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The future of food production starts here
In Venlo, we always look ahead. We roll up our sleeves and get to work, and we innovate and improve every single day. This also applies to the ways we cultivate our food. From the first seeds to a finger-licking good meal. As experts in agrofood, we work hard in the present, but we think just as hard about the future. We experiment, learn, innovate, and prepare ourselves optimally for the future. Future farming: what does it look like? We figure that out in Venlo!
In Venlo, it works
Investing in the future of agrofood
Our expertise in the field of agrofood lies in the entire chain of agriculture and food production. We document, share, and improve everything we know. We invest in a climate where businesses, educational institutions, and the government can easily find, complement, and strengthen each other.
Knowledge institutions like Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo provide the space to conduct research, share knowledge, and roll out small-scale projects into impactful innovations. Innovations that make the agrofood sector sustainable, circular, and thus future-proof.
In Venlo, we have been successful farmers for centuries, and we want to keep it that way for the coming centuries.
Learn more about Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo
8 Venlo Examples of Future Farming
Modern farmers do much more than just take care of their animals or crops. A modern farmer is a data specialist, environmental expert, and technician all in one. The modern farmer stands with one foot in the barn, the greenhouse, or on the land, and with the other foot in the world of technological developments and climate change. Despite the rapidly changing farming life, one thing always remains certain: no matter how the world looks in 10, 100, or 1000 years, people must be able to eat healthily every day. How can we achieve that together? Get inspired by these 8 examples from Venlo.
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Weeding with AI
This start-up uses smart lasers and artificial intelligence in agricultural machinery to identify and eliminate weeds with high precision. This is an alternative to pesticides and therefore ensures cleaner, healthier crops. For more information, visit the LUXEED Robotics website.
2
Optimization of seed technology research
This young company is engaged in coating, priming, and characterizing seeds for agriculture and horticulture. For more information, visit the website of Innoveins Seed Solutions.
3
Sustainable crop protection using plasma
Entrepreneurs in the agro-food sector are always looking for methods to prevent and combat plant diseases, for example. More and more chemical agents are being banned, so the demand for sustainable crop protection is increasing. Cold Atmospheric Plasma can offer a solution and replace chemical agents. Blueplasma is researching the possibilities of crop protection through plasma. For more information, visit the website of Blueplasma.
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Organic medicinal mushrooms
Queendom of Magic, 'what's in a name'? This startup specializes in products made from organic medicinal mushrooms, known for health benefits such as boosting the immune system and enhancing certain cognitive functions. For more information, visit the website of Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
5
Your daily portion of fruits and vegetables in one drink
MiFood is developing an innovative way to harness the health benefits of fruits and vegetables by concentrating bioactive substances from these products into drinks and other products, such as bars and croutons. They produce a daily drink called Joycie, which contains 250 grams of fruits and vegetables, with the aim of boosting immunity and preventing diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Read more on the MiFood website.
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Research into consumer perception of food
This expertise center for consumer research and product optimization focuses on the consumer experience of food. It provides companies with access to knowledge, facilities for sensory research, insight into consumer preferences, and advice on food law. In this way, NovaBite helps accelerate the development and successful market introduction of healthier, more sustainable food products and concepts. For more information, visit the website of Brightlands NovaBite.
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Personalized dietary advice based on gut examination
This company specializes in microbiome analysis: research that maps the composition of microorganisms in the body. The results of the analyses are translated into personalized nutritional advice, tailored to specific complaints or life stages. Read more on the website of InnerBuddies.
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Mushroom meat substitutes
The start-up NoA Biosciences develops and produces flavorful, healthy, affordable, and highly sustainable protein food based on mushrooms and wood biomass. Read more on the website of Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
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