International Soft Fruit Conference

Vera Theelen is Manager of Delphy ISFC, the International Soft Fruit Centre in Horst, the Netherlands. Delphy ISFC is a research and innovation centre for soft fruit, focusing on the development and demonstration of new cultivation strategies and technologies. In her role, Vera connects applied research with practical implementation, working closely with growers and industry partners to contribute to more sustainable and future-proof soft fruit production.

At VitalFluid we help strawberry growers reduce their reliance on conventional crop protection by providing an effective, residue-free solution for fungal disease control.
VitalFluid is produced using only water, air, and electricity and can be applied through existing spray equipment without requiring major changes to current operations.
Building on the success achieved at seven leading UK strawberry growers in 2026, VitalFluid is set to expand rapidly. Next season, 15 UK strawberry growers will use the technology to control mildew and support their sustainability goals while meeting increasingly stringent retailer requirements.

Yasmin is the Data Analist and Remote Sensing expert of pcfruit dealing with (1) statistical analysis and modelling of large data sets and (2) geospatial datasets originating from drone imagery to extract statistics per tree and establish amongst others digital task maps for tree-by-tree applications. Pcfruit is a research and advisory organisation specialising in fruit growing. It aims to create added value for the fruit-growing sector through applied scientific research and field trials, the gathering and transfer of knowledge, and the provision of services. It manages 62 ha experimental orchards and maintains an extensive network of fruit growers and suppliers.