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Lans Group and Tungsram develop new toplight:

"With LEDFan we're lighting the way to a better tomorrow"

As climate change becomes part of our everyday lives, an increasing number of consumers are asking for and purchasing products that have been produced sustainably, including…

A tribute to Michel Granjon: 36 years the 'body and soul' of Richel Group

"If we had to compare a company to the human body, at Richel we would say that the factory is the heart, engineers are the brain, purchasing is the legs and logistics are the…

YouTube series clarifies 'e.coli mystery' after visiting US greenhouse

Video "We're about to step into the future"

E.coli is one of the most well-known bacteria, and quite often, outbreaks in the U.S. lead back to lettuce. To show how CEA-grown lettuce is different, and to help consumers…

Theo Stolze leaves role at Stolze for advisory function

Theo Stolze has officially stepped down from Stolze as of April 1st, 2022. He is currently responsible for the export activities of the company and is also a shareholder and…

Soli Organic expands:

Organic herbs and leafy greens greenhouse coming to Seattle area

Soli Organic plans to build a new soil-based, controlled environment agriculture farm in Marysville, Washington. "The 130,000 square-foot farm will supply 5…

"Cucumber ideal gift for Valentine's Day"

'Say it with flowers' is the well known phrase and the Qutefruit team doesn't expect that to change to 'Say it with cucumbers' any time soon. However, there is one special…

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US-CAN: Ambassador Bridge blockade spells trouble for greenhouses

The mayor of Windsor, Ont. seemed perplexed. On Wednesday, he was announcing his formal request for police reinforcements from the federal and provincial governments to help…

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New research offers insight into ToBRFV resistance

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is an emerging virus that is damaging to tomatoes as well as other crops, including peppers. In a recent study, Dr. Ling and…

Ten years of VOKA Kassenbouw: "I have learned to be less stressed"

"Just call Vos, he'll sort it out." Pieter Vos still hears it often and he admittedly loves it. After bankruptcy, ten years ago this month, his greenhouse construction…

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The cost-benefits of using raffia made of biodegradable polymer in greenhouses

The use of plastics in agriculture has increased food production and reduced irrigation, pesticides, and pests. However, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of…

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What this year has in store for agtech

2021 saw Covid-19 and Brexit bringing chaos to the food system, creating a sense of urgency to develop automated solutions that will make supply chains more efficient,…

Vanessa Bersuat, Biogaronne:

“We will be among the first to put organic Gariguette on the market”

SARL Biogaronne will start harvesting its first greenhouse Gariguette around the 15th of March. Vanessa Bersuat, Sales and Purchasing Manager for Organic Fruits & Vegetables,…

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Solar panels in greenhouse cover increasingly popular

More than a year after TST introduced its new branch, Horti Solar Projects, various projects have already been completed. "We have noticed that demand for this relatively new…

De Jong Plant BV looks for Chinese partner

“China is a large and promising market for Dutch Hydrangeas”

De Jong Plant B.V. is a Dutch company specializing in the cultivation and development of hydrangea since 1988. The company also supplies other species such as Lavatera, Malva,…

US greenhouse grower awarded for blueberry packaging

Mastronardi Produce has been recognized with a Global Packaging Award at this year’s PAC Global Leadership Awards. Their BerryWorld Blueberry Snack Pack was awarded Best New…

UK: Defra plans £27 flat-rate inspection fee for all young plant imports

The NFU has welcomed new proposals to temporarily introduce a flat-rate inspection fee of £27 for all imports of young plants regardless of their destination. The government's…

Infarm

Infarm expands into the US:

New Growing Center to be built in Texas

Infarm is establishing a second Growing Center in the US in Kyle, just 20 minutes outside of downtown Austin, Texas. This marks the first step in the company’s further…

UK sensor technology to boost agronomy in India

The collaborative work aims to deliver a cost-effective environmental sensor technology to help enhance crop productivity, reduce waste and increase profitability. Overseen by…

How does scientific knowledge end up with entrepreneurs?

Scientific institutes such as Wageningen University & Research (WUR) develop a lot of knowledge that the practice helps. But how does that knowledge come to the entrepreneurs?…

US researchers creating an ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’

Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell UF/IFAS scientist Dr. Macrio Resende which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good. For…

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Rene Eekels (Baskin) about wicker fruit and vegetable display baskets

"Stores often start with an exotics shelf, and then restyle their entire fruit and vegetable aisle”

The global pandemic did not generally affect European retail chains much. Sales of Baskin's wicker Smart Edge Baskets for fruit and vegetables continued steadily. This Dutch…

IFPA commends USDA $1B investment in climate pilot projects

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement detailing their commitment to invest $1…

Horticulturalists up in arms after tomato tweet

"I took a bite and thought; do I have COVID again? But they are just Dutch tomatoes." That's what Volkskrant journalist Eva Hoeke wrote on Twitter, accompanied by a photo of a…

"Direct dependence of the Netherlands on Russian gas limited"

Dutch Climate and Energy Minister foresees no problems with gas supply this winter

Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten does not foresee any problems with gas deliveries this winter. He wrote this on Monday in a letter to the Lower…

Dutch judge settles bell pepper dispute

In the Netherlands, the court in the Hague has rendered a verdict in a dispute between a Dutch wholesaler and a Polish bell pepper buyer. The parties disagree…

Machine learning used to make fruits and vegetables more delicious

According to some, produce sold in the grocery store often tastes like cardboard. For those that agree, there are several reasons for this. Most of them stem…

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Johor growers dump vegetables due to low prices

Growers from Labis, Johor, have been dumping freshly harvested vegetables after prices fell below production costs. According to one of the affected farmers,…

South Holland delegation cancels visit to Dubai World Expo

Mayor Bouke Arends and economy councillor Albert Abee will not be traveling to Dubai. The three Westland municipal officials and co-organizers, including the…
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Green Life Farms supplies herbs and leafy greens to Farmer Joe’s market

Green Life Farms has added Farmer Joe’s, a brand-new 55,000 square foot market in Cape Coral, FL to its long list of retail partners. Farmer Joe’s is the first Florida…

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