Tamer Sameh are exploring new opportunities in Vietnam en Southeast Asia for Egyptian citrus. 
Ed Moor from Sion, visited Dahlat for a couple of days to look at orchid production and is travelling through to Taiwan.
Ed Moor from Sion, visited Dahlat for a couple of days to look at orchid production and is travelling through to Taiwan.
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, looking back at a succesful exhibition. 
Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director at DLG Benelux and Nova Exhibitions, and organizer of Hortex Vietnam 2023, looking back at a succesful exhibition. 
Stefan de Zeeuw was representing Royal Brinkman at the Fresh Studio booth
Stefan de Zeeuw was representing Royal Brinkman at the Fresh Studio booth
Richard de Waard with Martin Stolze
Richard de Waard with Martin Stolze