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Yet another nomination - Future Proof Technologies 🎉🌱 More excited news to share right before christmas! We're thrilled to share that our contributor, Valto biocontrol has been nominated for the Horticulture Entrepreneurship Award in the theme price 'Future Proof Technologies'. It’s incredible to see such impactful innovation within our network! Valto is making a significant impact in the world of biological crop protection, addressing the increasing challenges of disease pressures and viruses. One such threat is the Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV), a highly contagious and adaptable virus affecting high-tech tomato production, where it damages fruits and the plant itself. After years of dedicated research, Valta has developed a natural crop protection solution to combat this virus—with success! Their innovation is a vital step forward in safeguarding our crops and promoting sustainable food production. 💡🍅 Congratulations to team Valto biocontrol on this well-deserved recognition! #biological #crop #protection #tomatoes #hightech #horticulture #innovation #futureproof #eatmoreveggies

🎄✨The holidays are a time to indulge, but did you know that millions of kilos of food go to waste worldwide every Christmas? You could opt for just a liquid dinner—cheers to that! 🍸 But with a little mindfulness, we can all celebrate more sustainably, without giving up the joy of the season. Here are some tips for a merrier, more sustainable Christmas dinner: 🌱 Rethink the menu: Highlight plant-based dishes with seasonal veggies like parsnips, red cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. A nut roast or veggie lasagna is a delicious, planet-friendly alternative. 🍽️ Plan your portions: Avoid overbuying by calculating how much you’ll need. Turn leftovers into tasty dishes like curries, soups, or casseroles. 🛒 Shop consciously: Support local growers and opt for loose veggies over pre-packaged ones to cut down on plastic waste. ❄️ Freeze wisely: Extend the life of ingredients and dishes by freezing them. This season, let’s toast to good food, great company, and a little extra love for the planet! 💚✨ #SustainableChristmas #LessWasteMoreTaste #FutureofFood #MindfulFood #MindfulChristmas #SustainableFood #EatThis

🌱🏆Our contributor Plantenkwekerij Gitzels B.V. nominated for Dutch Horticulture Award 🌱🏆 We’re very proud to share that our contributor Plantenkwekerij Gitzels has been nominated for the prestigious Dutch Horticulture Entrepreneurship Award! 🏆 With over 160 million (!) young brassica plants delivered annually to Dutch growers, Gitzels plays an important role for healthy vegetable production in the Netherlands. But that’s not all - Gitzels plays a key role for globally renowned seed breeding companies in the Seed Valley, offering specialized breeding services that help shape the future of food. ✨ The nomination highlights Gitzels’ impressive efforts in sustainability and innovation: 🌍🔥 Investing in all kinds of sustainability initiatives, such as greenhouse heating powered by geothermal energy. 🚀 Innovating with drones , micro-nutrient sensors, high-tech climate research cells and biological fertilizers and crop protection. This is the kind of leadership that pushes horticulture—and our food systems—toward a smarter, more sustainable future. Congratulations to the Gitzels team and let's hope that we can celebrate the win in a couple of months! 👏 #horticulture #innovation #awards #futureoffood #healthyveggies #foodproduction Mike Gitzels Plantenkwekerij Gitzels B.V. Tuinbouw Ondernemersprijs

💫 Before we take a bite out of 2025, let's savor the highlights of a dynamic and inspiring 2024. This year, we deepened connections, drove innovation, and celebrated the transformative power of horticulture. Here’s what we accomplished: 🌿 Partnering with Caring Doctors We advanced plant-based nutrition in healthcare through residencies, events, and initiatives like the Caring Dinners and a podcast at Hortibiz News & Media, laying the groundwork for sustainable food systems in Dutch hospitals. 📸 Showcasing "Food for Thought" Our collaboration with Kadir Van Lohuizen brought the vital role of horticulture in global food systems to life through exhibitions, debates, and international media, reaching millions and sparking meaningful dialogue. 🌱 Driving Innovation with Hungry EcoCities This EU-funded program by STARTS connects entrepreneurs, artists, and horticulture leaders to envision solutions for sustainable urban food systems, with events that placed horticulture at the forefront of urban sustainability discussions. 🫶 Fostering Collaboration through Unconferences From amplifying network synergies in February to exploring horticulture’s role in healthcare in November, these gatherings cultivated impactful connections across sectors. 🤝 Building New Partnerships We joined forces with organizations like the World Horti Center, Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Nederland, and WUR Student Challenges to amplify horticulture’s role in health and sustainability. 🎨 Inspiring Residencies We hosted residencies that bridged horticulture with art, health, and innovation, creating podcasts, exhibitions, and new perspectives. Upcoming residencies in 2025 will continue this creative momentum. Looking ahead, 2025 promises more exciting collaborations, from new residencies to the unveiling of Hungry EcoCities prototypes at GreenTech and plant-based healthcare programs at the World Horti Center Health Square. Thank you for joining us in 2024. Together, let’s keep shaping a thriving #futureoffood! Stijn Baan, Atoesa Farokhi, Stephan Petermann, Peter Maes, Ed Smit, Peter van der Sar & Renée Snijders Want to read more? -> https://lnkd.in/eVzjSAaw

Living Life on the Veg: 🫛 Resilience Food Stories beautifully tells the inspiring journey of Guy Singh Watson, a twice-crowned BBC Farmer of the Year. Guy turned his farm, Riverford Organic Farmers, into a powerhouse delivering 50,000 veg boxes weekly to homes across the UK. Last year, Riverford reached a turnover of £100 million. Guy’s approach to farming and business is deeply ethical and authentic. In 2018, he sold 74% of Riverford to his employees at a fraction of its market value, and by 2023, the farm became 100% employee-owned. His vision? A kinder, fairer way to connect food, farming, and people 🌾💚 ✨ For the full story and video, head over to https://lnkd.in/eHP4iP4a #resiliencefoodstories #futureoffood #howtofeedtheworld #futureoffarming #farmerofthefuture #howtofeedtheworld2050 #eatthis #sustainablefoodsystems 

🍅🌱 Every year, two billion kilos of food are wasted in the Netherlands alone. Food Fellows turns “misfit” veggies into delicious and healthy products, like tomato and bell pepper bases perfect for soups, sauces, and more. By rescuing fresh veggies that don’t meet retail standards, Food Fellows fights food waste, supports sustainability, and ensures nothing good goes to waste. Awesome! Let’s feed the world, sustainably. 🌟 Food Fellows is an initiative by @HarvestHouse.nl, a key contributor to our network and one of the largest grower cooperatives. #FutureOfFood #HowToFeedTheWorld #HowToFeedTheWorld2050 #Misfits #FoodFellows # #LessWaste #MoreTaste #HarvestHouse #FoodForThought #SustainableFoodSystems

Last Friday the Eatthis. Unconference (the last one of this year!) concentrated on taking the cooperation with Caring Doctors one step further. Following their In Residency program in August, it was now time to brainstorm on how to implement the planetary health diet in hospitals. The horticultural sector’s output, fresh vegetables, is exactly what is needed to battle against diabetes, obesity and cancer. In short, eat more vegetables. The Caring Doctors go for the EAT Lancet diet, a science based diet that concentrates on eating more vegetables (80%) and less animal products (20%). During our meeting a positive vibe was felt and all participants were very much willing to not only talk about solving problems, but also came up with useful ideas. Producers of fresh, healthy vegetables deserve to be more visible when working together with doctors to solve the pressing issues our health care system (and not only in the Netherlands, but worldwide) has to deal with. Stay tuned for more follow up and activities in the coming weeks and months!  Cathy van Beek Peter Maes Rob Baan Stijn Baan 🌱 Ruud Paauwe Fred van Heyningen 🔹Tim de Zeeuw Puck van Holsteijn Atoesa Farokhi Stephan Petermann Peter van der Sar Renee Snijders Michiel van der Spek Mattijs Bodegom Ton van Dalen Bart Sosef Aart Van den Bos Natasja van der Lely Angelique de Wit Wendy Scholtes-Bos Hanno Pijl Patrick Deckers Rutger Quispel Anneke Kwee Jacob (Jaap) C Seidell Hans Peters William Gitzels Sander van Kampen Henk Van Dongen Wim Groot Koerkamp Hanneke Van Nistelrooij Tycho Malmberg Sterre van de Ven Michel Wouda Elma Brandsma Bas Siers Henri Oosthoek

Until December 10, inspiring films about food, sustainability, and the challenges facing our food systems are screening in cities across Belgium and the Netherlands. These powerful stories shed light on the issues while offering hope and solutions. ✨ Highlights include: 🎬 The Pickers – The untold story of exploited farmworkers—and a vision for fairer practices. 🎬 The Seeds of Vandana Shiva – Meet the activist fighting for biodiversity and against corporate control of seeds. 🎬 Onder het Maaiveld – A journey beneath the soil, revealing the unseen ecosystem that sustains life above. Catch these films to see how food, health, and sustainability are intertwined. Let’s reshape the future of food—one hopeful story at a time. 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! Visit the festival near you and discover how we can all contribute to a healthier, more sustainable food future. https://lnkd.in/e6_hqnyv #FoodFilmFest #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #HorticultureAndHealth #EatThisSeeThis #EatThis #FoodandFilm #HowToFeedTheWorld #SustainableFoodSystems

🌱 Unconference: Horticulture & Health 🌱 On November 29, our growing network of contributors will gather for an inspiring Unconference on Horticulture and Health. Together with Caring Doctors, we’ll explore how plant-based food and horticultural innovations can transform preventive healthcare and contribute to a healthier society. This event reflects our shared ambition to make the connection between horticulture and health visible and tangible—from supporting the shift to plant-based hospital meals (80-20 diet) to showcasing how horticulture can drive well-being. #Unconference #HorticultureAndHealth #PlantBased #CaringDoctors #FutureOfFood #PreventiveHealthcare #HowToFeedTheWorld #HowToFeedTheWorld2050 #PowerOfHorticulture #eatlancet

🌍🚀 Innovating food for Earth, Mars and Moon. The ReThink Food Challenge by WUR Student Challenges is officially underway! This unique student competition focuses on creating innovative, circular, and sustainable solutions to grow food on Earth—drawing inspiration from space farming research. With topics like indoor farming and alternative proteins, interdisciplinary teams will design business ideas that tackle real-world challenges in food production. Kicking off on January 14, this challenge brings together some of the brightest minds to rethink the future of food. 🌱 At EatThis., we’re proud to support this mission as a media partner and can’t wait to see the inspiring ideas these teams come up with. Stay tuned for updates! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emNspr_Y #ReThinkFoodChallenge #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #Innovation #foodforthought #foodforfuture #howtofeedtheworld #howtofeedtheworld2050