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CAN: Opportunity is in full bloom at Growtec

Born and raised in Leamington, Ontario, Brian Zimmermann has farming in his blood. “I grew up on a farm, working alongside my father and grandfather who were both successful…

Juliane Guichaoua, Prince de Bretagne:

“Despite the increase in energy costs, we are still following our initial production schedule”

For more than 40 years, Prince de Bretagne has specialized in the production of many tomato varieties: round, old and small fruit. “We have 80 producers of tomatoes, spread…

European tomato prices hold up well in March

Tomato prices in the Netherlands were twice as high as usual in March. On average, a kilo fetched €2.82, according to the European Commission's tomato dashboard. Tomato prices…

US: Vertical Harvest raises $8.35 million

Vertical Harvest, a US vertical farming and greenhouse company is shaping a new model of civic infrastructure in the U.S. with urban indoor vertical farms co-located with…

New grower guide for Ellepots by A.M.A.

A.M.A. Horticulture introduces the new Ellepots by A.M.A. Grower Guide, a quick-reference guide to help growers and propagators make the right selections for their crop,…

Working in a data-driven way in the herb segment

Expanding and standing out with fresh herbs: That is what Vitalicious, Vitacress Real's herb brand, aimed at the foodservice sector, focuses on. They use market data to…

Three new halls for Van der Valk Systemen under construction

Since January, the groundworkers have been on the move at Van der Valk Systemen in Monster. And now the next phase of construction has begun: the piles are being driven. Ton…

Focusing on the entire lighting and energy purchasing processes

“Our goal has been to be a one-stop shopping partner for growers through the entire buying process: seeking LED lighting for grow facilities and ancillary lighting (office,…

HortiContact Innovation Awards 2022 nominations announced

Three are the nominees for this year's Dutch HortiContact Innovation Award. They are Signify, Broekhof Verpakkingen BV, and PATS-drones. The winner will be announced on…

Pietro Ciardiello from Coop Sole

The strawberry situation before Easter

"Strawberry demand is quite lively at the moment and we are somewhat feeling the pressure. The week before Easter has always been positive for strawberries and demand is good…

Local Bounti ‘pauses’ $40M Pasco greenhouse

Local Bounti has “paused” construction of its $40 million greenhouse complex in east Pasco. The Pasco facility was supposed to be the second in a network of high-tech complexes…

Special Post-Harvest & Packaging

Lots of attention for sustainable packaging at Fruit Logistica

Only two Canadian companies exhibited at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week. It was likely a combination of reduced travel due to the pandemic and the fact that Canada had…

Connecting Vietnam and The Netherlands in one business platform

On Friday 8th April, the first live event for many months of DBAV/NVCC took place. Recently, the two organizations DBAV & NVCC, announced an intensive collaboration, where by all…

US (TX): Governor Abbott: "Reconsider state DPS produce Inspections to help feed Texas families"

Over $9 billion dollars’ worth of produce is traded through Texas, but unfortunately the recent rule “Texas Border Truck Inspection Enforcement Action” has severely impacted…


Dr. Rex researching hemp and aquaponics at the University of Arizona "Growing hemp in aquaponics results in higher yields, better cannabinoid and terpene profile" The lack of skilled labor can be addressed at its very root with education. No wonder many universities in the US are launching, or already have, programs to train the near-future generation of cannabis professionals. While there’s still a long way to go about that, as the demand for such an education way outweighs the supply,…

Bahrain: Tomato prices down as more shipments arrive

Khalid Al Amin, Head of Food and Agriculture Committee at Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), said that prices of many vegetables have fallen…

Rose Drummond lights a new path with Sollum LEDs

Priding themselves on offering a unique experience to their customers, Rose Drummond (Drummondville, Québec) has chosen Sollum Technologies equally LED grow light solution to…

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Water use remains issue with BrightFarms lettuce greenhouse project

Water use remains an issue with an industrial lettuce greenhouse being proposed in Yorkville at the corner of Eldamain Road and Corneils Road. Lettuce producer BrightFarms…

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Could high fertilizer prices create food shortages?

Global fertilizer prices have bounced again, and this time it’s not just farmers who are worried. Consumers too are starting to wonder what will this mean for food prices and…

Ireland: Rising farm output prices unlikely to fully offset higher production costs

A new report, by economists at Teagasc, warns of continued financial concerns for Irish farmers over the coming months, as high costs, largely, but not…

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Blue Ridge Community College awarded $1M to build a new greenhouse

The Golden Leaf Foundation awarded a $1 million grant on April 7 to fund a new greenhouse for Blue Ridge Community College’s horticulture program. The new structure will…

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The effect of vapor pressure deficit regulation on the growth of tomato plants

Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) has been identified as an increasingly important driver of plant functioning, and thus VPD regulation has been widely recognized as having the…

Dutch agricultural exports to Mexico reach record highs

Agricultural exports from The Netherlands to Mexico are booming. With almost € 480 million in export value to Mexico, 2021 recorded the highest export numbers ever. Dutch…

3rd generation grower shares his thoughts on greenhouse vegetable production

Agriculture has definitely shifted over the years. Traditional field farming is obviously still a necessary option, and will always have a place on peoples’ plates. However, a…

Moroccan food exports to UK up almost 40% post-Brexit

Moroccan food exports to the United Kingdom have increased by roughly 40% since January 2021, more than 80% of which are tomatoes and citrus fruits. Chris…

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For more biodiversity in conventional fruit and vegetable production

Lidl and Global GAP reveal the first sector-wide certification

Lidl and Global GAP, together with partners, have developed a certification for the protection of biodiversity in the conventional production of fruit and…

The damage recorded in as little as 72 hours accounts for more than 30% of a year's insurance premium

Last weekend's frost was the worst ever agrarian insurance event in Spain

According to the first estimates of Agroseguro, the compensations for the frost in Spain last week, due to the Ciril storm, rose to 150 million euros. "The…

Scherpenhuizen, Ruud and Robbert Krul, Henri and Paul Schockman start Freshclusive

New kid on the block in overseas fruit and vegetable export

For the past twenty years, brothers Robbert and Ruud Krul and Henri and Paul Schockman have repeatedly expressed their ambition to do something for themselves. The bankruptcy…

Mexican truck inspections are bad news for berry, avocado, tomato and lime prices

On Monday Mexican truckers, protesting strict inspections ordered by Texas governor Greg Abbott, began blocking the United States’ most important entry point…

Statistics New Zealand says 7.6% annual hike in food prices is biggest since 2011

New Zealand fruit and vegetable prices up 18% in a year

According to Stats NZ, food prices in New Zealand have risen 7.6% in the last year - the highest annual increase in over a decade. The 7.6% increase in food…

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Herb consumption is growing steadily:

Parsley is by far the favorite herb of the Germans

Kitchen herbs and microgreens are almost omnipresent. Even if they are rarely the main protagonists on the plate, the aromatic herbs play a very important role in the overall…

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Sustainable CEA in extreme climates

The Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC) announces the second in a series of seminars running the length of 2022. These seminars will be run by scientists and industry experts.…

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