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DAY 1 | The US trip has begun and the first connections are already being made
For tech companies
Sun, machines and modular farming in Oregon On day 1 of the Orchard of the Future US journey, on July 7, everything this mission stands for was immediately brought to…
Four new members join the Advisory Board of OotF
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The Advisory Board of Orchard of the Future welcomes four new members. With their backgrounds in policy, practice, technology and research, they contribute to the shared ambition to strengthen international…
Aurea on growing through precision and partnerships
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In the spotlight In this interview, Aurea shares how their technology helps fruit growers manage at tree level, why the international fruit sector holds such strong potential, and how being…
US and Dutch collaboration in fruit tech innovation
For research institutes
Under the OotF umbrella, American and Dutch partners are working closely together to drive technological innovation in fruit cultivation. From precision spraying and disease detection to automation and nutrient efficiency,…
Join Orchard of the Future for a US trip tailored to tech companies
For tech companies
An international exploration full of business potential From 7 to 11 July 2025, Orchard of the Future is organising an inspiring trip to the United States. This journey is aimed…
RECAP | Final results of The Next Fruit 4.0 presented
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Randwijk, March 19, 2025 Technological innovations for sustainable and efficient fruit cultivation The final results of The Next Fruit 4.0 project were presented at the Fruit Research Center (FRC) in…
RECAP | Fruit Logistica 2025
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Where innovation meets application From 5 to 7 February, Berlin was the place to be for the global fruit sector. Orchard of the Future was there to join forces with…
Dutch Delegation Summer Tour in WA State
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International Cooperation and Innovation in the Fruit Sector In July, the “Orchard of the Future” program visited Washington State, with a Dutch delegation of fruit growers, cultivation advisors, technology companies…
Video link: NL and WA meet-up at the Global Produce and Floral Show
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At the Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando (October 19-21, 2023), Ton van Arnhem, Agricultural Counselor at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington DC and Rianne Ham, International Marketing Manager…
The Orchard of the Future Program Leadership Team
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The Orchard of the Future collaboration is led by a team of 8 enthusiastic professionals from different organizations on both sides of the ocean: Ines Hanrahan, Joe Davidson, Julia Terlinchamp,...
