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International Strawberry Congress, Antwerp, Belgium, 2025

Maarten De Moor (LAVA), Philippe Appeltans (BelOrta), Hans Vanderhallen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten) and Luc Vanoirbeek (VBT)
Maarten De Moor (LAVA), Philippe Appeltans (BelOrta), Hans Vanderhallen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten) and Luc Vanoirbeek (VBT)
Hugo Chevalon (AOPN) and Justine Garnodier (CTIFL)
Hugo Chevalon (AOPN) and Justine Garnodier (CTIFL)
Takumi Fujiki and Takashi Suzuki of Hokkaido University
Takumi Fujiki and Takashi Suzuki of Hokkaido University
Herney Hernendez (Boem Berry Farms), Tom Van Delm (Proefcentrum Hoogstraten) and Koen Vangorp (MechaTronix)
Herney Hernendez (Boem Berry Farms), Tom Van Delm (Proefcentrum Hoogstraten) and Koen Vangorp (MechaTronix)
A beautiful venue for ISC 2025 at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Centre, right next to the zoo, which could also be overlooked.
A beautiful venue for ISC 2025 at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Centre, right next to the zoo, which could also be overlooked.
Isaac Rainwater (UC Davis Office of Tech Transfer) and Rupert Hargreaves (Global Plant Genetics)
Isaac Rainwater (UC Davis Office of Tech Transfer) and Rupert Hargreaves (Global Plant Genetics)
Ricardo Alberto Toledo Hernandez (Planasa) and Lucia Carolina Carillo Arambula (El Colegio de la Frontera Sur)
Ricardo Alberto Toledo Hernandez (Planasa) and Lucia Carolina Carillo Arambula (El Colegio de la Frontera Sur)
Tetsuo Ueda and Yuki Otsuka (Miyoshi Group) and Jos Aben (Hellios)
Tetsuo Ueda and Yuki Otsuka (Miyoshi Group) and Jos Aben (Hellios)
Valentina Morresi (Universita Politecnica delle Marche) and Elora Pujol (Invenio Solutions)
Valentina Morresi (Universita Politecnica delle Marche) and Elora Pujol (Invenio Solutions)
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe gave a presentation on developments in the European strawberry market
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe gave a presentation on developments in the European strawberry market
Graham Clarkson (Edward Vinson) and George Manganaris (Cyprus University of Technology)
Graham Clarkson (Edward Vinson) and George Manganaris (Cyprus University of Technology)
Lu Adriaensen, Hans Bevers and Christel Vermeiren of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Lu Adriaensen, Hans Bevers and Christel Vermeiren of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Organising the ISC 2025; Eva Vanmarcke, Jan Engelen and Jana Jochems of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Organising the ISC 2025; Eva Vanmarcke, Jan Engelen and Jana Jochems of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Mathias Brassaert (Fresh Food) in conversation with Wout Vereycken and Miguel Demaeght of BelOrta
Mathias Brassaert (Fresh Food) in conversation with Wout Vereycken and Miguel Demaeght of BelOrta
Arno Hellemons of Biobest
Arno Hellemons of Biobest
Scott Mattner (VSICA Research), Nicole Gallace (pcfruit), Anne Cortleven (pcfruit), An Ceustermans (Mycology) and Serge Remy (pcfruit)
Scott Mattner (VSICA Research), Nicole Gallace (pcfruit), Anne Cortleven (pcfruit), An Ceustermans (Mycology) and Serge Remy (pcfruit)
Kris Jans (BelOrta) with Peter van Veen and Dominiek Keersebilck (Demargro)
Kris Jans (BelOrta) with Peter van Veen and Dominiek Keersebilck (Demargro)
Michael Barker in a panel discussion with Jan Engelen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten), Tom Vanfraeyenhoven (Hashting Solutions), Marieke Appel (Driscoll's Europe) and Bart De Langhe (KU Leuven) on branding
Michael Barker in a panel discussion with Jan Engelen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten), Tom Vanfraeyenhoven (Hashting Solutions), Marieke Appel (Driscoll's Europe) and Bart De Langhe (KU Leuven) on branding
Ard Vissers and Juul Swinkels (Vissers Plant Innovators)
Ard Vissers and Juul Swinkels (Vissers Plant Innovators)
Sjoerd van Gestel (Planasa), Siebrand Broens and Salih Hodzhov (WBC Imports Limited)
Sjoerd van Gestel (Planasa), Siebrand Broens and Salih Hodzhov (WBC Imports Limited)
Dorota Labanowska-Bury (Podosionami) and Gavin Linsley-Noakes (Professional Horticultural Linsley-Noakes)
Dorota Labanowska-Bury (Podosionami) and Gavin Linsley-Noakes (Professional Horticultural Linsley-Noakes)
Alfonso Lopez and Sjoerd Van Gestel of Planasa
Alfonso Lopez and Sjoerd Van Gestel of Planasa
Vitalina Tsourkan (Phormium) and Daria Noda (Blue Radix)
Vitalina Tsourkan (Phormium) and Daria Noda (Blue Radix)
Wilco van den Berg (GroentenFruit Huis) and Elwin Boshoven (Berries Pride)
Wilco van den Berg (GroentenFruit Huis) and Elwin Boshoven (Berries Pride)
Bart Sels of Koppert at the company's stand
Bart Sels of Koppert at the company's stand
Taylor Person (WUR) and Richard Elliott (Osy Group)
Taylor Person (WUR) and Richard Elliott (Osy Group)
Lisanne Helmus-Schuddebeurs (Rijk Zwaan), Koen Vangorp (MechaTronix), Wilbert van Oers (Horti-Consult International) and Frederik Van Houdt (Beirinckx Luc bv)
Lisanne Helmus-Schuddebeurs (Rijk Zwaan), Koen Vangorp (MechaTronix), Wilbert van Oers (Horti-Consult International) and Frederik Van Houdt (Beirinckx Luc bv)
Huan Zhang (Twinkle Star Berry) gave insights into the Chinese strawberry market
Huan Zhang (Twinkle Star Berry) gave insights into the Chinese strawberry market
Nele Van Avermaet (VLAM), Remie Dewitte, Philiep Willems, Filip Vanaken and Rik Decadt (REO)
Nele Van Avermaet (VLAM), Remie Dewitte, Philiep Willems, Filip Vanaken and Rik Decadt (REO)
Dirk Declercq (REO) in conversation with Karlien Van den Broeck and Lien Tyvaert of Boerenbond
Dirk Declercq (REO) in conversation with Karlien Van den Broeck and Lien Tyvaert of Boerenbond
Ruud Matthijssen (Rabobank) decided to have a quick lunch with Marcel Biemans of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Ruud Matthijssen (Rabobank) decided to have a quick lunch with Marcel Biemans of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Henri Nicod and Souhaieb Aouayeb ((Farm3)
Henri Nicod and Souhaieb Aouayeb ((Farm3)
Visit at the Idris Trading & Consulting stand, where Sarah De Laethauwer (Idris) welcomed Andrea Colpo and Alice Patella of Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti
Visit at the Idris Trading & Consulting stand, where Sarah De Laethauwer (Idris) welcomed Andrea Colpo and Alice Patella of Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti
Feruza Achilova and Ovezgeldi Meredov (Tudana)
Feruza Achilova and Ovezgeldi Meredov (Tudana)
Simon Craeye (Inagro) in conversation with Aruppillai Suthaparan (Norwegian University of Life Sciences), Khalid el Ouadi and Jean-Michel Rabasse (Eastman Group)
Simon Craeye (Inagro) in conversation with Aruppillai Suthaparan (Norwegian University of Life Sciences), Khalid el Ouadi and Jean-Michel Rabasse (Eastman Group)
A warm welcome at the MechaTronix stand with Ellen Everaert and Franky Van Looveren from the company
A warm welcome at the MechaTronix stand with Ellen Everaert and Franky Van Looveren from the company
Cosy crowds between sessions
Cosy crowds between sessions
Thijs van Doorn and Jan van Anken (Flevo Berry) in conversation with Scott Phillips (DPS/Berry Farming)
Thijs van Doorn and Jan van Anken (Flevo Berry) in conversation with Scott Phillips (DPS/Berry Farming)
Michiel Vermeiren and Bart Van Olmen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten)
Michiel Vermeiren and Bart Van Olmen (Coöperatie Hoogstraten)
Stefan Kraege , Monika Zaniewicz-Korniluk (Stefan Kraege Zuchtung) and Marina Gomez of Fresh Forward Breeding
Stefan Kraege , Monika Zaniewicz-Korniluk (Stefan Kraege Zuchtung) and Marina Gomez of Fresh Forward Breeding
Matthew Griffin (311 Institute) talks to Teunis Sikma of Fresh Forward Breeding just after his presentation
Matthew Griffin (311 Institute) talks to Teunis Sikma of Fresh Forward Breeding just after his presentation
Peter Melis (Proefcentrum Hoogstraten) and Caroline Meesters (VCBT)
Peter Melis (Proefcentrum Hoogstraten) and Caroline Meesters (VCBT)
A special gallery with posters on the various topics was set up. This was eagerly used
A special gallery with posters on the various topics was set up. This was eagerly used
Leen Matthé, Lu Adriaensen and Hans Bevers of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Leen Matthé, Lu Adriaensen and Hans Bevers of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
The inner man was also taken care of
The inner man was also taken care of
Nabil Belmkaddem of BestBerries gave insight into the Moroccan soft fruit sector
Nabil Belmkaddem of BestBerries gave insight into the Moroccan soft fruit sector
Once one stepped out of the auditorium, one could take a look at the Aviary of the Antwerp Zoo
Once one stepped out of the auditorium, one could take a look at the Aviary of the Antwerp Zoo
Moderator Michael Barker in conversation with Philippe Binard (Freshfel Europe), Huan Zhang (Twinkle Star Berry), Nabil Belmkaddem (BestBerries) and Anouk Sijmonsma (IFPA) on labour market trends and developments
Moderator Michael Barker in conversation with Philippe Binard (Freshfel Europe), Huan Zhang (Twinkle Star Berry), Nabil Belmkaddem (BestBerries) and Anouk Sijmonsma (IFPA) on labour market trends and developments
There was a blind tasting of different strawberry varieties set up
There was a blind tasting of different strawberry varieties set up
Bob Persoon at Beekenkamp Packaging's stand
Bob Persoon at Beekenkamp Packaging's stand
Satisfaction among the team at Co-operative Hoogstraten
Satisfaction among the team at Co-operative Hoogstraten
Paul Greenhaigh of PC Horticulture briefly guarded the stand of the friends of HerkuPlast
Paul Greenhaigh of PC Horticulture briefly guarded the stand of the friends of HerkuPlast
Hans Vanderhallen had the honour of showing the logo of the 11th International Strawberry Symposium, which will come to Antwerp in 2028. Coöperatie Hoogstraten has been given the honour of organising it, which will be a 6-day event.
Hans Vanderhallen had the honour of showing the logo of the 11th International Strawberry Symposium, which will come to Antwerp in 2028. Coöperatie Hoogstraten has been given the honour of organising it, which will be a 6-day event.
Alja van der Schuren and Kaz Vermeer of Voltiris
Alja van der Schuren and Kaz Vermeer of Voltiris
Bart De Langhe (KU Leuven) on the psychology behind marketing and branding
Bart De Langhe (KU Leuven) on the psychology behind marketing and branding
Erik Boot of BVB Substrates was kept company by former colleague Filip Van Buynder of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Erik Boot of BVB Substrates was kept company by former colleague Filip Van Buynder of Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Michael Barker talking to Curd Vanmarcke (Vergro), Joeri Beniest (Lidl Belgium) and Michiel Vermeiren (Coöperatie Hoogstraten) about the 3 companies' strategic partnership
Michael Barker talking to Curd Vanmarcke (Vergro), Joeri Beniest (Lidl Belgium) and Michiel Vermeiren (Coöperatie Hoogstraten) about the 3 companies' strategic partnership
Siska Marcelis and Joy Coremans of Euro Pool System
Siska Marcelis and Joy Coremans of Euro Pool System
Steffen Meyer-Feldmann and Patrick Peelman of Smurfit Westrock, responsible for the recognisable Hoogstraten packaging
Steffen Meyer-Feldmann and Patrick Peelman of Smurfit Westrock, responsible for the recognisable Hoogstraten packaging
Leon Verkoelen guards Bogaerts' stand
Leon Verkoelen guards Bogaerts' stand
Brigit Van Kampen, Ramon Koppes, Roland Sweijen and Sjoerd Gipmans of Limgroup
Brigit Van Kampen, Ramon Koppes, Roland Sweijen and Sjoerd Gipmans of Limgroup
A panel discussion led by Michael Barker with Roland Sweijen (Limgroup), Jan van Anken (Flevo Berry), Yuki Otsuka (Miyoshi Group), Teunis Sikma (Fresh Forward Breeding) and Alfonso Lopez (Planasa) on breeding
A panel discussion led by Michael Barker with Roland Sweijen (Limgroup), Jan van Anken (Flevo Berry), Yuki Otsuka (Miyoshi Group), Teunis Sikma (Fresh Forward Breeding) and Alfonso Lopez (Planasa) on breeding
Jelmer Pool, Lorenzo Bondaarts and Henri Broeders of Rovero
Jelmer Pool, Lorenzo Bondaarts and Henri Broeders of Rovero
Jakob Aubell at Moleda's stand
Jakob Aubell at Moleda's stand
Thilan Samarawickrama of Eco Agri
Thilan Samarawickrama of Eco Agri
Marco Snikkers and Cappi Wefers Bettink acted on behalf of One Third
Marco Snikkers and Cappi Wefers Bettink acted on behalf of One Third
Erik Veenman monitors Vivent's booth
Erik Veenman monitors Vivent's booth
Johan Willemsen (Fresh Forward Breeding) at stand of Octiva Netherlands talking to Thomas Hoeterickx of the company
Johan Willemsen (Fresh Forward Breeding) at stand of Octiva Netherlands talking to Thomas Hoeterickx of the company
Cynthia Hadinoto (Möbius), who together with colleague Jonathan Aelterman, gave a presentation on the implementation of an AI model that can predict yield at Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Cynthia Hadinoto (Möbius), who together with colleague Jonathan Aelterman, gave a presentation on the implementation of an AI model that can predict yield at Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Joost Dirckx at the Optiflux stand
Joost Dirckx at the Optiflux stand
Thijs De Langhe and Annelies Juste of De Ceuster Meststoffen
Thijs De Langhe and Annelies Juste of De Ceuster Meststoffen