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New bio-based shading agent delivered in powder form

“Our newly developed shading agent is bio-based, making it a sustainable alternative to most products available nowadays. On top of that, we can transport more product since…

global market overview cucumbers

Increased energy costs hit winter production of cucumbers on the northern hemisphere hard

The increased energy costs have hit the winter production of cucumbers on the northern hemisphere hard. Many northern European cucumber growers have opted out of heating or…

CAN: Land Betterment acquires 50% ownership in greenhouse operations

Land Betterment Corporation subsidiary, Betterment Harvest, has successfully closed on 50% ownership interests in two world-class operational greenhouse companies, JC Fresh…

Stolze moves to new shiny headquarter

Stolze has moved to its new headquarters, located at Honderdland 781 in Maasdijk. The construction took 18 months to complete and enables the company to grow further, connect…

Avedon joins Kind Technologies’ growth journey within the horticulture greenhouse market

AgTech Group Kind Technologies attracts growth capital from Avedon Capital Partners. The parties will invest in the future growth of the company and its international…

IPM comes to an end

This week the IPM trade show in Essen was back in all its glory. Or we should say is, as the exhibition is in its final hours. But since those hours are often not the most…

NL: Future Crops goes bankrupt

On January 24, bankruptcy was declared on Future Crops Cooperative U.A. The Israeli-Dutch vertical farming company is located at the ABC Westland industrial park in Poeldijk.…

Village Farms raises $25 million

Village Farms, the produce grower that also grows cannabis under the Pure Sunfarms banner, has raised $25 million. The capital was raised through the sale of shares and warrants…

CEA Alliance hosts first Washington, DC fly-in

Members of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance met with more than 25 Congressional, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and State Departments of Agriculture leaders…

With farms in Kuwait and Singapore

Growy acquires assets and team of Kalera International (&ever)

Growy Holdings BV has acquired all of the assets, IP, and the core team of Kalera International, formerly known as &ever. This adds the fully operational automated farm in…

New white strawberry variety targets year-round supply

In the fall of 2022, a new white strawberry variety called Florida Pearl® Brand FL 16 78 109 cv (Florida Pearl) was launched. "We started with large-scale trials in 2022 and…

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UK exhibitor group ‘largest yet’ at Fruit Logistica

The Commercial Horticultural Association is proud to present the largest UK exhibitor group yet in its new location in Hall 21. Showcasing the best of UK commercial…

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California unveils plan to sustainably manage pests and eliminate high-risk pesticides by 2050

The state joined leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds to unveil a roadmap of ambitious goals and actions to accelerate California’s systemwide transition to sustainable…

Encouraging prospects for Italian fruit and vegetables in US

Italy exports approximately 60% of its tomatoes to the US every year

Fresh Up Your Life is a project promoted by CSO Italy and financed by the European Union. It has returned to the US at the Winter Fancy Food show, which ended…

Higher cucumber pricing reflects lessened supply and inflated costs

Supplies of cucumber look to be tighter out of Mexico. For Produce House LLC, this is a transition time when its shade house cucumbers are coming from the northern region of…

Tomato cousin’s coolest quirk

If you’ve ever seen tomatillos in a supermarket, you’ve probably noticed the dry, papery husk surrounding them. Groundcherries, a miniature relative of the tomatillo, also…

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Pakistan's LNG crisis sparks dangerous 'bag gas' trade

Locals of Karak district in northwest Pakistan are using hoses to siphon gas from main supply lines and filling plastic bags with natural gas to bring it to their homes for…

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South Essex Fabricating Inc.

Last month, SEF held their Annual Employee Holiday Party. Included in the celebration was the acknowledgment of the many employees who received a Milestone Anniversary Award.…

Farm Credit Canada is the lead investor in the Global Pioneer Fund

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has been announced as the lead investor of SVG Ventures| THRIVE's third fund, the SVG Ventures Pioneer Fund (Pioneer Fund). FCC is a…

Dutch ambitions to make the international fresh food chain more sustainable

In terms of sustainability, the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector is an international leader. In which aspects is the sector different from other countries in…

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Japan: Lemons defy the cold in 'Snow Country' greenhouses

The harvesting of yukiguni, or 'Snow Country,' lemons grown in greenhouses in Yamagata Prefecture has begun again in 2023. One of the fruit farmers is Hiroaki Ishioka, age 62.…

GreenOnyx

Israeli startup growing ready-to-eat duckweed-based green for daily intake

GreenOnyx has developed a sterile, fully autonomous modular tech farm to grow fresh ready-to-eat duckweed-based green superfood for daily intake. An Israeli agritech startup…


US (WI): Organic grower is planning five-story urban farm development in Milwaukee A five-story urban farm development featuring an organic growing operation and other uses could be coming to Milwaukee's south side. Beyond Organic Corp. is proposing the 85,000-square-foot building at 716 W. Windlake Ave., just south of West Historic Mitchell Street. That's according to a new Common Council filing. Beyond…

Human Capital Agenda for greenhouse horticulture set to 2025

Greenhouse horticulture goes for people-oriented employment

The board of Glastuinbouw Nederland recently adopted the Human Capital Agenda for the next three years. The HCA is greenhouse horticulture's policy agenda for…

Investigating the right plant spectrum on Chinese medicinal crops

"A vertical farm is one of the most dynamic and potential fields in absorbing and applying high-tech achievements in the process of agricultural production and represents the…

Cascades launches new eco-friendly packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables

Cascades has announced the launch of a new closed basket made of recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard for the produce sector. An alternative to food packaging that is…

Farmers warn fruit and veg prices will go up

Sub-zero frosts harm Murcia crops

This week, farmers in the Murcia region are waking up in different scenes of devastation: lettuce, artichokes, and even citrus fruits are frozen solid in their…

Dari Ecomeccanica is attending Fruit Logistica for the first time

Italian vegetable harvesters are partnering with the Netherlands

Dari Ecomeccanica is a young and dynamic Italian company that stays abreast of innovation and makes important changes in the field of agricultural mechanics. The company…

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Effects of excessive irrigation researched

Excessive irrigation and chemical fertilizer application in the greenhouse can lead to resource waste, environmental pollution, and unstable or even reduced fruit yields. A…

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