Become a member
Membership companies
Planning to bring a product related to fruit production to market? We support you throughout the entire innovation process, from initial ideas and proof of concept to early- and late-stage product development, validation and official trials. We conduct research for both SMEs and multinational companies.
As a member, you benefit from our expertise and independent scientific approach:
- We help you assess the value and market potential of your idea.
- We provide impartial, science-based advice.
- We contribute our expertise to your product development.
- We are recognised to conduct official trials in accordance with Good Experimental Practice (GEP).
- We offer training activities that qualify for phytolicence renewal.
- We are an approved service provider for technology exploration support through the SME portfolio (KMO-portefeuille).
Membership fee
- €500 (excluding VAT)
- For advisors, this fee applies per individual advisor.
Benefits
- Registration for activities that qualify for phytolicence renewal, including permanently employed staff registered with pcfruit
- Free access to pcfruit activities
- Free annual subscription to the Fruit magazine
- Free access to our specialised fruit-growing library
- Access to selected sections of our website, featuring professional information and practical tools
- Discounts, including:
- Crop warnings: first crop free of charge, with a 50% discount on additional crops
- 25% discount on books, cultivation guides, insect traps, pheromone traps and more
- 25% discount on leaf and fruit analyses
- 25% discount on must and wine analyses
Membership professional fruit growers
Membership enables us to support you more quickly and professionally as a fruit grower. You will also receive up-to-date information about our activities and research results. We provide reliable, science-based information to help you make informed decisions in response to today's challenges and stay up to date with the latest developments in fruit production.
Membership fee
- Fruit growers: €350 (excluding VAT)
- Winegrowers: €200 (excluding VAT)
Benefits
- Free registration for activities that qualify for the renewal of your phytolicence, including permanently employed staff registered with pcfruit
- Free general crop warnings for one crop
- Free access to pcfruit activities
- Free annual subscription to the Fruit trade magazine
- Free access to our specialised fruit-growing library
- Access to selected sections of our website, featuring professional information and practical tools
- Updates on specific research projects
- Discounts, including:
- Crop warnings: first crop free of charge, with a 50% discount on additional crops
- 25% discount on books, cultivation guides, insect traps, pheromone traps and more
- 25% discount on requested literature reviews
- 25% discount on leaf and fruit analyses
- 25% discount on must and wine analyses
Membership for schools and research institutes
Stay up to date with the latest scientific developments in fruit production.
Benefits
- Free access to pcfruit activities
- Free access to our specialised fruit-growing library
- Free annual subscription to the Fruit trade magazine
- Discounts, including:
- Crop warnings: first crop free of charge, with a 50% discount on additional crops
- 25% discount on books, cultivation guides, insect traps, pheromone traps and more
