The family-owned Dutch business Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has pioneered a method for producing biobased building materials from plant residues This innovative approach has allowed the company to benefit from the MIA-Vamil tax incentive by investing in the necessary machinery Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has focused on maximizing the value of agricultural waste for 25 years Director Matthijs Dijkshoorn emphasizes their goal of reprocessing plant residues into useful materials instead of simply composting them Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has developed a proprietary production method to create natural building materials “We first extract the juice,” explains Dijkshoorn fiber-rich substance is then transformed into sheet material which can be used for shuttering foundations.” Dijkshoorn learned about the MIA-Vamil scheme through online research and conversations with other entrepreneurs. He successfully arranged the application process himself via a user-friendly online platform. “The RVO website is straightforward. You can quickly determine if your investment qualifies for tax benefits,” he notes. Dijkshoorn also finds the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) to be an accessible option. His company applied for this incentive in conjunction with the installation of 6,000 rooftop solar panels. “I believe in these tax schemes that promote sustainable, profitable businesses. When you invest in sustainability, you can deduct a portion of the investment from your profits. In the near future, I plan to invest in a battery pack, and I’d welcome the associated tax benefits,” he adds.  Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk’s innovative approach exemplifies how businesses can successfully integrate sustainability while leveraging available tax incentives. Please note: World Bio Market Insights is owned and operated by World Bio Markets Ltd. Logout Gateway to the world of smart farming Abemec is now the new importer for Farmdroid in the Netherlands, effective immediately. Abemec is taking over the import of Farmdroid robots from HAK Schoffeltechniek in Bleiswijk HAK Schoffeltechniek had been the importer of Farmdroid robots since 2019, handling sales and service of this sowing and weeding robot from its location in Bleiswijk, South Holland. Since 2020, LMB Vermeulen was also added to handle sales and service in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and a neighboring part of Belgian Flanders. As of December 2023, Abemec became a dealer for Farmdroid Abemec will immediately take over full sales and service from HAK for the whole of the Netherlands and part of Flanders will continue to be active in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and the adjacent part of Belgian Flanders With annual revenues exceeding €10 million in digital technology Abemec has gained a significant position in the robotics and autonomous systems market The partnership with Farmdroid provides opportunities for further development of this robot for Dutch customers “We are making a substantial investment in these types of autonomous robots and we are training a specialist team of salespeople and maintenance technicians for it.” Abemec launched Abemec Digital during the ATH trade fair in Biddinghuizen Abemec brings together all digital solutions in robotics and autonomous technology The Farmdroid FD20 is an electric-powered sowing and weeding robot for crops such as sugar beets Four large solar panels generate the necessary power A unique feature is that the sowing elements can rotate 180 degrees This allows the robot to begin weeding immediately after sowing The Farmdroid can precisely identify the location of each seed to weed accurately between rows and within rows Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated about all the need-to-know content in the agricultural sector Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Family business Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has developed a method to make 'bio-based' building materials from plant residues The investment in the necessary machinery provided tax benefits under the MIA-Vamil scheme The company arranged the application itself online with RVO Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk is active in agriculture "We know the game," says director Matthijs Dijkshoorn when it comes to recycling His company has been doing this for 25 years always with the aim of extracting as much value as possible from agricultural and horticultural waste streams but reprocessing plant residues like pepper chips into a raw material for building materials Own production methodTo make natural building materials (bio-based) Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has developed its own production method "We first squeeze out the juice," says Dijkshoorn Investing with tax advantageFor this innovation This machine separates the sap from the fibers Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk also invested in a unit to remove pollutants the company made use of the Environmental Investment Allowance (MIA) and Random Depreciation of Environmental Investments (Vamil) "It provided tax benefits," says Dijkshoorn "We could deduct a percentage of the investment amount from our operating profit." Easily arrange MIA/VamilDijkshoorn came across the MIA-Vamil scheme himself "I read a lot on the internet and regularly speak to other entrepreneurs That's how I stay informed." He arranged the application himself online You quickly see whether your investment is on the Environmental List." Energy Investment Allowance just as low-thresholdAccording to Dijkshoorn the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) is just as low-threshold His company applied for it for 6,000 rooftop solar panels "I support the premise of these tax schemes you are allowed to deduct a percentage of the investment amount from your profits I want to enable investment in a battery pack Source: RVO FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com Netherlands offers a comprehensive range of cold and ultra-cold services enabling global clinical trial innovation and biorepository storage solutions BLEISWIJK, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has opened a new clinical and commercial ultra-cold facility in the EU expanding its clinical trial network in Europe to help accelerate the development of advanced therapies The new current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) facility in Bleiswijk Netherlands provides pharma and biopharma customers tailored end-to-end support throughout the clinical supply chain for high-value therapies This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240602205471/en/ Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the opening of a new site in the Netherlands specializing in ambient to cryogenic storage and clinical QP release services (Photo: Business Wire) To meet increasing demand from cell and gene therapy clinical trials in Europe this state-of-the-art facility builds on the company’s market leadership and global CDMO capabilities in bioservices and specialty logistics services including biorepository solutions and critical material storage The facility enables customers to meet clinical trial requirements regardless of scale or phase by leveraging its highly skilled and talented local workforce to partner with new and emerging biotech and established pharmaceutical companies “The opening of this cutting-edge facility supporting the development of cell and gene therapies and other biologics coupled with our proven track record in managing valuable materials places us in an unmatched position to help our global clients develop innovative therapies,” said Molly Flick offers clinical and commercial packaging services for cell and gene therapy products from development to commercialization as well as end to end biorepository storage solutions and associated supply chain services Capabilities include 5,000-square-meters (54,000 square feet) of ambient to cryogenic storage distribution as well as clinical QP release services In support of Thermo Fisher’s commitment to sustainability and its global goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 the Bleiswijk site uses 15% solar power and operates completely gas-free provides sustainable heating and cooling with eco-friendly electric heat pumps and uses ultramodern heat recovery technology View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240602205471/en/ © 1985 - 2025 BioSpace.com. All rights reserved. Text description provided by the architects Atelier PRO designed the new head office for Anthura a global specialist in plant and seed breeding Primary goal was to create a contemporary environment where the company could work which expresses its core values and tells 'Anthura's story' © Eva BloemBefore the conversion, the façade of the display greenhouse was completely closed to the street; atelier PRO replaced it with a transparent glass screen, which makes the lab-like settings on the inside visible; these serve as a backdrop for the office building. The office has the same transparent, campus-like appearance, emphasising its relationship with the adjacent laboratories and greenhouses. Between the office and the greenhouses lies an enclosed garden designed by Oase Landscape and Urban Design Oase were responsible for the overall landscape concept and succeeded in translating the tropical indoor atmosphere to the outside world Anthura successfully demonstrates how a building can act as an identity carrier is also interesting from a wider point of view: greenhouse areas are neither urban nor agricultural but without any rules regarding building regulation; buildings often develop more or less ‘by themselves' atelier PRO wants to explore the typical features of these greenhouse areas and raise questions about the juxtaposition between urbanity and rurality - but also what the future holds for the Dutch landscape even in areas where things 'develop by themselves' it is still possible to actively define the environment You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Excitement is mounting in the greenhouses of Wageningen University & Research in Bleiswijk: five teams from across the globe have embarked on the next phase of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge The task is to cultivate dwarf tomatoes completely autonomously the teams worked hard on developing advanced algorithms they get to apply that knowledge practically in their greenhouse compartment in Bleiswijk the teams meticulously control temperature and CO2 to create the optimal growth conditions for the tomato plants All of this is done entirely automatically and as sustainably as possible The ultimate goal is to achieve the highest net profit sustainably Extra points can be earned by making the right decisions regarding biological pest control based on digital information from the greenhouse The team with the most points will be crowned the winner of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge 2024 autonomous greenhouses are expected to play an increasingly important role in future production Higher yields can be achieved with the use of fewer resources such as water and energy these innovations can make a significant difference automation in greenhouse cultivation can help reduce labor costs and address staff shortages Researcher and Challenge organizer Silke Hemming says that: "The techniques needed to enable autonomous cultivation on a larger scale already exist But there isn't always enough training data to build algorithms that are robust and scalable There's also the question of who is responsible if something goes wrong in a commercially run greenhouse Is it the grower or the person who built the algorithms?" The participants in the fourth Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge do not need to worry about answering that question The annual event plays an important role in fostering knowledge and innovation new ideas and revolutionary technologies are born The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge not only strengthens the Netherlands' position as a leader in agricultural innovation but also offers inspiration and practical insights for growers worldwide fully autonomous cultivation of dwarf tomatoes is not easy The teams must optimize all different cultivation factors and also consider the financial aspects "There are always many uncertainties in crop cultivation you also have to think about unexpected crop reactions and uncertainties in weather forecasts The teams' algorithms need to be able to cope with these and that's very complex Unexpected events such as sensor failures can also present additional challenges." the teams represent 10 different nationalities and a third of the participants are students Other participants are employees of companies and research institutions Korea University of Technology and Education Jingwa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Centre In addition to Wageningen University & Research this event is co-organized and sponsored by Tencent Pöppelmann and Vreugdenhil Breeding & Seeds Latin for “perpetual motion.” It’s a nod to the prolific and ever-evolving output from the design duo – separately Work from the past two decades was showcased in the expansive space that lies at the heart of their creative expression – a voluminous space that they had purpose-built entirely from wood this rug was inspired by the strange proportions seen within 19th-century dolls’ houses Kiki developed the technique herself to mimic a giant embroidery stitch and the giant rose is a nod to the archetypical image of 19th-century English doll house carpets This piece was part of Kiki’s graduate collection “We’re Living in a Doll’s House,” and marked the rehabilitation of 100% wool felt carpets into the Dutch design scene Kiki x Ikonic Toys: Kiki’s Dollhouse 23 years after developing the Carpet Special inspired by the proportions of a dolls’ house Kiki has designed the house they might furnish – a modern update to the traditional Victorian model and prototype for Ikonic was inspired by his knowledge and passion for abstract expressionist paintings Made using a spontaneous and expressive approach to cutting this gestural way of working lends itself to powerful shapes Designed in collaboration with Borre Akkersdijk, the co-founder of the Dutch textile innovation studio of clothing brand Byborre Raku Knit Fragments is a wall hanging inspired by the Japanese technique of raku in which ceramics are fired; removed from the kiln resulting in cracks in the glaze; and then submerged in smoke Kiki wanted to translate this ancient ceramic process into sensory textile pieces which emulate the spontaneity of raku in a softer medium also created in collaboration with Borre Akkersdijk expands on her extensive research into the 16th-century Japanese tradition and is inspired by the colors and textures of her own raku-fired ceramic collection The construction of a new exhibition space – an addition to the current workshop which had to be cleared for this show – inspired Joost to develop Beam Sketch – this new sculptural shelving unit Wooden beams are often marked with neon pink spray paint during the construction process – Joost applied the idea of “form follows construction” to create this bold collection Tinkered is a series of sculptural pieces that Joost has created to explore and embrace the dynamics of a world that is becoming more abstract and unpredictable by the day with “known social and political structures and systems giving way to spontaneous experiments and new archetypes.” Inspired by the soft lines of a bag of candy bag The idea came from childhood memories of visiting fairs in her hometown of Tegelen and Kiki began the conception of Soft Candy Bag with a carefully stitched textile giving it the playful appearance that is her trademark and patching different elements created a vibrant and colorful composition in the Collage Cushions for Weeef “As we expand this patchwork onto a larger canvas textured cushions that breathe life into the space,” says Kiki a fusion of diverse textiles that harmonize into a visual and tactile object.” Kiki & Joost x Singer Laren: The Line of Beauty and Grace When the Dutch museum Singer-Laren commissioned Kiki and Joost to create an outdoor bench for its new extension they reached for the 18th-century text The Analysis of Beauty by William Hogarth for inspiration he refers to a “serpentine” line – a wavy or winding line as opposed to one that is either straight or simply curved – as “the line of beauty” or “the line of grace.” “According to the theory S-shaped curved lines indicate liveliness and activity as opposed to straight lines parallel lines or right-angled intersecting lines death or inanimate objects,” say the designers is already known for a lively artist community so The Line of Beauty and Grace is a homage to the artistic frenzy of the area and its unique museum.” Kiki: Structuring Chaos \\\ Photo: Katie Treggiden Structuring Chaos is Kiki’s exploration of the tension between order and chaos and the tension between them – sailing knots that are held together with raku-fired ceramic elements “These ceramic elements symbolize anchoring ourselves in life and the ropes are meticulously crafted by hand – a process as time-consuming as it is meditative,” says Kiki “These colorful ropes act as conductors of harmony emerging from the friction – Structuring Chaos resonates with the human desire for control and order in an unpredictable world.” “Play is not mere playfulness; it possesses a high seriousness and deep significance,” Kiki turned to her 6-year-old son Ko for inspiration for her Ko Tinker Sculpture – hence its name Her aim was to capture the freedom children experience when they play without constraints allowing their minds – and hers – to wander into previously unexplored territories “This body of work celebrates the art of play and following one’s emotions to create freely,” she says characterized by a delightful flow.” Joost: Brassbars \\\ Photo: Katie Treggiden Exploring the creative potential of left-over brass components Joost tapped into a wellspring of inspiration that evolved into the Brassbars series of wall lamps “These lamps capture the reflections and treatments of this precious material,” he says “A slender strip of light enhances the overall aesthetics casting a gentle glow that accentuates the brass’s exquisite features making these lamps both a source of illumination and works of art.” Katie Treggiden is a purpose-driven journalist podcaster championing a circular approach to design – because Planet Earth needs better stories She is also the founder and director of Making Design Circular a program and membership community for designer-makers who want to join the circular economy With 20 years' experience in the creative industries she regularly contributes to publications such as The Guardian Crafts Magazine and Monocle24 – as well as being Editor at Large for Design Milk She is currently exploring the question ‘can craft save the world?’ through an emerging body of work that includes her fifth book Wasted: When Trash Becomes Treasure (Ludion FiiO'S sub-brand Snowsky has launched the Retro Nano user-friendly vinyl flattening machine that restores warped records to their original shape using precision heat technology Zaha Hadid Architects transforms public transit at the KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh with futuristic architecture Full of natural materials and respect for modern Swedish design the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA debuts 96 new pieces You’ll always hear it from Design Milk first Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent and we’re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers — like you Thermo Fisher Scientific opened a new site in the Netherlands specializing in ambient to cryogenic storage Thermo Fisher Scientific says it opened a new clinical and commercial ultra-cold GMP facility in Bleiswijk The facility provides pharma and biopharma customers tailored the facility builds on the company’s market leadership and global CDMO capabilities in bioservices and specialty logistics services She adds that the facility enables customers to meet clinical trial requirements regardless of scale or phase by leveraging its highly skilled and talented local workforce to partner with new and emerging biotech and established pharmaceutical companies “The opening of this facility supporting the development of cell and gene therapies and other biologics places us in an unmatched position to help our global clients develop innovative therapies,” continues Flick Capabilities include 5,000 m2 (54,000 ft2) of ambient to cryogenic storage Thermo has made a commitment to sustainability and its global goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 the Bleiswijk site uses 15% solar power and operates gas-free Copyright © 2025 Sage Publications or its affiliates including those for text and data mining and training of large language models Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Zalando ships first parcel from new Dutch fulfillment center Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle today shipped its first parcel to a customer in Nieuwegein from its new fulfillment center in Bleiswijk The logistics center will be operated by leading supply chain and e-commerce logistics provider Ingram Micro a town part of the municipality of Lansingerland will further improve Zalando’s convenience propositions and enable future growth for the Zalando platform the logistics site is the largest in Zalando’s European fulfillment network and brings Zalando’s relevant assortment even closer to customers in the Netherlands Customers in the Benelux markets will benefit from reduced average delivery times says: “We are excited to have started shipping to customers from our new Dutch fulfillment center Zalando’s distribution center near Rotterdam will allow us to extend next day delivery services and eventually introduce same-day delivery for customers in the Benelux markets I would like to thank all staff and supporting stakeholders especially Ingram Micro and the municipality of Lansingerland Kathy Arends, alderman for economics of the Lansingerland municipality, is pleased that Zalando has picked Bleiswijk as the site for its logistics center: “It illustrates the central importance of the A12 corridor in the Lansingerland municipality We are honored by an international company choosing to strengthen our economy with this distribution center.” says: “We are proud to operate Zalando’s newest and largest logistics site which builds on Ingram Micro’s global expertise of highly automated e-commerce fulfillment Our energetic team in the Netherlands expands this with local expertise and they will further lift the convenience proposition of Zalando to its customers.” For the construction of the fulfillment center Zalando has invested in sustainable solutions and installed solar panels on the roof of the building the site qualifies for the BREEAM “Very Good” sustainability certification the Rotterdam location will eventually have the highest level of automation within the Zalando fulfillment network such as goods-to-person shuttle technology The Dutch logistics center brings the total number of Zalando fulfillment centers to 13 including the logistics site in the Netherlands To enable future growth and serve customers with best-in-class convenience Zalando continues to expand its European logistics network: Construction work on new fulfillment centers in Germany Poland and France has started or will kick off soon The Rotterdam site has been developed as a joint venture of Intospace (former Somerset Capital Partners) and USAA Realco-Europe Zalando is Europe’s leading online multi-brand fashion destination We are building a pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce along two growth vectors: Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) high-quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to more than 50 million active customers across 25 markets and service capabilities to support brands and retailers in managing and scaling their entire e-commerce business Zalando aims to enable positive change in the fashion and lifestyle industry About Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services All Contacts ‘no screw no glue’ pendulum XL / 2009 by joost van bleiswijk the pendulum, once designed as a functional, but mostly ornamental object, has proven to be a grateful subject. the ‘no screw no glue’ pendulum XL contains approximately 300 hand polished, separate elements, and will be on show at jewels & joules | created in brainport eindhoven in via voghera 11, milano, during the milan salone del mobile 2009. ‘no screw no glue’ pendulum XL / 2009, detail,  by joost van bleiswijk happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. The goal is to find ways to reduce CO2 emissions and use of protection agents and fertilisers in greenhouses Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have built an emission-free demo-greenhouse for the cultivation of vegetables fruit and flowers in an effort to find ways to reduce CO2 emissions as well as the use of crop protection agents and artificial fertilisers to zero Plagues and diseases are tackled biologically and the energy-efficient greenhouse reuses water and nutrients as much as possible This leads to cleaner cultivation as well as improved yield Wageningen researchers are currently growing strawberries the houseplant anthurium and the flowers gerbera and freesia Especially freesia is a popular flower in bridal arrangements horticulturists visit to take a look and discuss our progress The demo-greenhouse offers us the opportunity to experiment in ways that are impossible in actual practice Through understanding what is required for emission-free cultivation we can help the horticultural sector advance,” says Frank Kempkes Dutch horticulturalists sorely need this help since the sector has agreed to be fully CO2-neutral by the year 2040 The CO2-emissions produced by the sector totalled 5.7 megatonnes in 2017 which they aim to reduce to 2.2 megatonnes of CO2 by 2030 Continue reading at the Wageningen University & Research website The leading authority for the Architecture & Design community Recharge in a Restored Spanish Farmhouse in Menorca Two DAE graduates, Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk, exemplify the city’s rich design culture. Partners in business and life, they work individually or jointly as Kiki & Joost The couple’s studio/workshop/showroom sprawls over 9,600 square feet in a former Philips laboratory an appropriate setting for the kind of research and experimentation their design involves “The building is filled with creative people and companies,” van Eijk reports “everything from DJs to fabricators.” Kiki & Joost even does some of its production on site The couple’s home—amid fields 20 minutes away—is also reclaimed: a dilapidated but landmarked 19th-century brick-and-timber barn we built a new house inside an old shell,” van Bleiswijk explains even the steel staircase—was done by us in our workshop.” two-story residence centers around a double-height living area with an enormous window wall overlooking the artfully unkempt back garden—van Eijk’s domain—and the countryside beyond The light and airy interiors are furnished with a who’s-who of contemporary Dutch design “It’s a combination of our own prototypes and pieces we’ve swapped with other designers and things we’ve found while traveling—really personal stuff,” van Bleiswijk says above all it has to be a comfortable house.” > See more from the Fall 2019 issue of Interior Design Homes will host an exclusive morning visit to showcase advancements in horticultural technology This special event promises to be an opportunity for attendees to witness the cherry tomato harvesting robot Certhon and DENSO recently introduced a fully automated robot for harvesting cherry tomatoes: Artemy During GreenTech Amsterdam from June 11 to 13 Artemy will be on display at the Certhon stand (05.235) Artemy represents a significant leap forward in horticultural automation It is capable of performing automatic lane changes and crate changes including nighttime and under LED lighting This level of efficiency and autonomy has the potential to revolutionize the industry and attendees will have the unique chance to see it in action at De Ruiter Experience Center Demonstration and experience tourDe Ruiter and Certhon are delighted to welcome visitors from the industry for an exclusive breakfast session and demonstration of Artemy at De Ruiter Experience Center Guests will visit the state-of-the-art glasshouse hundreds of tomato and cucumber varieties are grown and tested using the newest groundbreaking technologies that can enhance sustainable crop production and commercial growing conditions Location and programThe visit will take place at the De Ruiter Experience Center It features a live demonstration of Artemy for the growers present will guide attendees through the functions and benefits of Artemy The De Ruiter team will provide a tour in the glasshouse and the market where you will see and taste a large number of varieties and their latest innovations there will be ample networking opportunity Should you be interested in participating in this exclusive visit, register through this link For more information:CerthonABC Westland 5552685 DG, PoeldijkTel.: +31 (0)174 22 50 80[email protected]www.certhon.com Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Bom Group signed an agreement for the construction of a new high-tech research center in Bleiswijk adjacent to the existing greenhouse complex will include both a research center and a reception building that is future-ready WUR will conduct groundbreaking projects using the latest materials and innovative technologies Bom Group will serve as the main contractor for the construction of this high-tech complex working in collaboration with several partners to deliver a fully turnkey project Among the collaborating parties is Smiemans Projecten responsible for designing the reception building with a distinctive entrance and reception area This building will feature a mezzanine and various meetings and workspaces PB-tec will handle the complete water and electrical installations including the control technology for the 24 research departments PB-tec will install a Hoogendoorn IIVO process computer The research departments in the new complex will showcase the latest greenhouse technologies including advanced dehumidification systems based on the semi-closed greenhouse principle Sustainability is a key focus of this project; hence the complex will be equipped with solar panels and a heat pump with underground thermal energy storage Bom Group and WUR have previously collaborated successfully on several state-of-the-art research greenhouses such as the "Winterlight Greenhouse," the "Fossil-Free Greenhouse 2030," and the Estidamah complex in Saudi Arabia The construction team is now tasked with detailing all of WUR's requirements Construction is expected to begin at the end of this year with the first research projects in the new complex starting in early 2026 For more information:Wageningen University & Researchwww.wur.nl For more information:Bom Groupwww.bomgroup.nl Editorial Team Feel free to reach us out and submit your design and inspiration we are always looking for interesting design ideas Moooi designed by Dutch designer Joost van Bleiswijk No Screw No Glue comprises a buffet and cabinet and is a celebration of crafting and timeless design It evokes a distinct satisfaction when creating something with your own hands No Screw No Glue is put together without needing screws No Screw No Glue Cabinet and Buffet will be available online and in Moooi Brand Stores after the worldwide celebratory launch on 28 September 2021 Nothing equals that feeling of accomplishment when creating something with your own bare hands. It evokes a distinct satisfaction. That love for creating, for a material, for building something with only your hands and wits. Joost van Bleiswijk’s No Screw No Glue celebrates that feeling of accomplishment you get when creating something new No Screw No Glue needs no screws or glue to build it and keep the elements together It’s made from several pieces you slide together High-impact resistance and deflective & flexural strength make Richlite an extremely durable material the No Screw No Glue Buffet & Cabinet take up as little space as possible when shipped Some of Joost van Bleiswijk’s studio’s designs will be at EDIT Napoli at the end of October, don’t miss The third edition of EDIT Napoli is ready to open doors from 29 to 31 October 2021 Plié Plissé Light and No Screw No Glue are available worldwide from 28 September on Moooi.com and in the Moooi Brand Stores in Amsterdam, London, Stockholm, and New York Celebrating the launch are a brand-new chapter in Moooi’s Digital Brand Experience on Moooi.com Joost van Bleiswijk is a prolific Dutch designer who gives great value to the process of making A genuine fascination for the construction of the object – often revealed in the outcome – is the starting point of his process The workshop is where Joost engages with the experience of designing as an intensely physical act The creative process unfolds in a quite instinctive and gestural way the handmade and human touch remains at the heart of his practice and reinforces an intuitive and emotional approach to contemporary design For twenty years Moooi has inspired and seduced the world with sparkling and innovative designs. The venture founded in 2001 is currently led by Marcel Wanders and Robin Bevers Moooi is named after the Dutch word for beautiful – the third ‘O’ in the brand name stands for an extra value in terms of beauty and uniqueness Moooi doesn’t tell designers what to do but listens to what designers want to make and tries to realise their dreams Eclectic and always on the edge of commercial reality and cultural interest to create conversation pieces that make your environment more special: a life extraordinary Prostoria is another company that acts as a collaboration platform for designers, check out Furniture maker Prostoria celebrates ten years of championing Croatian design get to know the most interesting Design trends & innovations (Innovative StartUp) Registered office: Via Aurelio Saffi 29 20123 Milan (Italy)  |  VAT no.: 10565330965  |  ROC no.: 36152  |  REA no.: MI-2541466  |  Share capital: 12.540€ By 2019-10-02T12:46:37+01:00 South Korea and China have advanced to the final stage of a competition to see who can grow fresh tomatoes in greenhouses remotely using artificial intelligence The second Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge which is organised by Dutch academic powerhouse Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Chinese multinational conglomerate Tencent began in September with a 24-hour hackathon involving 21 international teams and more than 200 participants from 26 countries The five winning teams – Netherlands-based AiCU China'sIUA.CAAS and Korea'sDigilog – will each be given six months' access to a real greenhouse in the Dutch town of Bleiswijk where from December onwards they will attempt to control and produce a tomato crop from afar by employing AI algorithms to keep inputs like water nutrients and energy at sustainable levels saw an international jury award points to each team based on their composition and competence their application of AI technology and the net profit they made during a virtual tomato production game the teamswere given access to a climate model and a tomato crop growth model previously developed by researchers at WUR the competitors had to determine ideal settings for temperature before creating algorithms to maintain those required settings Each then presented scientific and practical solutions for the automatic autonomous control of a greenhouse in terms of climate researchers and students from Wageningen University Rotterdam.AI and Port Of Rotterdam-Fordata National Agricultural Science & Technology Center National Engineering Research Center for Information Technology in Agriculture The AutomatorsStaff and students from Delphy researchers and students from Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects the five groups will attempt to produce a cherry tomato crop in their allocated greenhouse within six months consisting of Microsoft employees and students from WUR and the University of Copenhagen Site powered by Webvision Cloud The online fashion retailer is opening its largest logistics center to date in Bleiswijk near Rotterdam The fulfillment center has an area of ​​140.000 square meters and is operated by Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services a leading provider of supply chain solutions and e-commerce logistics The first packages are scheduled to be sent from Bleiswijk in the fourth quarter of 2021 around 1.500 jobs are to be created at the location Zalando began building its first Dutch logistics center in 2019 The building has the highest level of automation to date within Zalando's logistics network Once the fulfillment center is operating at full capacity Zalando expects delivery times to be reduced by more than a day in the Benelux We always keep you up to date: with our free newsletter SHOEZ compact You will regularly receive all information from the shoe industry in a clear form when a new magazine is published US Managing Director Peter Sachs hands over to Lance Taylor Alchemy plans to take over almost half of the Austrian shoe retailer Second best financial year in the company's history Creditors' meeting decides against P&C's takeover offer Sanela Krisat becomes International Sales Director sales representatives and business partners throughout the DACH association Telephone: +49 (0) 6 41 / 7 95 08 – 0Fax: +49 (0) 6 41 / 7 95 08 – 15Email: info@shoez.biz Designed by willsch-media.de Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A joint Belgian-Dutch investigation led to the seizure of roughly 7,700 kilograms of cocaine The street value of the cocaine could range anywhere from 345 to 462 million euros according to addiction research center Jellinek Recent estimates from the Dutch Public Prosecution Service in separate unrelated cases puts the value at close to 570 million euros Customs officials working at the Port of Antwerp found the cocaine hidden in a batch of bananas on Monday They then notified a task force involving investigators and prosecutors from the two countries "This Belgian/Dutch police team followed the truck to Bleiswijk," the police said The Zuid-Holland town is located between Rotterdam and Zoetermeer and the 43-year-old Polish driver and five people who removed the cargo were arrested." Three of the suspects were identified as Dutch people aged 41 The other two were Belgian citizens who are 21 and 48 years of age The sting was led by the Fortius taskforce which was put together to tackle cocaine trafficking from Antwerp into the Netherlands Belgium contributes workers from the Antwerp branch of the Federal Judicial Police as well as workers from the local and national prosecution service Their Dutch counterparts from the Public Prosecution Service and the National Police are also involved as are Customs and tax officials from both countries Opstal Transporten moved into a different building on the Bleiswijkse auction site in the Netherlands this transportation company has taken a new 100 m2 cooling cell into use It is equipped to cool about 80 pallets of trading goods We can now take care of container transport from the harbor We store the products here and then distribute them to clients in the Netherlands and Paris" Paris has become a real specialty for the carrier It is not for nothing that the company started with the 'Rungis Road Express' this year "We have six of our own trucks on the road every day He has not had any problems with the "Yellow Vests" in recent weeks "The drivers stood still for a few hours a few times "We are simply in a very favorable position here We are centrally located between the Ports We also drive to the trade centers in groupage on a daily basis." if further expansion is needed in our fleet For more information:John OpstalGebr. Opstal Transport121 Klappolder (building K)2665 LP Bleiswijk Mob: +31 (0) 103 330 228[email protected]  www.gebr-opstaltransporten.nl   FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com 2022 The state lottery company Staatsloterij is trying to track down the March jackpot winner who has still not claimed their prize of €12.8 million The win dates from the March 10 draw and the ticket was bought in the Primera Sandra newsagents in Bleiswijk ‘Physical lottery tickets are usually bought by someone who lives in the neighbourhood,’ a lottery spokesman told news agency ANP The lottery agency is now appealing for everyone in Bleiswijk to check their tickets to see if they are the lucky winners after all We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey BLEISWIJK (Netherlands) – Flowers more exotic than the humble tulip will soon flourish for the first time in Dutch greenhouses after intensive research into growing the capricious vanilla orchid to harvest one of the world’s most expensive spices In the middle of potato fields in a central Dutch rural town scientists from Wageningen University have for the past four years been nurturing vanilla orchids And their research has been deemed a success businesses believe vanilla is a plant with a lot of potential for Dutch greenhouses and have decided to start growing it,” said researcher Filip van Noort How many orchids will be planted will be decided at the start of the next growing season in the spring and it will take at least three years before the first Dutch-grown vanilla hits the market vines from about 100 plants stretch metres high in hot that will eventually become the vanilla pods so prised by chefs the world over “The challenge is to ensure the plants blossom and then to be able to pollinate them in a cost-effective way,” said researcher van Noort The orchid’s flowers only last one day and must be pollinated by hand if they are to produce fruit So it was an apt challenge for the Dutch – renowned for their green fingers and their expertise in greenhouse cultivation “A few years ago we were looking for new plants which could be grown in Dutch greenhouses,” explained Mr van Noort The aim was to increase the variety of crops grown by Dutch farmers as they search for improved profits Currently the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar holds a quasi-monopoly over world supply producing some 80 per cent of global vanilla bean stocks It is also the world’s second most expensive spice with prices climbing to €350 (S$537) a kilo this month – compared with €60 in 2014 “In the past the price was too low to be interesting the prices are rising,” said orchid expert Joris Elstgeest with their distinctive caramel and at times woody scent have to be collected by hand from the vines and then dried before being sold It is the sticky tiny black seeds scraped from inside the pods which are a baker’s delight lending an almost intoxicating flavour to everything from cakes and ice-cream the vanilla orchid was brought to Europe by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus But all attempts to grow it in milder climates failed for lack of the type of bee which pollinated the flowers It was not until 1841 that someone on the island of Reunion figured out how to pollinate the flowers one-by-one That method finally paved the way towards large-scale production with Madagascar proving the most effective of growers But even if prices fall and as other countries explore possible vanilla crops Dutch growers believe it will prove a good investment synthetic vanilla flavourings were increasingly adopted by the food industry But with a return to all things authentic and organic Half of Madagascar’s vanilla is exported to Europe But clients say the quality has been slipping with producers harvesting the pods before they reach maturity to cash in on the price boom Some Madagascans even speculate the vanilla industry is being used as a front for the illegal trade in rosewood – a sought-after product in China The Dutch consortium behind the project says it has already received lots of interest from local high-end restaurants as well as food companies The Netherlands is a global leader in the art of greenhouse growing with almost 10,000 hectares of this lowlands country set with rows of glasshouses growing all kinds of flowers fruits and vegetables – compared to just 1,900 hectares in France And researchers are already setting their sights on other spices which seems to be adapting well,” said Mr van Noort adding indigo used to dye blue jeans was another project And perhaps saffron – the world’s most expensive spice derived from the saffron 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Contact us is looking for the person who won 12.8 million euros over a month and a half ago The winner has not yet collected their prize the lottery organization reports on Friday The winning lottery ticket with lot number FV 74622 was sold in Primera Sandra in Bleiswijk “Usually physical lottery tickets are bought by people who live near the point of sale That is why we would like to ask everyone in Bleiswijk and the surrounding area to look for that winning lottery ticket with number FV 74622 at home one more time,” said a spokesperson for the parent company Every year there are people who fail to cash in their winning state lottery ticket This always concerns lottery tickets that have been bought in the store We only know that the winning ticket was bought at Primera Sandra in Bleiswijk the winner must report to the head office of the Dutch Lottery with the state lottery ticket Journal • Design Two of the most highly-acclaimed Dutch designers of the moment Kiki van Eijk and life partner Joost van Bleiswijk launched Kiki and Joost to create enchant and to push the boundaries of design; their studio producing work that includes carpets The conceptual studio is as much about craftsmanship and collaboration as it is about self-exploration Kiki has the mind of an artist and works intuitively on every project continually questioning reason and function in an honest and genuinely individual way almost always nature-inspired and altogether charming exploring and challenging relationships between space function and physicality it can often be described as abstract where the process is crucial to the non-uniform outcome Imagine misshaped doorways that remind you of comic strip exclamations; solid ceramics that appear entirely soft; or bioplastic and pigment structures that focus on the in-between—you then begin to discover a coming together of exceptional Kiki and Joost have exhibited their unconventional design work in museums galleries and fairs worldwide—including Basel; London; Paris; Milan; Venice; New York; Tokyo; Rome; Moscow; and Holon—and have collaborated with Hermès; Saint-Louis; 1882 Ltd; MOOOI; Häagen-Dazs; Serax; Bernhardt Design; and Nodus to name just a few had to learn more about the duo and their crew space and creativity as we sat down with the inimitable Kiki van Eijk… Tell us about your farmhouse in Eindhoven and your warehouses where the magic happens Kiki van Eijk sketch for Space Poetry collection The warehouses give us the freedom to experiment with materials and shapes We have all the machines and tools to practically make anything; we feel very free in that sense We both knew at a very early age that we were makers Joost was always constructing and building as the son of a craft teacher born in Delft What we did later throughout the Design Academy in Eindhoven was very intuitive and instinctive enabling us to conceptualise ideas and methodology Nature plays a significant role in your designs what is it about the wild that is so inspiring it’s the unpredictability of the shapes that makes it so magical and at the same time more perfect than anything I have ever seen dreamlike and not necessarily always functional in the traditional sense but what do you get from the design process and outcome It’s a thoughtful process that makes you think rethink and sometimes surprises you unexpectedly with the results—often giving the unknown a chance Do you have a firm idea in your head or will that idea develop through time sometimes a poem or just a random encounter with a material that makes you think differently about how to utilise it It gradually develops by re-thinking and re-looking at your starting point and You need to allow yourself the time to doubt and question all of your choices to be able to understand how grounded the entire idea is It’s a fascinating process to materialise ideas … but it is not easy What is your key role in the Kiki and Joost Studio We are the creatives; the making is more of a collective effort Joost is extremely good at problem-solving and finding smart solutions in constructing He can easily think outside of the box and be enthusiastic like a little child about the solution His energy is an essential part of the studio How do your respective approaches harmonise Is one more conceptual and the other one more pragmatic We question and edit each other respectfully but also with truth and honesty who else works with you in-house and do you often collaborate with external craftspeople We work in-house with a small team of creators and makers But often we collaborate with external production companies and craftspeople It is one of my most abstract pieces and exists in the space of between (architecture-design) I spent a lot of time working on its skin: a mix of bioplastic I think there is also something special about the colours I made for these pieces Interlocking Panels is Joost’s love affair at the moment The inspiration comes from simple pebbles found on the ground but they translate into something very abstract and refined and you can’t have a favourite child Are there any makers/designers who people should keep an eye on but Andrea Branzi is an all-time favourite Can you tell us about the design community in The Netherlands how easy or difficult is it to set up a studio are the many challenges or support circles for emerging designers or makers It’s good here if you compare it with other cities in the world The country knows that it’s a source of creative thinking and design thinking is the language of the future; 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