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Custom engineered, automated greenhouses: now also for food cultivation

“We get calls everyday now, from people looking for greenhouses to grow their own food or to form cooperations with neighbours,” says Erick Recors with Fullbloom Greenhouse.…

Vacancies:

"Dry-fog is the next generation of aeroponics"

Lite+Fog, a Berlin-based company, started focusing on dry-fog systems as they noticed many benefits from it. "Dry-fog is the next generation of aeroponics. I started working…

Riococo

Riococo expands biodegradable option

Ceyhinz Link/Riococo is expanding its offering of biodegradable plastic bags. Previously what was only offered to cannabis growers is now being offered to all clients…

Operating greenhouse equipment up to 500 meter range without problems

With the increasing size of greenhouses, the importance of a well-functioning industrial remote control increases. The framework of the greenhouse must not be a hindrance and…

BioSafe Systems

US (CT): Brass City Harvest Food Hub using BioSafe Systems’ smart technology for good

In the middle of a dusty brownfield there is a big, new, red building that sticks out like a red tomato in the bread aisle, Brass City Harvest Food Hub. The new facility is…

Ontario growers applaud boost to financial support program

Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers welcome the Ontario government’s decision to increase funding for Ontario’s Risk Management Program, which includes the…

Frank Royen, Welroy Fruit

"Just enough supply to meet the strawberry demand"

“The strawberry season has been very positive so far. We got off to a good start, although we were concerned that the corona crisis would have an impact on the strawberry…

GE Current extends range with new generation Lucalox HPS

GE Current, a Daintree company, today announced that the company is extending its portfolio of horticulture lighting with the introduction of a new generation of Lucalox High…

William van der Riet to connect chain parties for Axia

Axia Vegetable Seeds welcomes William van der Riet as Business Initiator - his main focus will be connecting parties in the chain. He has already gained a lot of experience in…

Philip van Geest (VGI), the Netherlands:

"Weeks of dismal tomato day trade, reasonable to high prices for cucumbers"

Tomatoes have been trading daily at a very low level for weeks. That's according to Philip van Geest. He's from the Dutch company, Van Geest International. "TOV and loose…

Special Greenhouse Construction

Six hectares of strawberry production in Russia

Richel Group is working on a 6 hectare project in Kislovodsk, Stavropol, Russia. Strawberries will be grown there.  The width is 9.60 meter, and the height under the gutter is 5…

Hort Americas

Purchasing horticultural light; what you need to know

Lamp selection when speaking about plant production in the horticulture or floriculture field is a very important decision. Lamps can be a good investment when we ask…

Plant disease and pest management in the commercial greenhouse

A commercial greenhouse or indoor farm are the perfect space for growing all manner of plants, however, this space is also perfect for the harboring of pests…

20 July - 4 September:

World Horti Center organizes Summer of Innovation Expo

This summer, you will be able to see another number of pioneering innovations and trends during the Summer of Innovation scheduled to take place from 20 July to 4 September. The…
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Documentary ‘Heart of Glass’ features urban farm that hires people with disabilities

After nearly a year on the film festival circuit, “Heart of Glass” is headed to the silver screen. The disability-centric documentary will begin airing on more than 200…

US (MN): Living Greens Farm hires new CEO

Living Greens Farm (LGF) announces the arrival of George Pastrana as its new president, chief executive officer and board member. Pastrana is a commercial leader with a…

Arlette Sijmonsma

Russian tomato prices rise for the second week in a row

Tomato prices have started to rise again in Russia, according to analysts at EastFruit. The main reason for this, according to market operators, is a rather…

Nuclear technology helps develop heat-tolerant tomato varieties in Mauritius

Faced with global warming temperatures, the Indian Ocean country of Mauritius turned to nuclear technology to develop new tomato varieties that can thrive. The new high…

'Ready2Grow' propagation set

Lux Light has the optimal solution for germination and cultivation of plants, seedlings and microgreens in the smallest space with ideal light. The combination set of Sylvania…

Paul Lightfoot from BrightFarms appointed to FVIAC

BrightFarms is happy to announce that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has appointed Paul Lightfoot, company President & Founder, to the USDA’s Fruit & Vegetable…

webinar, July 23

Stakeholder needs relevant to indoor propagation

There are economic and knowledge-based challenges that must be addressed for indoor farms to be viable in the United States despite their potential benefits. A…

By Gropro AG

Biostimulant for higher yield and securing bee population

GROPRO announces launching a new Bio-Stimulant - 'Awakening Pollination' - which stimulates the plants' natural processes to enhance flower development while increasing stamen…

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Meteor Systems BV

Sale of a greenhouse complex in the Omsk region in Russia

In the village of Ust-Zaostrovka, Omsk region, 20 kilometers from Omsk, a greenhouse is being sold. The enterprise was built in 2012 according to foreign technology Venlo,…

Wageningen University & Research

Breakthrough in research into mechanical forces in plant cells

Researchers have long been searching for ways to observe and measure the mechanical forces that act on plant cells. Professor of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter Joris…

Piggott Schools

Piggott high school's new greenhouse for students

After three years, the Piggott High School’s greenhouse now stands tall and ready for students. The school already has an animal science and agricultural mechanics program but…

Jenna Ross new International Business Development Manager at CHAP

CHAP is delighted to announce that Dr. Jenna Ross has been appointed as their new International Business Development Manager. Jenna will be transitioning out…

The corona crisis changed Swedish eating and buying habits

ICA has identified five clear changes in Swedish consumers' diets during the corona crisis. ICA is the country's leading grocery retailer.  They used sales statistics…

Amazon: Dash Cart

Food Lion: Grocery delivery service is expanding to 302 stores

Amazon unveils smart cart for new storeAs it moves more decisively into brick-and-mortar retailing, Amazon is introducing Amazon Dash Cart, which will be available for use at…

Asia LLC relies on year-round supply of mini vegetables

"First miniature black aubergines on sale for the first time"

Mini vegetables are enjoying increasing popularity in the German trade. Krefeld-based company Asia LLC has been specialising in this trading segment for several years now and…

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Frigga launches new temperature recorder T90

Last month, Frigga released their ultra low cost, disposable real-time temperature recorder that lasts up to 90 days. So far, this USB thermometer is being well received by…

by the Pritzker Hageman National food safety law firm

Cyclospora salad lawsuit filed against Fresh Express in Illinois

National food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A. has filed a Cyclospora lawsuit in conjunction with local counsel Tim Whiting, against Fresh Express in…

Dutch consul in Chongqing will open Online Sino-Dutch Conference for Climate Control Technology in the Fruit Industry

How do Chinese and Dutch cold supply chains for fruit compare?

The Netherlands is an important distributor of agricultural products and a significant participant in the international fruit and vegetable market. Innovative Dutch technology…

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