Tomatoworld

𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 🌍🍅𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! Geothermal energy is one of the most sustainable energy sources we have! By extracting heat deep from the earth, we can environmentally friendly warm large greenhouses where we grow vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants. 🌿💧 Did you know that the temperature in the soil increases on average by 25-30°C for every kilometer of depth, depending on geological conditions? In geothermal projects, hot water is pumped from deep underground. This water is then used to heat greenhouses. The cooled water is returned to the ground to be reheated, creating a continuous process without waste. 🔄♨️ For greenhouse horticulture, utilizing geothermal energy is essential for reducing CO₂ emissions and making our food production sustainable. This technology not only provides warmth to greenhouses but can also heat homes and other buildings, contributing to a broader energy transition. 🌱🏡 By choosing geothermal energy, we take an important step towards a climate-friendly future. Together, we are committed to a sustainable and green sector! 💚 Trias Westland | HVC #geothermal #sustainability #geothermics #greenhousehorticulture #energy #climatefriendly #future #tomatoworld #greenerfuture #sustainableagriculture

𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐋𝐀𝐁 | 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌱 In the greenhouse of Tomatoworld, we use Svensson's innovative climate screens! These screens help us optimize energy usage and tailor the greenhouse climate to our tomatoes' needs. Thanks to Svensson's screens, we can achieve optimal plant growth, even with supplemental lighting. 🎬 Watch the video here to see the screens in action in our greenhouse! #Tomatoworld #Svensson #ClimateScreens #Innovation Ton Habraken | Clarinda Gros | Svensson Klimaatschermen

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 | 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 At Tomatoworld, we regularly host meetings for our partners. These gatherings are not only informative and enjoyable, but they also play a crucial role in networking and exchanging innovations and knowledge. Last week, we held our first meeting after planting the seedlings, focusing on hygiene. Dirk Timmers of Royal Brinkman presented on the hygiene station, while Roland van Gulik of Greenwear.eu highlighted the importance of protective and hygienic clothing when entering our greenhouse with delicate tomato plants. We also updated our partners on the recent renovations and the implementation of LED lighting, along with the associated screen curtains. We were delighted with the strong turnout and concluded the gathering with a pleasant lunch together. A thank you to all the partners who attended! Together, we are building a strong future for the greenhouse industry. Plense Technologies FOTONIQ SenseNL Royal Brinkman Svensson Klimaatschermen Vivent Biosignals DSBP Consultants Linde Europe Greenco Gakon Netafim - Greenhouse projects Van der Ende Group Stolze Hoogendoorn Growth Management Orance - Grow Light Architects Greenwear.eu Gemeente Westland Saint-Gobain Cultilene Novarbo Oy Valto biocontrol #partnership #networking #innovation #greenhouse

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 We are thrilled to be part of the HortiHeroes Hackathon as one of the experts! 🚀 Calling all innovators: Hack the future of horticulture with 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗔𝗜 and win €1,000! 💡 Whether you're a student or a professional, this is your chance to bring your creative, technical, or commercial skills to the forefront of the industry. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: November 21, 2024   𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: World Horti Center   𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: Robotics & AI in Horticulture Collaborate with talented individuals, both professionals and students, to create innovative solutions that will shape the future of horticulture! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? - Win €1,000 to kickstart your idea!   - Build valuable connections and explore career opportunities in one of the most innovative sectors in the Netherlands.   - Work on real solutions for the future of work in horticulture.  🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gT6h4BqN Let’s make an impact together! 🌍💪 The HortiHeroes Hackathon is powered by: HortiHeroes, RoboCrops, World Horti Center, Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech, Katapult, Greenport Horti Campus, Hogeschool Inholland, and MBO Westland.

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝗞𝗼𝗺 𝗷𝗶𝗷 𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽 𝟳 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? 🍅 Meer dan 85 deelnemers hebben zich al aangemeld. Ben jij er ook bij? Wil je alles weten over de impact van de nieuwe Europese Commissie-plannen op plantgezondheid en energiebesparing? En ontdekken welke uitdagingen er liggen op het gebied van data in de teelt? Of leren wat de tuinbouw kan opsteken van data-gedreven strategieën uit de wielersport? Meld je dan aan voor ons gratis telersevent 🙌 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗺: donderdag 7 november 2024 🕑 𝗧𝗶𝗷𝗱: 14:00 - 18:00 uur 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲: Tomatoworld, Zwethlaan 2, Honselersdijk Met sprekers zoals Jesse Schevel van Glastuinbouw Nederland en Merijn Zeeman, sportief directeur van Team Visma | Lease a Bike. 👉 Meld je hier aan: https://ap.lc/uzgVd Dit event wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door LetsGrow.com, Plant Empowerment, Glastuinbouw Nederland, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, Kas als Energiebron en Tomatoworld. #plantempowerment #telersevent #samenwerking #tuinbouwsector #datagestuurdtelen

𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐋𝐀𝐁 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 s𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 s𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 e𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 Robotization plays a crucial role in the future of our sector. More and more horticultural entrepreneurs view robots as a solution to challenges such as labor shortages and the need for increased efficiency. With current labor shortages in the sector, robotization offers a solution that not only reduces the workload but also ensures the continuity of the business. 🤖 Collaboration among developers, industry organizations, and companies is essential to drive innovation. Robots not only provide solutions for more efficient operations but also contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, we must not overlook the safety and health of our employees. Through thoughtful design and compliance with the European Machinery Directive, robots can create a safe and pleasant working environment. Through our field lab, we provide the opportunity to test robots in real agricultural settings, allowing for valuable feedback and continuous improvement. By integrating this technology into our practices, we aim to pave the way for a more innovative and efficient future in horticulture. Are you a startup or tech company with a robot that you would like to test in a tomato cultivation field lab? Please contact us to discuss the possibilities by emailing reservation@tomatoworld.nl. Let’s work together towards an innovative future in horticulture! 🌱 🌱 #Robotisering #Glastuinbouw #Innovatie #Tomatoworld🌱 HortiKey | LetsGrow.com | RoboCrops | Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech | SenseNL | Vivent Biosignals

𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 | 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗸𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗺𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 💼 Tijdens Beursvloer Westland hadden we ook een mooie match met Multiclean! 🙌 Zij hebben de vloer in onze exporuimte grondig geboend en weer prachtig schoon gekregen na de teeltwissel. Het verschil is duidelijk te zien op de voor- en nafoto's! 📸 Heel erg bedankt Multiclean voor jullie geweldige werk. Als dank mogen ze binnenkort een groep kinderen rondleiden in ons fieldlab. Wij kijken ernaar uit om hen te laten zien wat we doen bij Tomatoworld! 🌱 #beursvloerwestland #multiclean #teeltwissel #tomatoworld #exporuimte #fieldlab #schoonmaak #samenwerken

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 🚀 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐬' 𝐃𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 g𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 f𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! Last Thursday, Aart Van den Bos (Tomatoworld), Puck van Holsteijn (World Horti Center), and Andre van der Wurff PhD (Vertify) presented their joint vision for the Kas voor de Toekomst during the Dragons' Den at the World Horti Center. This idea competition marks a crucial step towards the Fieldlab Kas voor de Toekomst, set to open in a few years on the Westlands Flora Campus. In this Fieldlab, companies, knowledge institutions, and governments will collaborate on groundbreaking innovations for horticulture 🌱, addressing not only the future of our cluster but also major societal challenges 🌍. The Fieldlab will be an experimental space for cutting-edge technologies in horticulture. The eleven ideas presented at the Dragons' Den ranged from cultivation systems without drain water, a ‘Knappe Koppen Academy’, to an innovation center for IoT, 5G, and robotics. These ideas were pitched to an expert jury composed of Martien Penning (Hillenraad Partners), Margriet Looije (Looye Kwekers), Linco Nieuwenhuyzen (InnovationQuarter), and advisor Ruud van der Vliet. Skytree, Thermeleon, Voltiris, and Fotoniq were the winners of the Fieldlab Kas voor de Toekomst ideas competition, delivering a joint pitch on a total concept for growers. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? In the coming months, the organizers will meet with the winners and all participants to explore which ideas will be further developed. They will assess feasibility, funding, and collaboration to collectively build a smart and sustainable future for horticulture 🍅🌱! With our unique private 5G network and participation in the NXTGEN Hightech project, we continue to push boundaries and develop future technologies. Tomatoworld aims to house its activities in the Fieldlab Kas voor de Toekomst, and Vertify will also play an active role. Additionally, the Fieldlab will collaborate closely with the World Horti Center and other innovation hubs to further advance horticultural innovation. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Tomatoworld, Vertify, World Horti Center, Gemeente Westland (Ronald Hemerik), Do IoT Fieldlab (Fabian van Prooijen), Learning Community, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, RoboCrops (Colinda de Beer), Glastuinbouw Nederland (Robert Solleveld), Skytree, Thermeleon, Voltiris, FOTONIQ (Bob Vonk), Florpartners (Mark Zwinkels), Edigna (Kharim Pani) en Ridder. The development of the Fieldlab Kas voor de Toekomst is supported by the European Union and is a collaboration between World Horti Center, Vertify, Glastuinbouw Nederland, Tomatoworld, Harry Wubben Flowers, and Greenport West-Holland. #DragonsDen #KasVoorDeToekomst #Fieldlab #Glastuinbouw #Tomatoworld 🌍

🌍 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 The advanced technologies and methods being developed in the Netherlands reach far beyond our borders. By sharing our knowledge and innovations, we can help other countries strengthen their food security and implement sustainable horticultural practices. The Dutch horticultural sector is not only a leading producer but also a global source of inspiration and expertise. Through collaboration and sharing our insights, we contribute to a more sustainable and resilient global food supply. Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and share our knowledge to ensure the future of food production. Together, we can make a positive impact worldwide. 🌱 #sustainability #foodsecurity #innovativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #horticulture #globalimpact #futureoffood #agtech #collaboration #dutchhorticulture

𝗧𝗡𝗢 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 At Tomatoworld, TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) is involved in the 'Do IoT for greenhouse horticulture' project, which investigates the use of connected wireless sensors and robots in greenhouse horticulture. This project is a collaboration between three successful South Holland field labs: Do IoT Fieldlab, RoboHouse, and Tomatoworld. The measurements at Tomatoworld’s greenhouse represent the fourth of a total of five measurements aimed at quantifying the impact of tomato plant growth on signal strength. Last week, the measurements were conducted shortly after the tomato plants were planted. TNO experts Stan van Nieuwamerongen, Peter Hoefsloot will repeat these measurements at different growth stages of the plants to monitor the impact on radio signal strength until the tomatoes are fully grown. The equipment scans frequencies from 700 MHz to 6 GHz, which includes typical 5G frequencies. A transmitting antenna has been installed in a fixed location at 3 meters height in the corner of the greenhouse (see the first photo). The receiving antenna (see the second photo) is moved to various locations throughout the greenhouse and placed at three different heights at each location to measure signal strength.   [Technical note: Measurements are performed using both horizontal and vertical polarizations.] 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 The 'Do IoT for greenhouse horticulture' project is a collaboration between the South Holland field labs Do IoT Fieldlab, RoboHouse, and Tomatoworld, which each have a proven track record of supporting SMEs in digital innovation. These field labs are structurally embedded within the regional ecosystem. The organizations behind these field labs and their stakeholders recognize the opportunities that collaboration offers to further innovate regional horticultural companies. The 'Do IoT for greenhouse horticulture' project gives concrete form to this goal. The objective of 'Do IoT for greenhouse horticulture' is to accelerate digital innovation in the horticultural sector by helping companies develop, test, and demonstrate innovative sensor systems, robots, and autonomous vehicles, which depend on high-quality mobile data connections. The project provides 5G testing and experimentation facilities where SMEs can test their digital innovations and assess their scalability from prototype to practice. Partners: TNO Tomatoworld RoboHouse MCS Benelux Do IoT Fieldlab Provincie Zuid-Holland Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag (MRDH) Gemeente Westland 5G is a project of RoboCrops, Robohouse, and Do IoT fieldlab, made possible with funding from MRDH, the Municipality of Westland, and the Innovatiefonds Hagelunie.