During the GreenTech 2025 event, the Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) welcomed hundreds of international guests from various regions, including Egypt, the Gulf Region, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia. The platform for international collaboration hosted tailor-made programmes designed to strengthen relationships, explore new collaborations, and accelerate Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) worldwide.
Strategic Trade Fair Programme
As a partner in the Strategic Trade Fair Programme, which is initiated by Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials and AVAG, DGD contributed to an extensive programme aimed at positioning the Netherlands as a global frontrunner in future-proof horticulture. The combination of customised programmes and the comprehensive Strategic Trade Fair activities gave momentum to bilateral dialogues and laid the groundwork for new partnerships and long-term international cooperation.
Strengthening International Cooperation
DGD kicked off the event with a networking dinner at the World Horti Center. It then guided international delegations through a series of tailor-made programs, including visits to GreenTech Amsterdam, company visits, networking events, expert sessions, and trips to renowned educational and research institutions.
Egypt
A defining moment was the launch of the Partners for International Business (PIB) Programme for Horticulture and Water in Egypt, signed in the presence of Egyptian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Mr. Mustafa Al-Sayyad. This collaboration focuses on developing climate-smart, water-efficient horticultural solutions, contributing to Egypt’s sustainable agricultural future.
Gulf Region
A major highlight was the signing ceremony between the Ministries of Agriculture of the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by Jan-Kees Goet, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of the Netherlands, and H.E. Eng. Mansour Al Mushaiti, Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of Saudi Arabia. Another key milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dutch Greenhouse Delta and the Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA), as well as with other esteemed DGD partners. These agreements formalise cooperation to develop sustainable, technology-driven food systems, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
India
The delegation from India focused on engaging with the Dutch food value chain to provide Indian pioneer growers and investors with insights essential for building a successful greenhouse produce business in India. Dutch horticultural greenhouse technology was highlighted as a means to create transparent, affordable, high-quality food ecosystems.
Companies like Sandhu Greens were inspired to use the knowledge gained during this mission to position their future strawberries in a niche market in India, focused on taste, quality, safety, sustainability, service, and community building. DGD encourages other pioneering companies, such as Fresh2Day, to follow this example, contributing to a healthier, cleaner, safer, and more sustainable food ecosystem in India.
Central Asia
Delegations from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan participated in GreenTech, exploring opportunities to adopt advanced horticultural technology. Their visit marked an important step in strengthening horticultural development in Central Asia, with future cooperation in sight.
Southeast Asia
With the presence of the Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Phung Duc Tien, Southeast Asia was well represented. The emphasis was on knowledge exchange and collaboration to accelerate sustainable horticulture development in the region. A bilateral meeting between the Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of Saudi Arabia and the Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture highlighted the mutual commitment to strengthening horticultural cooperation.
