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New greenhouse technique hall at Fruit Logistica approved

Trade, cultivation, and suppliers in everything fresh are once again meeting in Berlin at Fruit Logistica. After the April edition last year due to corona, the fair is now…

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EU: In-vitro plant gene editing technique excluded from GMO rules

Organisms obtained by the in vitro application of a technique/method of mutagenesis which has conventionally been used in a number of in vivo applications and has a long…

Port International

Port International and Zeiler Hungária provide insights into their sustainable cucumber production

"Sustainability is really a thing here"

Direct importer of fresh fruit and vegetables Port International and the Hungarian cucumber producer Zeiler Hungária are linked by a long-standing partnership. What makes the…

Adowa Koren brings a new way of farming to the continent of Africa

Bringing sustainable food projects into African schools to prepare for future food insecurity

Green Staples Collective Ltd, a multifaceted Eco- Environmental company founded by Adowa Koren, launched its first Urban farming education pilot program in September 2022 in…

"Producing thousands of healthy, vigorous plants from cuttings is not easy"

Serres Yargeau, located in Sherbrooke in the province of Quebec, Canada, produces annual flowers, vegetable plants, and poinsettias for the retail market,…

Pablo Rode, Hertiage Farms:

"To maximize quality and consistency, we set up an automated concept right from the start"

Heritage Farms – a high-tech greenhouse facility in Leamington, Ontario, Canada – grows grape tomatoes exclusively for the Sunset (Mastronardi Produce) trading company, for…

Cooperation between Royal Brinkman and CE-Line:

First Celine measuring system installed at plant nursery Gitzels

A technical installation that takes completely independent samples of watering and drain water: not once a week but eight (!) times a day. And it doesn't stop at taking a…

Two INSV-resistant Romaine lettuce varieties for US market launched

After years of intensive research and breeding, the Dutch vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan is launching two Romaine lettuce varieties for the US market with a resistance…

Idroterm Serre (Italy)

How the strawberry sector is tackling the future with substrate and 4.0 cultivation

The strawberry sector also needs to update in order to keep up with the times. This is also why the Zavoli cultivation company from Rimini, Italy, decided to go from tunnel…

50Ha greenhouse

Polish grower Citronex expands in Romania

The Polish company Citronex, one of the largest importers and distributors of bananas in Europe, is developing their activities in Romania. The investment of a 50Ha greenhouse…

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Packaging philosophy according to the Guillin Group

Plastic or cardboard but with an emphasis on practicality, protection, and zero-waste

Packaging has to keep up with the times in order to present each product in the best possible way. The Guillin Group's Fresh Produce Division, with its companies Ciesse Paper,…

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The effects of various irrigation levels and fertilization practices on drip-irrigated greenhouse tomato

Excessive irrigation and chemical fertilizer application in the greenhouse can lead to resource waste, environmental pollution, and instable or even reduced fruit yields. A…

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Mushrooms emerge from the shadows in pesticide-free production push

Poland, the Netherlands, and Spain are Europe's largest mushroom producers. Mention La Rioja in northern Spain, and most people will picture majestic sun-drenched vineyards…
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Circular horticulture tour with Ted Duijvestijn

An inspiring session with one of the innovators of Dutch greenhouse horticulture, Ted Duijvestijn, and his vision of the future and how students play a major role in this.…

Pitch your robot

Horizon 2020 project agROBOfood, which aims to establish an ecosystem that promotes and supports the adoption of robotic technologies within the agri-food sector, is now…

"We need heating for our cultivation, and through this cooperation we manage to still produce sustainably"

Surveys and market research studies have found that an increasing number of consumers are seeking out sustainable and environmentally friendly food options. Some of the key…

Double win for Mastronardi Produce at Global Packaging Competition

Two Mastronardi Produce brands were celebrated for excellence in package design and innovation at the prestigious PAC Global Awards last Tuesday night, February 7. The…

Great Northern Products

"We are rapidly expanding to meet the need for chitosan products"

Great Northern Products is rapidly expanding to meet the agricultural needs of USA and South American farming communities through the distribution of chitosan products under…

Olmix Group finalizes acquisition of foliar biostimulants, seed treatment solutions business

Olmix Group finalized on 26th January 2023 the integration of the French biotech company Bois Valor, an expert in foliar biostimulants and seed treatment…

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Iran: Minister assures importance of improving greenhouse cultivation

The improvement of greenhouse cultivation is a main priority policy of the Agriculture Ministry, as stated by the deputy agriculture minister. In this concern, many ventures…

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New open resource will accelerate research towards better targeted crop protection

Genome boost for nature-friendly pest control

A new database of 19 insect genomes encompassing some of the most damaging pests of crops worldwide has been made publicly available. It includes some of the most common pest…

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Gene Ingratta

This past October…….we undertook the daunting task of raising the roof in our flagship range. Built in 1999, this double poly area had a rain gutter height of 16 feet…… by…

Pricing back down to historical levels for green bell peppers

Supplies of green bell peppers have been fairly steady. As Michael Wilson of National Produce Marketing Inc. in Etobicoke, Ontario, notes, it is bringing in…

France: Mycophyto raises 4 million euro

After a remarkable fundraising of 1.4 million euros [1.5 million USD] in 2019, Mycophyto has recently closed a new round of financing of 4.155 million euros…

Tomato grower successfully combats algae, bacteria, and biofilm

"The inside of the pipe was so clean, I sent a photo"

Last autumn, tomato grower Frank Dekker decided to start the upcoming season a little later. The ongoing cultivation was extended into December. As a result, January became…

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Oversupply leads to challenging Tasmanian strawberry season

Due to the LaNina effect across the region, Tasmania has seen cooler and wetter weather through the spring and summer, there have also been record low light levels. These…

Poorthuis Packaging at Fruit Logistica 2023

"Presenting Europe's lightest PP bucket"

This is Poorthuis Packaging's first time exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. And the timing could not be better, says this Dutch company's team. Poorthuis is showcasing a…

Cucumber and strawberry prices also soar

Tomato price surpasses record 2022 prices

In one week, the average price for at the VBT rose well above 2 euros per kilo. As in week 4, vine tomato prices are still just a little better than for loose…

Some produce inventories hit by consumers prepping for Polar Vortex

Friday, February 3, saw a Polar Vortex, or arctic air, drop on and move through North America's East Coast, with temperatures plummeting in many areas. A number of states were…

Is the cold weather pushing the vegetable market?

Winter has finally arrived in Sicily as well after a warm start of the season that meant that producers and traders could not make the most of the cold even during the…

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US (HI): Ag Dept accepting applications for Specialty Crop grants program

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Development Branch is currently accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Fiscal Year…

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