HortiRoad2India

Namaste! We are HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership that combines knowledge and expertise from the entire horticulture sector in the Netherlands. Together with you, we want to collaborate on transforming India’s emerging food markets. We are keen to create long-term connections with Indian retailers, investors, AgTech firms and greenhouse builders to develop new mid and high-tech greenhouses and upgrade existing greenhouse facilities. Why? Food safety is one of the spearheads of the Indian government and with our knowledge and solutions India can grow safer and healthier fruits and vegetables locally with less use of resources.

The Dutch horticulture sector feeds millions of people around the world. We grow a wide variety of fruit and vegetables using state-of-the-art technology and sustainable techniques. By working together and adapting innovative Dutch solutions to local circumstances, Dutch consortium HortiRoad2India can support India’s horticulture sector to produce better quality products. And in their turn, food producers can provide hotels, restaurants and supermarkets with products that not only last longer, but are also fresher, healthier, cleaner and produced using less resources.

We can, for example, use our innovative technology to equip your greenhouses with irrigation systems, lighting and climate computers or link existing agri software to new hardware, such as sensors. This not only makes your greenhouses smarter, but also more sustainable. Using IoT, AI and other new technologies in horticulture allows you to decrease your emissions, water usage and use of pesticides. The result? Safer, healthier food with a longer shelf-life that can be sold for premium prices.

In the Netherlands, the government, companies, knowledge institutes and R&D centers develop the tools required to farm the future. HortiRoad2India closely corporates with the Netherlands Embassy and the Agricultural office of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to support in sustainable transforming India’s emerging food markets. The majority of our members already have experience working in India with local partners, and some even have opened local offices or facilities. Together, we cover all aspects of sustainable horticulture, offering an integrated solution for sustainably grown, healthy, clean, and pesticide-free food in India.

Collaborating on the sustainable transformation of India’s emerging food markets

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a greenhouse with a view on the open blue sky and rows of potted plants on either side of a pathway

Simply Fresh | Location: Hyderabad, Telangana | Crop: Vines, Turmeric, Strawberry, and Blueberry | Type: Gutter System | Surface: 2.2 ha

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a greenhouse with rows of potted tiny plants in large black pots

DS Group | Location: Bangalore, Karnataka | Type: Water units & Climate Computers | Purpose: Tackle water shortage in India

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rows of leafy vegetables grow in a hydroponic set up at a greenhouse

Simply Fresh | Location: Hyderabad, Telangana | Crop: Lettuce and cabbage, radishes, carrots, and herbs | Type: Climate and Water solutions | Surface: 8 ha

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A group of PIB members stand around two men seated at a table. documents lie on the table and the seated men shake hands.

NPP & UPL India | Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra | Type: Biofertilizers | Purpose: Improve soil health & Promote sustainable agricultural

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rows of medium sized leafy potted plants in a greenhouse

Nature’s Miracle | Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Crop: Cucumber, Tomato, Strawberry, Capsicum | Type: Hydroponic glass greenhouse | Surface: 2 ha

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a man in India stands looking over crates of red tomatoes in a market in India

Future Group | Location: Tumkur, Karnataka | Type: Isii Compact Computer | Purpose: Reducing food waste & Improving food production

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a large tract of desert land with greenery and crops growing between it

Armela Farms | Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Crop: Lettuce and Kale | Type: ModulAIR, Turn-key | Surface: 20.000 m²

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solar panels, silos, and greenhouses line the surface of an outback scenery in Australia

Sundrop Farms | Location: Port Augusta, Australia | Crop: Vine tomatoes | Type: A seawater-cooled, solar-powered semi-enclosed greenhouse | Surface:  200.000 m²

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News

HortiRoad2India has concluded a successful trade mission across India, marking a significant step forward in the development of high-tech horticulture projects. The mission, which visited Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, brought together Dutch horticultural experts, agri-investors, and local stakeholders to explore the feasibility of implementing sustainable, year-round greenhouse technology in India.

Greenhouse experts from the Netherlands return to India. What does the future of food look like for India? Dutch pioneers in sustainable greenhouse horticulture believe that cutting-edge technology can be the key to an efficient chain, supplying high-quality fruits and vegetables for both domestic and foreign consumption.

In November 2024, Dutch Greenhouse Delta travelled to India with a clear goal: driving innovation and building partnerships to transform the food system. The visit revealed a sector on the move. Indian industry and government are pushing for sustainable solutions, creating opportunities for collaboration in high-tech greenhouses, resource efficiency, and food security. Agreements like the MoU’s with SANDHU GREENS and Fragaria, and the new connections with growers and investors showed the potential is massive.

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Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the public-private partnership HortiRoad2India with 8 Berries & Mahaberry. These Indian berry producers have the ambition to expand using Dutch knowledge and solutions. This MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with an eye on exploring high-tech innovations for future growth.

What does the future of food look like for India? Dutch experts, pioneers in sustainable greenhouse horticulture, believe that their cutting-edge approach can be the key to an efficient chain, supplying high-quality fruits and vegetables for both domestic and foreign consumption.

In the presence of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Dutch Greenhouse Delta, on behalf of the horticultural cluster ‘NLHortiRoad2India’, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian grower Lemon Chilli Farms. This took place last Tuesday during the outgoing trade mission with government and business in Bengaluru, India. In this MoU, both parties express their intention to implement Dutch innovative systems for sustainable food production with the Indian grower.

PIB India Information session 1 Food & Technology NL Hightech Greenhouse Solutions

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PIB India information session 2 Food & Economics NL Hightech Greenhouse Solutions

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From November 15 to 20 a promising Dutch horticultural trade mission to India takes place. The mission is the first joint activity of the multi-year public-private partnership PIB NLHortiRoad2India, for which the covenant was signed in October in Ahoy, Rotterdam. The PIB aims to position the Dutch horticultural sector as a partner for India to meet India’s increasing demand for fresh, safe, and nutritious fruits and vegetables.

The Dutch horticultural trade mission to Karnataka and Maharashtra in India, from November 15 to 20, has provided a very good start to position the Dutch horticultural sector as a partner for India. Food safety is one of the spearheads of the Indian government and the demand for safe, fresh, and quality fruit and vegetables is rising in India.

Dutch Greenhouse Delta looks back on a successful HortiRoad2India trade mission to Hyderabad and Delhi, which took place from 23rd to 30th April. During this mission, the public-private partnership seized valuable opportunities to promote the Dutch horticulture sector and establish collaborations with Indian partners. The results of the trade mission have contributed to strengthening the bilateral trade relations between the Netherlands and India, showcasing how Dutch expertise in greenhouse construction and horticultural technology can contribute to the further development of the Indian horticulture sector.

We proudly look back on our successful HortiRoad2India trade mission around The World Food India in Delhi, 3-5 November 2023. During the trade mission Dutch Greenhouse Delta’s partners worked tirelessly to explore and strengthen new horizons in horticultural collaboration between India and The Netherlands. The trade mission marks a milestone in our commitment to promoting Dutch food safety systems globally.