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Coronavirus outbreak affects horticultural industry

Gesundheit startet hier! That’s what the disinfection gel dispensers read on the IPM last week. This week the Chinese hall is pretty empty during the Fruit Logistica show in…

Fruit Logistica: The latest from Hall 8.1

The paths are filled, the talks are ongoing and some people are having a hard time after the first night in Berlin. Yes, Fruit Logistica is in full swing.  The show kicked off somewhat…

Guidelines for choosing the most efficient lamp for your production

Nowadays with continuously increasing energy prices, an efficient way of energy utilization is becoming a major issue in order to run a profitable business and tackle climate…

Management change at TC van den Dool

At TC van den Dool there has been a change in management; Ad Kokshoorn transfers his shares in the company to Marco van Ardenne. Marco, together with Vincent van den Dool, are…

Global experts in tissue culture unite

"Tissue cultures can now be planted automatically at a rate of up to 15,000 plants per hour"

Two experienced global plant tissue culture companies are joining forces to bring the significant benefits of automation to customers around the world. Lab Associates, founded…

US: Controlled-environment agriculture could reduce food waste

Moving production to controlled environments, such as greenhouses or vertical farming concepts, has the potential to reduce food waste by minimizing environmental exposure…

"EasyTrack is a trolley for optimal crop care"

Berg Hortimotive recently introduced the EasyTrack crop care machine which is suitable for worldwide application. This compact and robust machine has been specifically…

Erik de Jong, Jongfresh:

"Dutch radish market shortage due to the idea that demand would fall after the festive season"

There has been a significant shortage in the radish market over the last few weeks. "Everyone focused on the festive season. After New Year's Day, the supply declined…

A bug’s life: How a British grower protects peppers against pests

Tangmere Airfield Nurseries has used natural biological pest control as part of their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system for the past 30 years, since the business first…

Turkey's first plant factory enters production in Antalya

An Antalya-based firm has established Europe's largest and Turkey's first plant factory with an estimated investment of 2.5 million euros ($2.77 million), as part of its…

Special Trade Shows 2020

FL.C hosts professional seminar during Fruit Logistica

R&D, the "hidden spice" in Israeli fresh herbs

FL.C, one of Israel's leading exporters of fresh herbs, joined forces with the association of herb growers in Israel and the Israeli export institute to host the first…

Volatility in market prices helps drive food loss

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that annually, over $161 billion of food at the retail and consumer stage of the supply chain goes uneaten. Food loss also…
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UK: Swansea to get apartment building with built-in greenhouses

A futuristic "living" building which will be home to plants, vegetables, fish and people has been given the go-ahead by Swansea councillors. Greenhouses, terraces and rooftop…

US (NY): Bartender opens hydroponic farming company in Patchogue

Many locals in Patchogue know Cory Mahony for his skills behind the bar at James Joyce Pub. What most don’t know is after his late-night shifts, he heads a few blocks west in…

Effects of cover whitening concentrations on tomato in Mediterranean greenhouses

A new study analyzes the influence of whitening a greenhouse roof on the microclimate and yield of a tomato crop. In the west sectors of two multi-span greenhouses, a…

EU approval for €200 million investment in Irish agri-food sector

The EU Commissioner for Trade, Phil Hogan, has welcomed approval by the EU Commission of a €200 million investment scheme for processing and marketing of agricultural products…

US (AL): Students test plants for NASA partnership

Select students in agriculture classes at LeCroy Career Technical Center and Chilton County High School participated in collecting data on lettuce that will be given to…

Indian researchers show off resistant tomato

New hybrids of fruits, vegetables and flowers and state-of-the-art technology were part of the National Horticulture Fair, organised by the Indian Institute of Horticultural…

New partnership to develop bigger, tastier blueberries

Consumers across the world may soon be experiencing tastier, fuller-sized blueberries year-round, thanks to a new breeding partnership in blueberries that will…

Bumblebees carry heavy loads in economy mode

Bumblebees are the big lifters of the insect world, able to fly back to the hive with almost their own body weight in nectar on board. A study published Feb. 5 in Science…

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Measured over 2014-2017

Throughout most of the day, more US women prepare food than men

Using 2014-17 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual American Time Use Survey, ERS researchers determined when Americans engage in food preparation, also looking at…

Alternative energy sources for greenhouse heating systems urgently sought

Only tomatoes produced without fossil fuels at Migros

Migros intends to purchase only vegetables from fossil-free heated greenhouses in Switzerland in the future. That is why the vegetable growers are eagerly looking for…

Australia: Labour agreement promises access to skilled labour

With the implementation of the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) this year, Australian horticultural companies are better equipped to help ease…

After border with China will be closed

Vegetables in Khabarovsk Krai will be imported from Turkey

With the closure of the border in the far East due to health concerns, suppliers in the Khabarovsk region will import Turkish vegetables instead of Chinese…

IKEA commits to biodegradable mushroom packaging

Conventional packaging waste makes up a massive portion of the plastic pollution damaging waterways, animals, and natural resources. On top of that, plastic is sourced from…

November 2019 saw continued growth in EU agri-food trade exports

The EU once again recorded an increase in the monthly export value of agri-food products in November 2019. The value of exports rose by 7.3% from November 2018, hitting €13.43…

Lighthizer pledged to explore new protections for farmers

Seasonal trade tensions between US and Mexico looming

In spite of the goodwill generated after USMCA was signed, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. Allegedly, Mexico…

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Nogales to witness stepped-up tomato inspections

In about two months, much heavier inspections of imported Mexican tomatoes will start. In Nogales, Arizona’s massive produce import business has 60 days to…

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