Tomatoworld

29/01/2026

𝗕𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Op woensdag 25 februari en donderdag 26 februari 2026, van 13:00 tot 21:00 uur staan wij samen met onze partners Dutch Plantin 🌴en Novarbo Oy.

Ontdek in onze stand hoe wij in het fieldlab werken aan data-gedreven teelt en hoe onze partners hun oplossingen voor duurzame teelt en substraten in de praktijk toepassen.

👉 Swipe om erachter te komen waar onze andere partners te vinden zijn!

28/01/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Last week, we kicked off 2026 with a team building day that was both fun and productive. We started with a team session at Tomatoworld to discuss our goals for 2026, then we had to get to work by joining forces to escape from an exciting escape room at Westcapeland.

All that enthusiastic teamwork naturally worked up an appetite, so we ended the evening with a delicious and enjoyable dinner. It was great to connect with each other as a team in a different way than at work.

22/01/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲- 𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗶𝗱?

De productiewaarde van groenten en fruit uit Nederlandse bodem kwam uit op € 5,0 miljard (+2%), terwijl de export steeg naar € 17,8 miljard (+12%). Ook de consumptie in Nederland nam toe met 2%, vooral in fruit. Dit betekent dat de Nederlandse groente- en fruitketen 2025 opnieuw duidelijke groei liet zien.

Deze cijfers onderstrepen het belang van een slimme, efficiënte en weerbare keten. Bij Tomatoworld werken telers, technologiebedrijven en kennispartners samen aan data-gedreven autonome teelt en robotica. Oplossingen die bijdragen aan jaarronde beschikbaarheid van gezond voedsel, met minder inzet van water, energie en arbeid.

👉 Ontdek hoe innovatie in de kas bijdraagt aan de toekomst van groenten en fruit. Bezoek ons fieldlab.

Bron; https://groentenfruithuis.nl/nieuws/groei-nederlandse-handel-groente-en-fruit-zet-door-in-2025-consument-eet-weer-iets-meer

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?

The production value of fruit and vegetables grown on Dutch soil amounted to €5.0 billion (+2%), while exports rose to €17.8 billion (+12%). Consumption in the Netherlands also increased by 2%, particularly in fruit. This means that the Dutch fruit and vegetable chain once again showed clear growth in 2025.

These figures underline the importance of a smart, efficient, and resilient chain. At Tomatoworld, growers, technology companies, and knowledge partners work together on data-driven autonomous cultivation and robotics. Solutions that contribute to year-round availability of healthy food, with less use of water, energy, and labor.

👉 Discover how innovation in the greenhouse contributes to the future of fruit and vegetables. Visit our field lab.

Source: https://groentenfruithuis.nl/nieuws/groei-nederlandse-handel-groente-en-fruit-zet-door-in-2025-consument-eet-weer-iets-meer

21/01/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

Last week, we welcomed 40 honors students from Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University Rotterdam) to Tomatoworld for the Westland Challenge.
Working in teams, they tackled current ecosystem and innovation issues in greenhouse horticulture, and they will conclude the challenge next week with presentations at World Horti Center.

It was great fun to have the students visit us and experience their fresh perspective and energy in the greenhouse and field lab.

15/01/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮

This quote from a visitor highlights a recognizable point of attention that was discussed during the NXTGEN Hightech Demo Day Data and Infrastructure at Tomatoworld.

Between demonstrations of technologies such as the Data Lab, the Digital Twin, and various data applications, conversations arose about how data can be used carefully and effectively within collaborations.

It shows that utilizing data in greenhouse horticulture requires not only technology, but also clear agreements and mutual understanding. In this way, data is gradually converted into insights that add real value in practice.

👉 Want to know more about how we approach this in the field lab? Visit Tomatoworld.



Tomatoworld's field lab is made possible in part by RoboCrops, powered by a contribution from the National Growth Fund program Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech Hightech

14/01/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁

The tomato plant develops step by step: from seed and young plant to flowering, fruit set and ripening. Each phase has its own requirements for climate, water, energy and crop care. Getting these conditions right is essential for stable production, quality and taste.

At Tomatoworld, we focus on the practical side of this process. In our fieldlab, growers, students and partners see how insights from data and growing experience support better decisions throughout the tomato life cycle.

👉 Discover the tomato life cycle in practice at Tomatoworld.

13/01/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 | 𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. 𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.

Together with Greenwear, we are taking another practical step towards more sustainable operations in the horticultural sector.

At Tomatoworld, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Since recently, we have started using Greenwear’s reusable hairnets in our greenhouse. These hairnets are washable and can be reused up to 500 times, just like their sustainable coveralls.

By replacing thousands of single-use hairnets with a durable alternative, we reduce waste and lower operational costs, without compromising on hygiene or safety. A relatively small adjustment, with clear impact for daily practice, the environment, and the future of horticulture.

08/01/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆? 🍅

The simple answer is…

𝗬𝗲𝘀!

Just like fresh tomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes contribute to the recommended 250 grams of vegetables per day.

𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙥:
Leftovers? Store chopped tomatoes in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Freezing is also possible; they keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

What are you gonna use them for?
A comforting soup, or do you prefer a Mediterranean shakshuka?

07/01/2026

𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 | 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬

At Tomatoworld, we also offer guided tours for children. In our field lab, students discover in a playful way how tomatoes grow in a high-tech greenhouse, how technology helps with sustainable cultivation, and why healthy eating is important.

From bumblebees in the greenhouse to tasting different tomato varieties: learning by seeing, doing, and experiencing. The tour ties in with the curriculum and can be tailored to themes such as climate, energy, water, and food.

👉 There are different programs for primary education, secondary education, and vocational/higher professional/university education, each tailored to the level, learning objectives, and lesson theme of the group. Are you interested in a children's tour? Please contact reservering@tomatoworld.nl.

06/01/2026

05/01/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 | 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐈𝐕𝐎 𝟕.𝟎.

With this new release, you take another strong step in the further development of data-driven and autonomous growing.
Great to see how innovation and practical application come together in this update.

Hoogendoorn Growth Management

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24/12/2025

𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝! 🎄 ❤️

Together with our partners, growers, education and innovators, we work every day on the future of greenhouse horticulture. In the year ahead, we continue to connect technology, data and practice in our fieldlab for autonomous cultivation and robotics.

Thank you for the trust and collaboration in 2025. We look forward to new tests, insights and lots of visits in 2026.

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