HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, August 11, 2023

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Europe, Canada, and the United States: Is it all the same for packaging?

“We are young in the US and Canada but are bringing decades of experience in manufacturing and implementing full packaging lines for fruits and…

Martijn Weijtens, Agriculture Council Paris:

"Imports of fruit and vegetables perceived as embarrassing by France"

"Currently, France imports half of their fruit and vegetables, which is perceived as embarrassing for a country that prides itself on its agricultural…

Greenhouse coverings to benefit from diffuse light

Greenhouse growers wishing to maximize production and achieve plant uniformity should check out the benefits of diffuse light in a greenhouse. Diffuse…

“Cover your upgrade costs with a single crop cycle”

Navigating your irrigation system to discover the perfect balance of nutrients, fertilizer, and water can seem like an arduous task. In an environment…

Santa Lucia and Lavalle are the most important tomato production areas in Corrientes, Argentina:

"More than 50% of the plants in affected greenhouses showed symptoms of ToBRFV"

A team from the Horticultural Plant Pathology Laboratory in the Agricultural Experimental Station of Inta Bella Vista recently published in the New Disease…

Red Harvest equips doors with sensors to grow even more hygienically

In today's horticultural landscape, as a large cultivation company, you soon have several greenhouses. The same goes for Red Harvest, which has four…

José Miguel López, of Hortamar:

"This year, the planting in the Netherlands will be at 100%, so we are starting without the concerns of last season"

The first analyses of the horticultural campaign in Almeria point to the fact that, so far, there has been a halt in the expansion of the tomato and…

“Quality is the start and end point because it allows us to establish a price”

"We use medical-grade monitoring devices to ensure the health and performance of our micro trees," says Mark Hassenkamp, CEO of RedSun Hortitech. "Even…

Robot maker failed to find new investor, relaunch still under investigation

The possibilities for a relaunch of robot developer Honest AgTech are (still) under investigation. The trustee notes in a first bankruptcy report that talks…

Live training session for Priva Connected users

Designed to improve user management for Priva solutions, a newly announced instructor-led training session promises to equip attendees with valuable…

Henk Boers gets book on horticultural life

Henk Boers, born in Naaldwijk (73), has been active in horticulture all his life, mainly abroad in recent years. In a book to be published this month,…

Fieldwork Robotics:

Raspberry-picking robot startup gets £1.5 mln in funding

Climate investor Elbow Beach Capital is supplying £1.5 million to raspberry-picking robot creator Fieldwork Robotics. It marks the third food-picking…

Antoine Bernet appointed Country Division Head for Crop Science Canada

Antoine Bernet has been appointed the Country Division Head (CDH) for Crop Science Canada, effective August 1, 2023. He now leads 550+ employees in…

Malaysia: University aims to improve local food landscape with urban farm

Taylor’s University lifted the curtain on the new Taylor’s Urban Farm (TUF) at its Lakeside Campus. It houses over 20 types of vegetables, fruits, and…

BASF and Vivagro to jointly distribute biological fungicide and insecticide

BASF and Vivagro signed a distribution agreement for the product Essen'ciel for the Italian and Spanish market. Essen'ciel is a natural fungicide,…

First private "Agrivoltaics" investment in Romania targeting raspberry and blackberry

The increasing temperatures in recent years have posed challenges to the cultivation of berry bushes like raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and…

IFPA celebrates outstanding exhibitors from Foodservice 2023

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) celebrated four standout winners at the Foodservice Conference Expo on July 28. The winners announced on…

Singapore, November 2, 2023:

Where do CEA and vertical farming fit within the food security puzzle?

"A stable, healthy, and resilient food system needs to be at the forefront of all key stakeholders in order to address the issue of food security.…

Could Canada be the holy grail for vertically farmed lettuce?

"Canada has the largest trade deficit in the world when it comes to leafy greens. We eat tons of them but do not produce very much, thanks partially to…

The roll of AI in breeding

Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens, according to…

Dutch vegetable breeder moves 'Freshly Forward' into Asian markets

Dutch vegetable breeder and seed supplier Rijk Zwaan's theme of 'Freshly Forward, from Foundation to Future' is part of the company's road map for…

Tomatoes in EU on average 40 euro cents more expensive than average in June

Tomato prices fell further in June, in line with multi-year European price trends. This is shown in a new update of the tomato dashboard maintained by the…

Dreamstime

Alibaba far exceeded analysts’ expectations

Aldi shoppers will now pay even less for fresh produce including apples, oranges, and peaches

UAE farming sector boosted by online sale of cropsFarmers in the UAE are embracing the power of technology by selling their produce on the popular…