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10 Takeaways from GreenTech 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam concluded yesterday and before we bring you our extensive photo report on Monday, we've summarized ten takeaways from the show. Combining sensor technology,…

Slovenia: Lettuce greenhouse gets 9M euros investment to produce 4M lettuce head per year

At the beginning of June, Panvita began investing in a greenhouse dedicated to lettuce production. Production is expected to start in June next year,…

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A Koidra, Delphy and Priva collaborative research

Enhanced predictability through integrated autonomous growing solutions

The horticulture industry continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance crop yield, quality, and predictability. In January 2024, Koidra, a…

Van Vugt Kruiden grows along with client demand

'Time to expand and modernize,' the folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought. Why? To become more sustainable and grow along with…

Euro 2024 starts today! What does the industry think about their country's chance to win?

Tonight, the first match of the football Euro 2024 tournament will finally kick off the tournament. Our editors from the various FreshPlaza teams have…

Steve Evans is the new agent for ErfGoed in the United Kingdom

Steve Evans has started as an agent for ErfGoed Floors in the UK. Steve has his own business, SNRG Structures - supplying and installing polytunnels…

Mexico was the world's biggest tomato exporter in 2023

The Ministry of Economy has stated that Mexico positioned itself as the world's leading tomato exporter in 2023 with record exports of 2.988 billion dollars.…

Landgard Bio GmbH

Albert Fuhs of Landgard Bio Ltd:

"Dissatisfaction with producer prices is not a problem confined to Germany"

Due to rising costs in energy, wages, freight, and packaging, 2023 will be remembered as a very challenging and demanding year for organic sales. "Not…

International blueberry seminar in Guadalajara, Mexico

'Blueberry production will need to double within five years to meet the demand'

The International Blueberry Seminar in Guadalajara on June 5 and 6 saw significant participation from industry leaders. These leaders addressed the challenges…

Thai – Dutch collaborative effort for climate resilience horticulture at Horti Asia 2024 Bangkok

The 8th international trade show for innovation and technology in horticulture and floriculture "Horti Asia 2024" in Bangkok underlines the necessary…

Highlighting significant delays

Dutch hauliers point to inadequate conditions at UK border posts

Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has highlighted significant delays and inadequate conditions at UK…

GLASE 2024 Summit in Montréal, QC on November 6

Exploring the future of dynamic lighting in greenhouses

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium announces the 2024 GLASE Summit will take place on November 6,…

Koppert and Fresh Energy partner up

Koppert has signed a contract with Egyptian agricultural company Fresh Energy. The agreement, signed by Boaz Oosthoek, Business Unit Manager Middle…

Laserweeding kills weeds at the meristem before they compete for precious resources

Hort Connections 2024: Seeing some of the latest automations and technology firsthand on farm tours

As well as hearing from some of the best speakers and leaders across the horticulture and supply chain industry and attending a busy tradeshow, Hort…

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‘From 15 to 6 employees thanks to robot sorting line’

Near the Dutch village IJsselmuiden stands the world's first robot sorting and packing line in cucumber cultivation. Last year, the Vahl brothers…

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Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition

Goldenrod can perceive other plants nearby without ever touching them, by sensing far-red light ratios reflected off leaves. When goldenrod is eaten by…

NL: Registration for EnergiekEvent opened on July 2, 2024

Greenhouse as Energy Source, Wageningen University & Research BU Greenhouse Horticulture, Delphy Improvement Center, Plant Lighting and Greenhouse…

Share Logistics acquires US based customs broker Export-Import Services

Share Logistics, a global supply chain services provider, announces its acquisition of United States based Export-Import Services, an experienced customs…

Dr Martin Dougherty appointed as COO of NIAB

Dr Martin Dougherty has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NIAB, the UK's preeminent organization for crop science. Dr Dougherty brings 30…

Tomato prices surge amid supply crunch in Karnataka

In Karnataka, the price of tomatoes has escalated from Rs 40-42 per kg in early May to Rs 80, due to a supply shortage at the Kolar Agriculture Produce…

Rijk Zwaan’s sweet pepper brands receive high recognition from the International Taste Institute (ITQI)

Last week, Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo received high recognition from the International Taste Institute (ITQI). The esteemed ITQI jury, consisting…

not including English cucumbers or mini cucumbers

U.S. Salmonella Outbreak has been linked to cucumbers

Early in June, Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, recalled whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due…

Washington State University research

Robotic gripper for automated apple picking developed

A robotic gripper developed by Washington State University researchers is able to gently grab the majority of apples out of a tree without damaging the…

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JD.com's global sourcing manager gave live demonstration of how easy it is to purchase fresh fruit online in China

Tesco has strengthened its market share and maintained its profit guidance for the year

UK: Biggest grocery price increases over last five years highlighted in reportSavings experts at BravoVoucher analysed data from the Office for…