Canada: Photo impression of visit Dutch Royal Couple in Canada

At a trade mission, the Dutch Royal Couple payed more attention to the horticulture sector in Canada Yesterday, they visited different horticulture companies in Canada, including Vineland Research and CosMic Plants Inc. Below some photos are shown that were made during the visit.:

Vineland Research

Research center of Vineland Research. From left to right: Dr. Jim Brandle, CEO, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre; Lilianne Ploumen, Netherlands’ Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation; Bert Koenders, Netherland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; King Willem - Alexander and Queen Máxima, the Dutch
royal couple.

CosMic Plants
The Royal Couple received a 20 min tour from the owners of CosMic Plants, Mike and Neil Van Steekelenburg. They hosted a high tea afterwards.

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The Dutch queen Maxima.

On May 28 Serres Toundra and AAB signed a declaration at CosMic Plants. It concerns the commitment to carry out tenders for the first phase of a glasshouse complex of 40 hectares in Saint Felicien, near Quebec. The tender for the first phase will cost 40 million Canadian dollars. The tenders for the entire complex, which will be built in 4 stages will cost 100 million Canadian dollars.

After the tour, a high tea was hosted by Neil and Mike at the Inventory.