Moroccon Berry Conference 2021
Green Smile is a consulting company which offers innovative trainings and events for producers to improve their way of growing.
We match growers with the best expert in the world to coach them through their technical journey.
Hortitool Consulting, a consulting company established in 2015, specializes exclusively in technical support for berry growers in over 10 countries. The Hortitool team listens to the issues faced by producers and, with their comprehensive vision, assists farms in improving the quality, yield, and marketing strategies of their production.
UNITEC is an international group specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for processing, sorting, quality selection and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. For almost 100 years, UNITEC has been committed to improve the quality of fruit and vegetables processing in the many countries of the world where it operates, providing “customized” patented solutions, dedicated to around 50 different types of fruits and for each stage of the process, with the highest standards in terms of reliability and profitability for its Customers.
Elephant Vert was born in 2012, from the conviction that a new sustainable and inclusive agricultural model is possible. The company is a leader in agricultural bio-solutions sector and excel through its hands-on experience with farmers and its expertise in research and development. Elephant Vert offers innovative products focused on biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol. These sustainable solutions aim to enhance crop vitality and facilitate ecological transition. Partner of farmers, closest to the field, Elephant Vert seeks to meet all the needs related to their crops and their sectors by improving the quality and sustainability of production and harvests.
Founded in Israel in 1999, PELEMIX is proud to be one of the leading coir substrate manufacturers worldwide for hydroponic growers and the horticulture industry!
Our coir substrates are used by professional and commercial growers all over the world.
We have production facilities in Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and a super high-tech coir and peat substrate blending facility in Spain where we use the highest quality of premium raw materials. Our Grow Bags for Vegetables such as Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Bell Peppers. Open tops for Blueberries and Raspberries and coir substrate mixes for nurseries are sold worldwide in over 60 countries! Our secret to success? Experience, Know-How, Agronomic support, Modern technology, and top-notch materials. We create different blends based on coir and other high-quality materials like peat to give growers the best possible results. Our goal is to help growers achieve high yield, excellent quality, and high profitability. We’re more than just a company – we’re a community. Pelemix has a global agronomic support and marketing network, and we’re dedicated to helping our customers succeed. Because when you succeed, we succeed!
We partner with nature to find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect and strengthen their crop with an integrated system of natural solutions. We use natural enemies to combat pests, bumblebees for pollination, microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years.
Growers and farmers worldwide use our products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground. All our solutions support one goal: 100% sustainable agriculture.
Thanks to its expertise in sweet corn cultivation, Maïsadour Maroc has established itself as a leader in its core business in Morocco. Our seed brand, MAS Seeds, specializes in seeds for major crops and forage. For over 70 years, it has been one of the leading European companies in the selection and production of hybrid sweet corn and oilseed seeds. Maïsadour is the exclusive distributor in Morocco for the following brands:
PLASTIKA KRITIS, established in 1970, is one of the leading European producers of masterbatches and agricultural films. It has a strong international focus with factories in France, Romania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and China, exporting to 90 countries worldwide. MUGAVERO, an Italian company specialized since 1959 in Plant Nutrition, offers high-tech products, including water-soluble, granulated, liquid, and biostimulant products.
Hortalan, established in 1998, is a leading company in the greenhouse agriculture sector. We specialize in environmentally friendly and residue-free product marketing and manufacturing, with a strong focus on technical assistance and providing comprehensive services in collaboration with farmers. Our primary mission revolves around the development of precision-specific solutions customized to meet the unique requirements of individual crops, ultimately improving both performance and the quality of agricultural production.
INFIA is the leading European producer of plastic primary packaging for fruit and vegetables. In our two production sites (Italy and Spain), thanks to the support of over 400 staff members, we make safe, certified, sustainable, and customizable products tackling our customer’s needs. After many years of efforts and huge investment in machinery and R&D, INFIA is now able to run its whole production capacity by using recycled PET (R-PET) as the only raw material, while still maintaining packages with the same standards of transparency and resistance of products as those obtained from virgin raw material, and, at the same time, adding the value of environmental sustainability. Sustainability proven and demonstrated by the publication of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).”
Since the 1990’s ,NETPAK by partnering with international firms specializing in the manufacturing of packaging such a INFIA is able to offer its customers a complete offer ranging from PP, PET and cardboard trays, corrugated cardboard, PP or cellulose cells, flowpack films and all agro supplies accessories. NETPAK, in addition to the tomato and vegetable sector, has specialized in the red fruit sector, particularly with blueberries and raspberries which today represent a very important part of commercial activity. There is also avocado, grapes and stone fruits for the export and local market. The organization of the company is based around a large geographical network thanks to regional sales agencies in Agadir, Meknes, Moulay Bousselham, Berkane and Marrakech. These agencies are equipped with qualified human resources and material resources enabling them to achieve high levels of services for the benefit of our clients. NETPAK, in its capacity as leader in the fruit and vegetable packaging market, ensures technological and marketing monitoring in order to provide its customers with the latest product offerings respecting the latest quality standards at a global level and respectful of the environment.
Bato Plastics is a globally active Dutch horticultural supplier and specialist in high-quality (bio)plastic horticultural products. Thousands of growers who cultivate vegetables, soft fruit or ornamentals use our innovative solutions on a daily basis. Helping growers to maximise their output more efficiently and effectively is our mission. We are actively working on the world of tomorrow. Since 2001 we develop and produce horticultural products made from biodegradable and compostable material. Our clients are located world-wide. The power of our story and mission is demonstrated by the presence of our high-value products – manufactured in the Netherlands – in horticultural companies worldwide. Our goal is to make life and work easier for our customers by helping them to achieve maximum result.
Since 1990, FRUITS ROUGES & Co. has specialized in the production and sales of fruit. The company offers a wide range of fresh berries all year round : strawberries, raspberries, red currants, blackberries and blueberries, thanks to partner growers and a production subsidiary in Morocco. And also offers frozen fruits, fruit purees and coulis. These products are always the result of an approach to control the fruit from the outset, a guarantee of quality and traceability. FRUITS ROUGES & Co. is committed to the sustainable development approach “Demain la Terre” thanks to actions concerning biodiversity, soils, water, …
SURBERRY is a family run business which has been selecting the highest soft fruit and producers for over 30 years Taking care of all the supply chain from the plant innovation to the final customer.
We represent a group of renowned and passionate berry farmers in more than 6 countries in order to supply premium fruit all year round .
The team of Surberry is composed of experienced professionals from the world of red fruits, passionate about production and distribution, each knowing very well the challenges of the sector as well as Our range of varieties contains known varietal programs and new selections that we will produce exclusively with our growers
CMGP.CAS is the regional leader in the manufacturing, distribution and integration of irrigation systems, agricultural inputs and infrastructure equipment.
Its wide offering boats:
– A full-fledge irrigation portfolio with 2,000+ references and an end-to-end expertise along the whole value chain from manufacturing, distribution, installation of irrigation projects to the tune of 15,000+ ha per year
– A leading agricultural inputs offering including Crop Protection, Crop Nutrition (esp. Fertilizers and Nutritional supplements), Commercial Seeds and various agricultural accessories (such as plastic & agricultural nets)
– A pioneering expertise on infrastructure including water solutions (water pipes, desalination, filtration…) and solar energy (distribution and projects installation of solar energy) CMGP.CAS also benefits from a large network of strategic partnerships , like AGRONA , specialized in water treatment and biological crop protection systems, and BATO , supplier of (bio)plastic horticultural products for various crops, particularly red fruits.
Agrona is specialized in water treatment systems and supplier of exclusive fertilizers for industry, agriculture, and horticulture. Crops need more than light and water to grow, this is a known fact to every grower. Agrona supports growers with high knowledge in water treatment solutions. Each soil has specific needs; we help growers find the best solution to improve their production. Agrona offers innovative chemical-free solutions that improve water quality. These solutions focus on the health, resistance and productivity of a crop. Solutions such as Oxybull, Nanobubble system and AG-STIM ensure a healthy soil environment so that the crop can realize its maximum potential.
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage, in partnership with hundreds of independent growers, Driscoll’s is passionate about providing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries and committed to grow Only the Finest Berries®. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness and vision have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Fostering relationships is key to our family oriented, privately held company. Driscoll’s works hand in hand with independent farmers, harvesters, grocers and everyone in-between. We consider them all part of our family.
Rivulis is a global micro irrigation leader focused on promoting a sustainable agri-food
supply chain both to feed our planet and save it from the perils of climate change. Rivulis
offers the most innovative irrigation solutions for seasonal, permanent, and protected crop environments, through its multiple product and service portfolio brands: Rivulis, NaanDan, Jain, Eurodrip and Manna. With 80 years of field-trusted innovation, Rivulis has 22 large-scale manufacturing sites, 3,000 employees located in 35 countries, 3 R&D Centers and multiple Irrigation Project Design Centers around the globe. Leading the mass adoption of micro irrigation globally, Rivulis is committed to increasing accessibility to all growers everywhere through simple, affordable, and smart technology covering the full cycle from design to harvest.
Kekkilä-BVB is the European market leader in substrates for professional horticulture. Active in over a hundred countries, they work on a sustainable future for the industry and their customers. Through its two high-quality product brands, BVB Substrates and Kekkilä Professional, Kekkilä-BVB offers specialised substrates and fertilisers for professional growers worldwide. With customer success as their focus, they support growers with expert knowledge, efficient logistics and reliable products, made from high-quality materials. The R&D department has several advanced laboratories and test rooms to guarantee constant quality and continued innovation. With more than a hundred years of experience, Kekkilä-BVB is a forerunner in the food production chain. It’s part of the solution to feed a growing world population with limited natural resources.
Kekkilä-BVB is the European market leader in substrates for professional horticulture. Active in over a hundred countries, they work on a sustainable future for the industry and their customers. Through its two high-quality product brands, BVB Substrates and Kekkilä Professional, Kekkilä-BVB offers specialised substrates and fertilisers for professional growers worldwide. With customer success as their focus, they support growers with expert knowledge, efficient logistics and reliable products, made from high-quality materials. The R&D department has several advanced laboratories and test rooms to guarantee constant quality and continued innovation. With more than a hundred years of experience, Kekkilä-BVB is a forerunner in the food production chain. It’s part of the solution to feed a growing world population with limited natural resources.
Klasmann-Deilmann has been a specialist in growing media for decades, from the procurement of raw materials to their assembly. You can rely on the group’s expertise to supply you with the right substrate, of certified uniform quality, for your crops, Propagators and growers trust us and use Klasmann-Deilmann substrates developed for growing blueberries, raspberries and other small fruits. Established in Morocco for 40 years in partnership with CASEM, our customers benefit from a proven technical, commercial and logistical service. As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, we are proud to present the Growcoon, a biodegradable cultivation net, at this 2023 event.
RedSea design, develop and deliver agriculture technologies for hot climates that improve yield, reduce costs, and save resources. RedSea was founded in 2018 to solve a complex problem: How to feed more than 10 billion people sustainably? With a global food crisis looming, we put together a team of brilliant minds to design solutions for the future global food and agriculture crisis, as increasing temperatures and water scarcity put the world’s ability to grow food at risk. Our technologies are now saving water, energy and improving crop yields across 5 continents.
Over 30 years’ experience, CASEM has developed a diversified range of products, inputs and agricultural equipment renowned for their quality. Since the first developments in berries cultivation, we have supported growers by offering them innovative and high-quality inputs: fertilizers and bio-stimulants, nets, irrigation equipment and substrates.
We are working closely with our partner Klasmann-Deilmann to develop substrates adapted to Moroccan growing conditions. Our substrates enclose high-quality raw materials (peat, coco, perlite and Greenfibre) and offer a durable structure thanks to peat fractions. Our range covers all the needs of raspberry and myrtle cultivation and is renowned for its quality.
Novakor Europa S.L. is a Spanish business dedicated to manufacturing and commercialising ropes for different purposes, including the meat, agriculture, hardware, fishing, and general industry. Regarding the agricultural sector, we have specialized in the manufacture of long-duration ropes for berries grown in multi-tunnel greenhouses. In particular, Novakor Dakota long-duration rope aims to aid in the production of blueberries and other berries in macro-tunnels for up to 10 years, while being environmentally friendly by reducing to a minimum the generation of plastic residues, as opposed to the normal duration ropes offered by other manufacturers which must be substituted a few years after they have been placed. Hence, we offer an alternative that provides efficiency and aligns with our compromise with the environment, as well as allowing our clients future economic savings.
International Nursery was founded following an association between the Agricultural Group TAZI and the company Grow Group, respective leaders in their field of activity, this partnership lasted 14 years to meet a specific need for technically superior plants. Since 1997, International Nursery has been innovating and excelling in its market gardening plant production sector; it is today the leader in the propagation of red fruit plants in Morocco and plans to produce 15,000,000 red fruit plants in 2024. Committing to the path of innovation and transparency is a historical strategy of the company, human capital is our great strength to maintain better quality throughout the production process by ensuring the rigorous application of sanitary procedures and reference monitoring of the various quality certifications (GSPP,BIO Ecocert, ISO 9001, SMETA, ONSSA Certification …) International Nursery does not have its genetic program, which allows it to provide a multiplication service in total transparency
BIOBEST is a global player in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination of high value greenhouse and berry crops. Our portfolio features a comprehensive range of IPM solutions including beneficial insects and mites, bumblebees, insect pathogenic nematodes, biopesticides, monitoring, scouting and pheromone products. Biobest has production and/or distribution subsidiaries strategically sited in over 22 countries worldwide, plus an extensive network of distributors located in an additional 50 countries. Our skilled technical team assists growers worldwide to provide best-in-class customized technical advice. Biobest continually invests in R&D to innovate and improve our products and solutions as well as to develop digital tools to help growers collect and record information on pest and disease incidence, severity and distribution
Global nursery network focused on helping build A World with Better Blueberries™. Our program breeds varieties for all Chill levels under; Fall Creek Collection and Sekoya.
Planasa is a global leader in the agri-food sector, specializing in breeding the next generations of berry varieties: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. Apart from berries, Planasa has also substantial experience and a long-standing tradition in other products such as garlic, asparagus or avocado. Our mission is to develop unique and superior varieties through a mix of traditional breeding methods and modern technology, and to make these new genetics available to our clients through our efficient and top-quality nursery operations. Exciting end consumers all over the world through a fantastic taste and the healthy properties of our products is what drives our daily activities.
MAF RODA AGROBOTIC is a multinational engineering company committed to provide the most innovative and high-end solutions for automation, grading, sorting, and packing in the fresh fruit and vegetables industry.
Our universal technology is completely manufactured in-house, providing an integral solution, from infeed to palletizing, that increases your facilities’ performance and production and simplifies the decision-making process.
Our most ambitious systems use AI and Big data to provide the most accurate internal and external analysis including color, shape, diameter, weight, and internal and external defects increasing the quality of the end product.
Técnicas Sanjorge S.L. is an international company that has been operating in the agro-
industrial sector for more than 25 years, an expert in the manufacture of greenhouses,
hydroponics, irrigation systems, and agricultural supplies. We offer integral solutions applied to cultivation aimed at cost savings, the use of resources, and solving the problem of water scarcity.
We manufacture everything from simple, reinforced, bull leg, Top Berries, Top Snow, Top
Windows macro tunnel greenhouses.
We design and manufacture all the parts that we later use in our projects. We are pioneers in the manufacture and use of the oval tube. This system allows us to increase the width of the tunnel to 10 meters and thus, being a fixed structure, we save assembly and disassembly costs in addition to expanding the cultivation area to 8 rows, offering multiple benefits to the farmer.
TOMRA Food designs and manufactures sensor-based sorting machines and integrated post-harvest solutions transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss, by making sure Every Resource Counts. The company has more than 12,800 units installed at food growers, packers and processors around the world for Confectionery, Fruit, Dried fruit, Grains and Seeds, Potatoes, Proteins, Nuts, and Vegetables. These solutions include advanced grading, sorting, peeling and analytical technology to help businesses improve returns, gain operational efficiencies, and ensure a safe food supply. TOMRA Food operates centers of excellence, regional offices and manufacturing locations within the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
Advanced Berry Breeding has specialized in raspberry, and only raspberry breeding these past decades. Focusing on a single specie led us to select strictly the best varieties, aiming for a perfect match between market requirements and agronomical specifications. Creating value all along the chain, from grower to final customer has always been ABB’s main concern. Our tailored selections are produced worldwide, under all kinds of climates, by a large range of growers. The varieties are being tested extendedly and research for the optimal growing conditions has always been in the center of our strategy. By means of our advisor team, the results of the trials are shared with fruit producers and other partners in the value chain. Our world is changing fast: new challenges such as climate, energy, and human resources appear more frequently at the beginning of the chain, and customer exigence is getting higher on the other end.
At ABB we see it as an opportunity to create, to renew, to innovate: the future is already in our breeding greenhouses, new selections are coming, evolution is on!
The Irritec group was founded 49 years ago in Italy, from where it start expanding. We have factories in different countries and we export to more than 130 countries in the world. Our international activity and the presence of sales representatives from all over the world have made us one of the world leaders in the precision irrigation sector. The need of an optimal use of irrigation systems drives us to offer a complete line of irrigation products for agriculture, gardening and greenhouses, continuously promoting water saving and making sure that every drop is used in the best possible way to avoid wasting resources
PHYTO SIDID is a Moroccan company established in 2000 in Ouled Teima-Taroudant, with a solid and proven experience since 1973. We are pioneers in the field of agricultural inputs, offering a comprehensive range of products, including plant protection products, fertilizers, amendments, organic fertilizers, seeds, as well as a wide range of agricultural equipment, tools, and irrigation. Our dedicated team has unprecedented technical and commercial development capabilities and will be at your disposal to provide the best advice and support throughout your crop cycles. At PHYTO SIDID, a passion for agriculture drives us, and we are committed to providing sustainable, high-quality solutions to meet your needs and requirements.
Agromillora, a world-leading nursery and a reference in the production and marketing of fruit trees, olive trees and berries with the highest genetic and sanitary quality standards.
AZUD is a leading company in the manufacture and technological development of innovative solutions for the efficient use of water in the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors. As promoters of The Culture of Water since its foundation in 1989, AZUD develops innovative and efficient solutions for irrigation, plant nutrition, filtration and water treatment that drive the circular economy, using water as a driving force for adding value to the crops and business. Thanks to a multi-disciplinary team of 450 people, AZUD adds values to hydric resources in more than 100 countries, with a headquarters in Spain and branches in Mexico, Brazil, China, India and Singapore.
Asfertglobal, is a multinational company that produces biocontrol solutions, biofertilizers and biostimulants based on the use of microorganisms and new organic molecules originating from natural sources, which maximize in a sustainable way the yield potential of crops, always focusing on solutions that meet the needs of clients. We produce unique and innovative formulations, the result of investment in R&D in partnership with the Faculty of Science of the University of Lisbon, which help to practice more sustainable agriculture, more ecological and consequent, with zero impact on the environment.
We are Legro, a proud and independent family company with almost 300 employees. We were founded in 1924 and the fourth generation of Swinkels is currently at the helm. We can truthfully say that we are passionate about raw materials. As passionate as our customers, we work every day, on four continents, on producing the best, tailormade substrates and casing soils for, in particular, soft fruit, vegetable and mushroom growers around the entire globe. To maintain its optimum quality, we like to manage the entire process on our own. Therefore we own our own peat fields, coir treatment plant and blending factories.
Botanicoir is a family company, founded in 2005 by Kalum and Samantha Balasuriya, who continue to run the company today. Our main production facilities are in Sri Lanka and India. All our products are 100% coir and we focus on the horticulture industry, primarily supplying soft fruit and vegetable crops in over 60 countries worldwide. Our priority is on providing top quality products and service and working with our customers to grow and innovate together.
Not all blueberries are created equal and OZblu® blueberries are known for being tastier, juicier and crunchier than older, traditional varieties. They have a record-breaking shelf life and originate from a unique and sustainable breeding programme. Established in 2002, United Exports is a global agricultural company that, together with the breeder, created the market-leading OZblu® brand. United Exports is committed to exceeding expectations in product quality and customer experience. They are vertically integrated: they grow, pack, ship, purchase, market and sell produce. OZblu® production is ethical, technical and sustainable, and maximises the different climates and rainfall seasons across the globe to produce consistent, high-quality blueberry varieties year-round for our delighted consumers.
Carton Pack designs and manufactures solutions for the packaging of food products positioning itself in the market with an integrated production structure. The depth of the range related to the three product lines (thermoformed packaging; flexible, re-sealable and rigid film paper / cardboard packaging / pulp packaging) gives Carton Pack a competitive advantage based on the overall breadth of sales offer. Carton Pack has a strong approach to innovation, exploration and in-depth knowledge of materials; consistency in human relationships and service, best practice sharing and professional responsibility; strong commitment to environmental protection and responsible management of industrial and business process.
Azcaval ingenieria del envasado, a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of weighing and filling machines and complete lines for blueberries,always adjusting to the needs of the client, based in Seville. They currently have a presence in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Holland, Serbia, Georgia, Chile, Peru, USA etc. Firm in their project of giving the best treatment to the fruit, adding to it the greatest possible automation and versatility.
WayBeyond creates digital agronomy solutions protected cropping growers love, for a better world. A world where growers produce better seeds, grow delicious fruits and vegetables, and have a beneficial impact – on the people, the planet and their farms.
WayBeyond’s integrated digital agronomy solution combines data, artificial intelligence, and plant science, to assist low to mid-tech commercial growers and seed producers to increase production yield and quality. With a clearer picture of their growing environment and plant health, growers can respond to daily farm challenges with certainty, whilst improving growing practices. WayBeyond advocates The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while supporting the next generation of growers through education programs.
FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Middle East/Africa Hub in Morocco
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, opens a new Middle East/Africa (MEA) office in the port facility of Tanger Med, Morocco. The FPS MEA office will act as a hub for business activities as it offers full logistics and operational efficiency for the Middle East/Africa region – a value-added benefit for FPS customers. Located within the facility, FPS MEA is fully operational, providing sales, parts, service and retrofits. Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 640,000 sq ft(59,458 sq. meters) of space in 16 locations including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across five continents.
Fruitful-Berries is a premium commercial partner specialized in: Sourcing, growing, packing, and supplying berries all over the world. Quality, flexibility, and long-term partnerships are their key values! They implement a quality-oriented service provision approach down and up to production and customer level. In addition, they are able to continuously deliver a daily fresh product 52 weeks a year. The company based in Venlo Netherlands originated from the growing demand for a flexible and driven berry specialist within the current Western European Fruit & Vegetable market who can guarantee flexibility, continuity, and quality. With a team that has more than 20 years of experience in the red fruit market, Fruitful-Berries is a specialist with a hands-on mentality.
MILBOR PMC is a family-owned company delivering and integrating quality equipment for fruit and vegetables packing and grading. We provide complex solutions – from choosing the best quality machines through project managing to professional after-sales support and service. We are a network of consultants and technical specialists available all the time in every place in Europe. We want to level up our Clients’ work efficiency, extend shelf-life and reduce losses. Our company has been established by the family of growers present in the fresh produce sector for over 60 years. Thanks to this experience we understand well the importance of proven technology for successful horticulture operations.
