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Photo report: Fruit Logistica 2025

Want to know all about the latest trends in horticulture, what was hot at Fruit Logistica, what markets are developing and what products were shown?…

Combatting spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage

"The fight against spider mites takes another step forward", the team with Koppert says as they announce the launch of Spidex Vital Go. Spidex Vital Go…

Abu Dhabi-developed AI robot automates strawberry harvesting with precision

An AI-powered robot developed in Abu Dhabi is transforming strawberry harvesting. Created by experts at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial…

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US: Construction begins on 25-acre Rhode Island greenhouse

Construction is moving forward on a 25-acre greenhouse that is being built off of Ten Rod Road and South County Trail in Exeter. Rhode Island Grows…

Using agriculture to revamp things in Lebanon

The ILO, the International Labor Organization, is committed to supporting horticulture farmers in Lebanon to enhance productivity and increase incomes,…

Mexico's 2025 berry production forecast to rise, with exports reaching 752,000 metric tons

Production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is forecast to increase in 2025, driven by export and domestic demand, adequate access to…

Australia: Using excess plants for good

What do you do with excess plants after establishing a trial? Well, at Western Sydney University's research facility, the excess plants are donated to…

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US: Greenhouse settles unfair labor practices lawsuit

An Alabama-based plant-growing company with a location near Watsonville has agreed to settle allegations of unfair labor practices. Bonnie Plants, LLC,…

Ukraine blocks imported lettuce due to quarantine pest detection

Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered…

Banana harvest continues in Kazakhstan’s greenhouses

In southern Kazakhstan, in the Sairam district, bananas grow in a greenhouse operated by GenGroup Qazaqstan. This might seem unusual for a country with cold…

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Bloss receives Superior Taste Award top rating

Sweet blackberry variety 'Bestum' introduced

FruitMasters officially introduced the new sweet blackberry, Bestum, at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. This variety is the latest addition to FruitMasters'…

New board chair for Saga Robotics

Saga Robotics has announced the appointment of Dorn Wenninger as Chair of the Board. Dorn understands agriculture crop customers, having held senior…

New biological R&D center for ICL

ICL has unveiled a new biological research and development center aimed at creating products to improve global food security and sustainability.…

Using sensor controlled fertigation for better quality and yields in hydroponic strawberry growth

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) production has experienced a growth in popularity in recent years,…

Influencing the source-to-sink dynamics of hydroponic lettuce plants

An understanding of how amendments influence the sink-to-source relationship in leafy crops can be used to optimize plant resource allocation for…

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How watering volumes influence chilli growth

Chili peppers are a staple food for countries worldwide and are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. One of the world's largest chili consumers,…

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It's truly inspiring to see entrepreneurs in developing parts of Asia pioneering controlled environment agriculture, these greenhouses. Proving its potential in lowland…

Greenhouse grower recognized for branding with four PAC Global Awards

Mastronardi Produce was honored with four prestigious PAC Global Awards, recognizing excellence in brand marketing, package design, and innovation…

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Canada: Lofty goals for indigenous groups seeking food success

Benjamin Feagin is on a mission to transform the way Indigenous communities grow and sustain their own food sources. The CEO of Dryden-based AgriTech…

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Looking at the effects of vermiwash on the antioxidant system of tomatoes

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Miller), is a globally important agricultural product, yet it is under significant threat from pests such as the tomato…

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China sees vegetable prices rise in January thanks to seasonal changes

China's national vegetable basket price index reached 125.78 in January, 3.26 points higher from the previous month. This rise was largely driven by…

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Armenia exports rose in 2024

Armenia exported $118.5 million worth of greenhouse products in 2024, a significant rise from $74.4 million in 2023, according to Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan, who…

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US (CO): Geothermal experts meet with Pagosa community members

Last Thursday, a local geothermal expert, Kirsten Skeehan, and Courtney King, an architect, met with the Growers and Producers Forum and community…

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Spicing up your life with North Carolina peppers

Have you ever wondered how N.C. peppers are grown and harvested? A passion for peppers has been a part of Randy Bailey's identity since he was…

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US (NY): New greenhouse gets approval in St. Lawrence County

A greenhouse in the town of Massena has received a preliminary approval from the St. Lawrence County Planning Board but with a handful of conditions.…

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Farm diversifying its products by adding hydroponics

College kids enjoying salad. Cooks adding a touch of zest to their food in the spring. Tourists relishing a hamburger in the summer breeze at the…

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European vertical integration: growing in Portugal, distributing in Germany and Australia

The medical cannabis market is growing worldwide, with more countries looking to regulate the sector, as well as patient numbers increasing in already…

US: Agriculture blooms at Farm Arts Collective

Spinach leaves are sprouting at Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Wayne County even as winter frost covers much of Northeast Pennsylvania. Tannis Kowalchuk…

Researchers discover how to determine sugar content in white strawberries without damaging them

A research team comprising scientists from the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) and Nagoya University has discovered a way to…

Helicopter deployed to spot illegal discharges

Once a month, the Delfland Water Board carries out a helicopter inspection flight in the areas containing greenhouses. Robbert Ballings, project leader…

European packaging paper prices decline amid weak demand and industry consolidation

In January 2025, the European packaging paper market observed continued price adjustments due to tepid consumer demand. Testliner prices fell by 3%…

Fresh berry sales surge, ranking second in U.S. retail food and beverage market

Driscoll's has been recognized as the second-largest retail food and beverage brand in Circana's latest ranking. This marks a significant milestone for the…

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Lidl kicking off new year with 9 store openings in one month

BRC confirms optimism on UK retail footfall in JanuaryRetail footfall in January showed a much-needed increase compared with last year, according to…

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