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🌿🔬 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗔 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀! Get a peek into the dynamic world of Vivent #Biosignals through the eyes of our team member Alja van der Schuren, Plant Physiology Scientist. Discover how Alja, in collaboration with Kirsten Leiss, Senior Researcher Plant Health at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is at the forefront of using electrical biosignals for early detection of diseases and pests. Alja and Kirsten offer a glimpse into their research process, share promising results, and reveal exciting plans for the future! 🌱 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4zbagfF 📑 Published in Horticoop Magazine BLAD Issue 4. #IPM #plantscience #sustainablehorticulture 

Very nice double interview about CE-Line with Wilco Schoonderbeek and Simon D. Meijer. Shared vision on the steps forward in Controlled Environment Agriculture #cea

We are very excited about the latest edition of our magazine, BLAD. This fourth edition is dedicated entirely to development—at Horticoop , within the companies we invest in, and across businesses striving for growth in their unique ways. In this issue, we reflect on our first deep-dive event, a successful day that left us eager for more. Erik Pekkeriet shared captivating insights on robotics and greenhouse automation, which you'll find featured in this edition. Skytree, part of our portfolio since 2023, updates us on their latest advancements. Additionally, VDE plant and Elstgeest Potplanten reveal their secrets to success, and Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen discusses their expansion efforts. The magazine also includes the 2023 financial figures with commentary from CFO Hend Van Ravestein. You'll also find interviews with: Rob Wubben, Patrick Groeneveld, Ruud van der Vliet, kees Stijger, Wilco Schoonderbeek, CE-Line, Simon D. Meijer, Olivier de Koste, Patrick Barendse, Alja van der Schuren, Kirsten Leiss, Vivent Biosignals, Bart van Meurs, Fred van Veldhoven, Harry Wubben, Karin van der Eijk and Edwin van der Eijk. Special thanks to Saskia van de Sanden and the La Plume Media team for their outstanding work and the beautiful result. Curious to read the magazine? Check it out here 👇

Meet Theo van Noord, Horticoop's new commissioner. As the owner of Noordhuys in Oude Tonge, Theo manages 46 hectares dedicated to tomato and cucumber cultivation. In this video, he shares insights on future challenges in horticulture, sustainability, and the importance of cooperative entrepreneurship.   *The video is available with English subtitles.

Het is vandaag de Internationale Dag van de Coöperatie. Een bijzondere dag voor coöperaties wereldwijd. We zien in een wereld vol maatschappelijke uitdagingen dat coöperaties met hun unieke structuur, langetermijnvisie en maatschappelijk plichtsbesef in staat zijn om antwoorden en oplossingen te vinden. En deze kracht mag gevierd worden. NCR wenst alle coöperaties een mooie dag! https://lnkd.in/e_6gdmT3

This week, our members' council elected Theo van Noord as a new commissioner. Theo brings a wealth of experience as the owner of Noordhuys in Oude Tonge. Noordhuys boasts four cultivation sites in the Netherlands, covering 46 hectares, where they specialize in growing tomatoes and cucumbers. Theo will be joining the Supervisory Board, alongside Joris Elstgeest, Ilone Ammerlaan, Chimwemwe de Gaay Fortman, and Bob Schrauwen. Welcome aboard, Theo! We’re excited to have you join us.

Horticoop supports the #FreshRide! As a thank you for the sponsorship, tomato grower, council member and FreshRider kees Stijger presented a delicious vegetable package to our CEO, Patrick Groeneveld. Along with the other FreshRiders, Kees will be cycling from #Westland to Noord Holland on Saturday, September 7th. The proceeds from this year's FreshRide will once again go to the Daniël den Hoed Clinic, a renowned cancer treatment center in Rotterdam. We wish all the FreshRiders the best of luck with their training and a great result during the #FreshRide2024! #FreshRiders #SamenVoorEenGezonderLeven

Exciting look into the innovative technology of our portfolio company, Vivent Biosignals. It's inspiring to see how their 'Fitbit for plants' is being used in the daily operations of pepper grower Zwingrow B.V.. Excellent work, Alja van der Schuren and Carl Rentes!

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. This week we said goodbye to Jan van der Harg, bell pepper and eggplant grower from Bemmel, who has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Horticoop since 2014. Jan, we want to express our gratitude for your years of dedication and commitment during this time! Photo: Joris Elstgeest (left), Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and Jan van der Harg

Congratulations Team Blue Radix with this well-deserved award!