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British Tomato Conference 2024

With approximately 250 people, the conference was well visited.
With approximately 250 people, the conference was well visited.
Agrolux, represented by Joram Wijnaendts van Resandt, and Light Science Technologies, represented by Craig Price. The partnership was announced a couple of months ago and works well for both.
Agrolux, represented by Joram Wijnaendts van Resandt, and Light Science Technologies, represented by Craig Price. The partnership was announced a couple of months ago and works well for both.
Chris, Kieran, and Alex Durnford, Red Roofs Nursery and Marcel van Kester, Axia Vegetable Seeds
Chris, Kieran, and Alex Durnford, Red Roofs Nursery and Marcel van Kester, Axia Vegetable Seeds
Mike Bond, Jolene Toorie, and Vicky Moors with SaveMoneyCutCarbon, helping companies to be more sustainable (and save money)
Mike Bond, Jolene Toorie, and Vicky Moors with SaveMoneyCutCarbon, helping companies to be more sustainable (and save money)
Oliver Baker and Stephen Jelley with Concert Bio, using data science to identify and provide beneficial microbes to hydroponic growers 
Oliver Baker and Stephen Jelley with Concert Bio, using data science to identify and provide beneficial microbes to hydroponic growers 
Steve Ward and Phil Crocker with Ebtech
Steve Ward and Phil Crocker with Ebtech
Andrew Hudson and Junior Olivier, Cocogreen
Andrew Hudson and Junior Olivier, Cocogreen
Food Autonomy: Keith Thomas and Malcom Yare
Food Autonomy: Keith Thomas and Malcom Yare
Patrick Hearte and Matt Ware, CambridgeHok
Patrick Hearte and Matt Ware, CambridgeHok
Nick Arnst, La Serra (middle), visits Mark Rowland and Nick Field, CMW Horticulture
Nick Arnst, La Serra (middle), visits Mark Rowland and Nick Field, CMW Horticulture
Sam Johnson, Dave Sauntson and Gabrielle Butt with Coveris, showing packaging solutions
Sam Johnson, Dave Sauntson and Gabrielle Butt with Coveris, showing packaging solutions
Tom Ovenden, NFU Energy
Tom Ovenden, NFU Energy
Martin van Zeijl and Coen Scheffers, Bom Group
Martin van Zeijl and Coen Scheffers, Bom Group
Joost van Rooij, Heliospectra
Joost van Rooij, Heliospectra
Tomer Koren, Pelemix
Tomer Koren, Pelemix
Christian Eidan and Jens Ehlers, Menno Chemie

Christian Eidan and Jens Ehlers, Menno Chemie

Jeffrey van der Sande and Andre van Dam, Certhon
Jeffrey van der Sande and Andre van Dam, Certhon
Thomas Hoeterinckx, Octiva, showing several applications of their modular system
Thomas Hoeterinckx, Octiva, showing several applications of their modular system
Roam Technology: Nigel Bennet, Paul Walsh and Ivan Casteels
Roam Technology: Nigel Bennet, Paul Walsh and Ivan Casteels
Botanicoir is one of the main sponsors of the event. In the photo Aoife Roberts and Li Yee Chua
Botanicoir is one of the main sponsors of the event. In the photo Aoife Roberts and Li Yee Chua
Team Hutchingsons: Darren Tongue, Mark Orton and Darren Layton, with Tomer Koren (Pelemix) second from left

Team Hutchingsons: Darren Tongue, Mark Orton and Darren Layton, with Tomer Koren (Pelemix) second from left

Alex van Os with Grodan and Constantin Dorohoi
Alex van Os with Grodan and Constantin Dorohoi
Emma White and Emma Brown, FareShare
Emma White and Emma Brown, FareShare
David Summerfield, Bridge Greenhouses, and Jeffrey van de Sande, Certhon
David Summerfield, Bridge Greenhouses, and Jeffrey van de Sande, Certhon
Mark Dziuba and Kenny Graham, Nippon Gases, talked about CO2 enrichment
Mark Dziuba and Kenny Graham, Nippon Gases, talked about CO2 enrichment
John Swain, Green House Growers and Roly Holt, R&L Holt
John Swain, Green House Growers and Roly Holt, R&L Holt
Leon Strik and Bart Bakker, Svensson
Leon Strik and Bart Bakker, Svensson
LEAP AI
LEAP AI
Amy Metcalfe and Khaled Osman, My Energy Consultants.
Amy Metcalfe and Khaled Osman, My Energy Consultants.
David Jahn, and Xavier Barraud, Brillopak
David Jahn, and Xavier Barraud, Brillopak
Gemma Bates and Dave Faragher with Pro-Force
Gemma Bates and Dave Faragher with Pro-Force
Grant Williams and Steve Williams, Aromany
Grant Williams and Steve Williams, Aromany
Kathryn Smethurst, Priva, visited by Blue Radix’ Jan Hanemaaijer
Kathryn Smethurst, Priva, visited by Blue Radix’ Jan Hanemaaijer
Ron van der Arend, Tebarex, talks to a visitor
Ron van der Arend, Tebarex, talks to a visitor
Paul Tate, Fargro, tells about the various biocontrol solutions and how growers can use them
Paul Tate, Fargro, tells about the various biocontrol solutions and how growers can use them
Kelly Northcroft, Jayne Copeland and Joe Beard, Rijk Zwaan
Kelly Northcroft, Jayne Copeland and Joe Beard, Rijk Zwaan
Jill Kooijman, Enza Zaden
Jill Kooijman, Enza Zaden
Guy Johnson and Caroline Reid with Bioline AgroSciences
Guy Johnson and Caroline Reid with Bioline AgroSciences
Nathalie Key and Sharon Collonway – the power behind the conference
Nathalie Key and Sharon Collonway – the power behind the conference
Andrew Storey and Jim Pryor with Royal Brinkman
Andrew Storey and Jim Pryor with Royal Brinkman
Steve Flanagan, Dejex / QRS, active in shading and cleaning greenhouses with drones
Steve Flanagan, Dejex / QRS, active in shading and cleaning greenhouses with drones
Jonathan Scurlock and Phil Pearson
Jonathan Scurlock and Phil Pearson
Rob James, Thanet Earth, visits Marie van der Coille and Eric Barneron, Gautier Semences
Rob James, Thanet Earth, visits Marie van der Coille and Eric Barneron, Gautier Semences
Team Biobest: Dirk Aerts, Zara Snow, Mark Wilde, Niall Conboy and Mark Jones
Team Biobest: Dirk Aerts, Zara Snow, Mark Wilde, Niall Conboy and Mark Jones
Thorben Looije, Valto, visits Stuart Renders and David MacDonald, Koppert
Thorben Looije, Valto, visits Stuart Renders and David MacDonald, Koppert
Marcel van Kester, Axia with Jan Hanemaaijer, Blue Radix
Marcel van Kester, Axia with Jan Hanemaaijer, Blue Radix
Ginés Martinez and Julia Parry, Harmoniz
Ginés Martinez and Julia Parry, Harmoniz
Erik Jansen and Dennis van Dijk, Philips
Erik Jansen and Dennis van Dijk, Philips
Simon Conway opened the conference and presented the day
Simon Conway opened the conference and presented the day
Martijn Eggink with Rijk Zwaan was the first speaker in the full conference hall, talking on how the company prepares for the future and helps growers do too
Martijn Eggink with Rijk Zwaan was the first speaker in the full conference hall, talking on how the company prepares for the future and helps growers do too
Adrian Fox with Fera Science updated the audience on the ToBRFV status and where to go next.
Adrian Fox with Fera Science updated the audience on the ToBRFV status and where to go next.
Laura Fry with Kantar gave a market update and showed the market opportunities for British tomatoes.
Laura Fry with Kantar gave a market update and showed the market opportunities for British tomatoes.
According to the Kantar statistics, tomato performance is actually at its best currently.
According to the Kantar statistics, tomato performance is actually at its best currently.
Up next was Abigail Lawson with Jack & Grace Communication, providing information on the results from the Tomato Fortnight.
Up next was Abigail Lawson with Jack & Grace Communication, providing information on the results from the Tomato Fortnight.
Lee Hyde with Save Money Cut Carbon gave several examples on how to reduce the carbon usage in the horticultural industry
Lee Hyde with Save Money Cut Carbon gave several examples on how to reduce the carbon usage in the horticultural industry
Jonathan Scurlock, NFU, talked about decarbonizing energy
Jonathan Scurlock, NFU, talked about decarbonizing energy
Jeremey Kerswell with Plumpton College gave examples on how employers can collaborate with schools to ensure students find their way to horticulture
Jeremey Kerswell with Plumpton College gave examples on how employers can collaborate with schools to ensure students find their way to horticulture
Jeremey Kerswell with Plumpton College gave examples on how employers can collaborate with schools to ensure students find their way to horticulture
Jeremey Kerswell with Plumpton College gave examples on how employers can collaborate with schools to ensure students find their way to horticulture
Clare Mike talked about the LEAF Standards and how growers can benefit of growing up to these standards.
Clare Mike talked about the LEAF Standards and how growers can benefit of growing up to these standards.
Martin Emmett, NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board chair, warned the industry to ensure the new politicians know the challenges and importance of horticulture
Martin Emmett, NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board chair, warned the industry to ensure the new politicians know the challenges and importance of horticulture
Andy Hipwell, HSBC, said the bank is looking to expand their presence in the agricultural industry
Andy Hipwell, HSBC, said the bank is looking to expand their presence in the agricultural industry
Simon Conway opened the conference and presented the day
Simon Conway opened the conference and presented the day
The afternoon speakers all joined in for a panel
The afternoon speakers all joined in for a panel
The evening showed a slightly different sight than the day, with the visitors upgraded to their evening gowns
The evening showed a slightly different sight than the day, with the visitors upgraded to their evening gowns
Dinner time!
Dinner time!
But not before Nat is thanked for her work for the conference
But not before Nat is thanked for her work for the conference
Prior to dinner, it was time for some dance moves that were filmed to improve the reputation of the British Tomato Industry on TikTok
Prior to dinner, it was time for some dance moves that were filmed to improve the reputation of the British Tomato Industry on TikTok
Nah just kididng. With the game Head or Tails, money was raised for the Royal agricultural benevolent institution (RABI), providing expert mental health and wellbeing support
Nah just kididng. With the game Head or Tails, money was raised for the Royal agricultural benevolent institution (RABI), providing expert mental health and wellbeing support
The evening was concluded by a speech of David Hughes, informing the public on the global food industry developments that are and will affect their businesses and industry 
The evening was concluded by a speech of David Hughes, informing the public on the global food industry developments that are and will affect their businesses and industry