Setting up the horti industry from scratch in Malawi

As the world of horticulture advances fast across the world, there are some places where the sector is just now taking its first steps. Malawi indeed…

CAN (ON): Van der Ende's Canadian branch to launch on July 17

Van der Ende's Canadian branch in Kingsville, Ontario, will be fully operational starting July 17, 2023. Renovation"Over the past few months, we have…

Yerevan Greenhouse Forum:

A step toward the future of high-tech greenhouses in Armenia

In June 2023, Richel Group and Agrotech Armenia organized Yerevan Greenhouse Forum, a significant event for the horticultural sector in Armenia. The…

Pere Meya, project director of Tip Top Tomatoes: "We will present this new variety at Fruit Attraction"

"In Europe, our umami tomato can compete directly with the best RAF"

Although tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, specialization is gaining more and more weight in the industry as consumers demand a…

Former CEO and founder Johnathan Webb transitioned to CSO role

Tony Martin appointed CEO of AppHarvest

Following the recent turmoils at AppHarvest, Tony Martin has been appointed as CEO of AppHarvest, effective immediately, while former CEO and founder…

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CAN: Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada express concern over Port of Vancouver labor strike

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is raising concerns over the Port of Vancouver labor strike. Recognized as a vital artery for the…

Engineering a washing line for 1 m³ crates

Something special happens when two businesses come together, and each can contribute a missing puzzle piece. When both parties have an intuitive…

Webinar Thursday, July 20:

The importance of climate and context in tomato production

Building on presentations at the Global Tomato Congress and CEA 4.0, a new webinar from WayBeyond will challenge the singular focus on achieving high-yield…

From the crate unfolding machine to an insertion module and more to come

Sometimes you come across entrepreneurs who live in a boy's book. Joost Reintjes is a case in point. Having completed an MBO and HBO course in…

Italy holds the leading position in the smooth parsley, sage, thyme and rosemary market

Kenya is currently the leading supplier of basil to Europe

"80% of European basil supplies currently come from Kenya, a leading country for the winter market. The produce arrives via chilled air cargo, so…

AdeptAg unveils North American Support Network

AdeptAg has established its North American Support Network (NASN). The NASN's purpose is to offer rapid, 24/7 support to key geographic regions where…

Overcoming Bremia challenges:

Harnessing the power of resistances in leafy crops

Bremia is a genetically diverse organism responsible for causing downy mildew in lettuce. This pathogen poses a significant problem for lettuce growers…

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Organic products in Georgia – high demand, low consumer awareness

Greenhouse farm “Bostani” (translated as “Vegetable Garden”) will not be able to export for several more years. Beka Barjadze, the founder of the…

Rob van der Weele (The Greenery) gives soft fruit market update:

"Good strawberry sales, blueberry season starts"

The soft fruit season is well underway at The Greenery. "There's plenty of summer fruit, but the vacations have started, so it's always a matter of…

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Strawberry production can lead to long-term plastic pollution, study shows

Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of strawberries sheds large quantities of…

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US (TX): Greenhouse lettuce farm uses 90% less water and no chemicals

A new lettuce farm in Texas named Revol Greens uses greenhouse technology with various benefits for the consumer and the environment. It produces…

Exhibit space sales open for CPMA 2024

Exhibit space sales for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) are now open. CPMA 2024 will take…

Leah Heiden joins Eason Horticultural Resources' National Sales Team

Leah Heiden has joined Eason Horticultural Resources' National Sales Team. "We are excited to announce that Leah Heiden has joined the EHR national sales team.…

JPFA launches International Symposium on Plant Factory

Toward a sustainable future. The JPFA aims for open discussion and international co-creation on various issues during the International Symposium on Plant…

Turkey: Colonized lettuce variant results in more growth and larger leafs

New research by Ayola, a Turkish supplier of hybrid vertical farming systems, grew lettuce in vitro conditions and vegetative experiments in soil. The…

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Growers invited to participate in strawberry survey

Gabriel Kwesi Yeboah, a Ph.D. scholar at Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Virginia Tech, is conducting a survey with…

Scotland’s renewables to boost vertical farming credentials

Scotland’s increasing use of renewable energy could make vertical farming techniques more climate-friendly than the traditional ways our greens are…

Drone application controls spider mite in Italian tomatoes

Italy produces more tomatoes than any other European country, so it should come as no surprise that we play an increasing role in the biological…

The words of Ettore Ceccarelli (Julius):

"The decisions taken by Brussels do not reflect the needs of European citizens"

"Over the last period, I have given a lot of thought to issues concerning the sale of fresh produce, such as the drop in consumption, speculation, and…

Marieke van Heeswijk joins as supervisory board member at RedStar

Marieke van Heeswijk has joined the Supervisory Board of international tomato specialist RedStar from June 1. The fast-growing company says it can make good…

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Waitrose has teamed up with Uber Eats

Freshippo has opened its biggest supply chain center in Shanghai

Ocado launches first robotic warehouse in Asia with AeonBritish online supermarket and technology group Ocado said its first robotic warehouse in Asia,…