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18 June 2022
“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 […]
14 June 2022
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, […]
13 May 2022
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: […]
13 May 2022
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 […]
28 April 2022
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 […]
22 April 2022
By handing over two Laburnocytisus trees, on 20 April 2022, the province of Limburg en the municipality of Venlo quite literally passed on the baton to the organisation of Floriade Expo 2022. The previous Floriade was in Venlo in 2012. Diversity and growth opportunities A delegation of the municipalities in North Limburg, Province of Limburg, […]
21 April 2022
Meet Flevoland food entrepreneurs. The passion and enthusiasm of them are key in the YouTubeseries Future of Food. This time: Plantage Nieuwland. They combine different crops like nuts and vegetables and even beekeeping to encourage greater biodiversity. Meet more of the food entrepreneurs in the series Future of Food.
14 April 2022
After 10 years of preparation, the time has come: on Wednesday the 13th of April, King Willem Alexander opened Floriade Expo 2022. At 2 p.m. he arrived at the conference pavilion and was welcomed by our King’s Commissioner Leen Verbeek and the Mayor of Almere Ank Bijleveld. After a plenary program, the King visited Floriade […]
18 March 2022
Meet Flevoland food entrepreneurs. The passion and enthusiasm of them are key in the YouTube series. This time: BioRomeo. Krispijn van den Dries talks passionately about his company, which has been organic for 30 years. He would not want it any other way. Look for more portraits: Future of Food.
18 March 2022
Meet Flevoland food entrepreneurs in the portrait series Future of Food. This time: Fruithal Smits. In their own farm shop, Fruithal Smits sells its products directly to the consumer. Look for more portraits on Future of Food.