Hoogstraten strawberries

In the Netherlands, DLV Plant and BVB Substrates are organising the fifth International Soft Fruit Congress, which will take place in 's Hertogenbosch on Thursday 8 January next year.

Held at the 1931 Congrescentrum Brabanthallen, the event looks to unite the European soft fruit industry by bringing together growers, suppliers, advisors and traders.

There will be a series of presentations from international specialists, while a trade event will also be held in parallel with the presentations.

In addition to the main event, there will be an informal conference dinner at the van der Valk Hotel on the 8 January, followed by a field trip on Friday 9 January.