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Tomatech-Nirit

Ofer Ben Zvi, CEO of Tomatech-Nirit:

“Food has to be tasty to drive repeat purchase and growth”

It doesn’t matter whom you talk to, or where they are from, “you hear the same thing around the world”, says Ofer Ben Zvi, CEO of Tomatech-Nirit which was recently merged.…

Mobile calculation container replaces boiler for greenhouse heating: 30% reduction in gas consumption

Various Dutch growers nowadays have a special mobile calculation container next to their greenhouse. Those who don't know any better will see a number of 'computers' suspended…

Researchers propose new framework for regulating engineered crops

A Policy Forum article published today in Science calls for a new approach to regulating genetically engineered (GE) crops, arguing that current approaches for triggering…

Process underway of getting Australia's new strawberry varieties to market

Hort Innovation is looking for a commercial partner for its two new home-grown strawberry varieties, Pink and White, with an aim to get them to market as quickly as possible.…

Wasabi grower discovering new greenhouse crops

Sander van Kampen's Dutch-grown wasabi has become well-known among chefs and hospitality wholesalers. Nowadays, his company, Dutch Wasabi, can offer them several products,…

Níjar will have a plant for the production of fuel from greenhouses' plastic waste

The Governing Council took note of the allocation to the Project Accelerator Unit (PACU) of the initiative promoted by the company Setraoil to build in Níjar…

"Red light can significantly improve the level of photosynthetic pigments in plant leaves"

Strawberry is a crop of high economic value and is widely grown all over the world. For strawberries in greenhouses during winter, due to the weak natural light intensity and…

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US: Night-time heat is killing crops, scientists are rushing to find resilient plants

As the sun sets outside with temperatures in the high 80s, where they’ll stay most of the night, several varieties of potted rice plants grow in two sections of a greenhouse…

Murat Günes, Westfalen Frischedienst Ltd:

"The price difference between Dutch peppers and Polish peppers is 150 percent"

Despite ongoing crises and constantly rising prices and costs, Westfalen Frischedienst from Hamm enjoys a great demand and, above all, a sufficient supply of peppers, Murat Günes…

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Geothermal greenhouse complex in Dikili, Türkiye holds groundbreaking ceremony

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 3-million square meter geothermal greenhouse complex in the Dikili district of Izmir, Türkiye. The groundbreaking ceremony of the…

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Plant Heritage peat statement

In light of the recent press release from the UK government on the use of peat in horticulture, Plant Heritage here sets out Plant Heritage's position. Plant Heritage fully…

COFRA appoints David Levin as Executive Chair

COFRA Holding AG has appointed David Levin as its Executive Chair, Sustainable Food, to further drive value creation and growth in this emerging area of its business…

Why do soil-based farms incorporate indoor farming into their production systems?

Food production faces challenges today beyond the fundamental struggle of producing enough food to feed a growing population. Farmers continuously navigate obstacles related…

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Koyuncu Group opens geothermal greenhouse for tomatoes

The Turkish Koyunci group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, aiming to grow for European and Middle Eastern markets. In 2021, Türkiye's…

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Lennox Island greenhouse and gardens thriving

Despite being off to a little bit of a rough start, vegetables growing in the greenhouse and gardens at Lennox Island First Nation have been doing very well. “Some of them…


Kalera releases first earnings report Indoor farming operations might be sprouting, but it isn’t all growth all the time. In its first financial report since becoming a publicly traded company, vertical farming outfit Kalera released its Q2 earnings this month with total revenue of $1.3 million and a net loss of $78.7 million, which the company attributed in part…

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Ventilation and irrigation management strategy for tomato greenhouses

Appropriate ventilation and water management strategy are beneficial to boosting crop yield and quality in greenhouses, and their optimization is crucial for improving water…

Research team reveals a ‘blueprint’ for photosynthesis

Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU), UC Berkeley, the University of Southern Bohemia, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have helped reveal…

30MHz on a mission joins a trade mission to Mexico

30MHz is a tech company with a mission, and to reinforce it, we will be joining a trade mission to Mexico. Together with a select number of other Dutch companies, knowledge…

New 2.2ha of greenhouse construction in Saudi Arabia

Recently, Kingpeng has constructed three greenhouses in Saudi Arabia, one PC greenhouse and two shade greenhouses. The total acreage is currently 22000.00 square meters. The…

Hawai: Widespread power outage leaves thousands of trout dead in aquaponic farm

Farming is a tough business, and Dobovan knew that it wouldn’t be easy when he set out in 2016 to start Hawaii’s first rainbow trout and watercress aquaponic farm. He had…

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US: FarmWild grows aquaponics for local market

Brian Rusk has set up a small aquaponics demonstration in the barn at FarmWild to show attendees how produce could be grown without soil, using limited water, and integrating…

The country's tomato and berry exports to the UK are growing strongly

Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union increase

During the first half of 2022, EU imports of fruit and vegetables from Morocco increased by 9% in volume, amounting to 1,021,743 tons, and by 21% in value,…

BLE Week 34 report

'Strawberry season entered its final phase'

As the strawberry season entered its final phase, deliveries were reduced, and the accommodation was also reduced in various ways. The range was led by domestic batches. These…

Co Konings becomes new CEO of two Dutch companies

Co Konings has been named the new CEO of both Taks Handling Systems and Buitendijk-Slaman, two Dutch companies. He joined Taks Handling Systems on April 1 and succeeds Arie…

Price of strawberries is going down in the US

Certain products that were once affected by inflation are quietly becoming affordable again. Strawberries, for instance, might see their prices go down thanks…

CS orders steps to control prices of food items

FBR withdraws all taxes on import of tomatoes and onions

With a devastating monsoon hitting crops all over Pakistan, the government’s proposal to allow the import of vegetables from India seems to have been…

IFPA names 2022 Caplan Family Business Scholarship winners

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2022 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships: Mayra…

How does retail technology help drive produce purchasing?

Undoubtedly, the pandemic escalated consumers' comfort levels with online shopping. However, yesterday's International Fresh Produce Association's Virtual Town Hall took a…

Presentation in Riyadh on September 13th

Macfrut "moves" to Saudi Arabia

Macfrut, the International Fresh Produce Fair, will present what's new for the 2023 edition in Riyadh together with its partners (Regione Emilia-Romagna and Consorzio Cermac) as well…

Spain's water reserve is at 35.9% of its capacity

According to the latest report on the State of Spain's Reservoirs by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, updated as of August 30, Spain's water reserve is…

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2022 Farm Sector Income forecast

Vegetable and melon cash receipts expected to rise by $1.6 billion in 2022

Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast to increase by $7.3 billion (5.2 percent) from 2021 to $147.7 billion in calendar year 2022. This expected increase…

Qatar: Ministry of Public Health warns against possible E. coli contaminated leafy vegetables

The Qatari Ministry of Public Health is warning consumers against consuming leafy vegetable products, spinach or arugula, of a certain brand and origin due to…

Perfection Fresh and Tess Fresh unite to grow convenience in fresh produce

Perfection Fresh is announcing it will be taking a controlling interest in Tess Fresh, a company in the fresh food industry creating and producing processed and packed fruit &…

4th annual Chef Invitational Top Chef winner announced

California Giant Berry Farms announced the winner of the 2022 Chef Invitational, Derek Seigfried from Gordon Food Service. Seigfried won the title of California Giant Berry…

Drought forcing vegetable acreage drop in South Texas

Texas’ drought conditions are undoubtedly severely affecting the state’s agriculture picture. “There are fewer plantings. This should mean higher prices down the road once we…

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