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Floriade Expo 2022 will come to an end on 9 October; what has this world horticultural exhibition brought us? In a closing online talk show ‘Flevoland schept op!’ on 5 October 2022, representatives of the Province of Flevoland, Aeres University of Applied Sciences, Topsector Agri & Food, and Pixelfarming Robotics look back at their participation. […]

‘Allow food to be your medicine, and medicine to be your food’. According to Hippocrates, 2,500 years ago this was a well-chosen strategy, as shown during the Vegetable Congress held on 8 September at Floriade Expo 2022. In recent years, more and more healthcare providers have begun to see the benefits of healthy – and […]

Collaboration may be more urgent than ever before, as it is in the protein transition as well, due to the geographical developments in 2022. On Friday, 2 September, various international parties took the lead in this regard during The Green Protein Challenge at Floriade Expo 2022. The day programme covered various aspects of the protein […]

By signing the Green Deal on Protein-rich Crops at Floriade Expo 2022 on 14 July, a next step has been taken towards a more sustainable future. In the presence of Henk Staghouwer, Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Fisheries, 56 chain partners signed this cooperation agreement. The partners went public under the name ‘Bean Deal’. The […]

Yellowtail kingfish, samphire and mussels: just a few typical products from Zeeland that were served on Tuesday afternoon July 5th 2022 at The Protein Showcase of Floriade Expo 2022. Because the food sector of Zeeland, united in the FoodDelta Zeeland network, has to offer marine proteins in addition to vegetable proteins. Of sea and land, […]

“The field bean is a wonderful crop”, says farmer Dick Grijsen, who is working together with five regional growers and a number of chain partners to put the FlevoVeldboon bean on the protein map. “You fall in love with it when you see it bloom, with all those buzzing insects.” With its own plot at […]

How great would it be if in 2030 the consumption of foodstuffs of local origin had a 25% market share? If it were up to a large cooperative in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, it would be possible. On 8 June, at Floriade Expo 2022, the almost 50 affiliated partners laid new lines for a robust, […]

Building bridges in a sustainable way… how does one proceed? By takingdoing a tour of the four ‘new’ buildings at Floriade Expo 2022, followed by a talk show with sturdy beams and creative connections, a future-proof foundation was laid on 9 May. This first event was the kick-off of the Bridge Campus programming ‘Building Bridges: […]

What will food look like in the future? The Protein Showcase invites you to find out at Floriade Expo 2022. On May 10, the 1,800 m2 experience field was opened, where various high-protein crops bloom. A true voyage of discovery in the world of protein, where all the senses are stimulated. ‘The Protein Showcase’ is […]

A special bridge was opened at the Floriade on Friday, April 22nd. This fifteen-metre long connection is mainly made of flax, an almost forgotten crop with sustainable properties. The Smart Circular Bridge is also used to collect data for various potential structures. Biocomposites offer a great opportunity for the construction industry. The materials have enormous […]