Producer Stefan Scherzer on greenhouse vegetables grown in Germany:

“Without domestic production, imported goods would inevitably be more expensive”

With a total of three modern production sites and a total area of almost 40 hectares of greenhouse cultivation, Franconian family business Scherzer is…

Building code change set to increase cost of greenhouse structures in Ontario

The 1995 Farm Building Code will soon be superseded by the 2024 Ontario Building Code. Greg Van Geest with Westbrook Greenhouse Systems explains how…

21-acre greenhouse planned in Augusta, Canada

Growing IGF Canada, Inc. announces a plan to establish a 21-acre greenhouse facility in the Township of Augusta, Ontario, Canada. To ensure the…

KWS inaugurates new R&D facility in Uberlândia, Brazil

As part of its international growth strategy, seed specialist KWS opened its new research and breeding station for vegetables in Uberlândia, located in…

Manuel Pimentel: "We are in the middle of a change of cycle"

Large turnout on the first day of the 9th International Berry Congress in Huelva

The 9th edition of the International Berry Congress has kicked off in the Casa Colón, in the city of Huelva, with a large turnout of more than 1,500…

First leeks on carriers

From 2015 to 2021, Inagro vzw, in cooperation with REO Auction, conducted an experimental study of leek cultivation via hydroponics on an outdoor Deep Float Technique (DFT)…

Richard van Duijn new CFO at Van der Knaap Group

As of June 1, Richard van Duijn has started as Chief Financial Officer at Van der Knaap Group. He succeeds John van Adrichem who held this role since…

5% more attendees at GreenTech Amsterdam 2024

Globally, there is significant attention on food security, safety, and the role of technology in making horticulture more sustainable. GreenTech…

Premier Tech CEO receives the Legion of Honour

Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech, was presented with the insignia of Knight of the French Legion of Honour by the…

Presidio youngsters explore hydroponic farming with visit to Village Farms

On Tuesday, summer school students at Presidio Elementary made the long trek to Marfa to see hydroponic farming — in other words, growing food without…

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Autonomous greenhouse, vertical integration, positive reinforcement for the horti industry

With the world's population likely to increase by nearly another billion people over the next two decades and incomes rising, total food consumption…

US: Basil downy mildew found in New Jersey

Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in field grown sweet basil in central New Jersey (Hunterdon County). This is the first confirmed report of BDM in…

Authorities’ actions lead to sharp decline in demand for local fruits and vegetables in Latvia

Latvians prefer imported fruits and vegetables over local produce

Demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Latvia has decreased by an average of 30% this year, according to Mārtiņš Trons, a board member of the…

Fruit farmers can predict crops using AI tool

A new AI system that counts flowers on fruit trees is helping farmers to predict harvest sizes months in advance, making crop yields more efficient,…

Azura Group obtains certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Azura Group has received the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Certification for its horticultural sites in Agadir and Dakhla cities in Morocco. The…

Tomato prices are surging in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, tomato prices have reached ₹80 per kilogram, driven by a reduced supply from Mandya and Mysore due to rain and disease. Maharashtra, now…

Jorge López, cofounder of Germinarte:

"To extend the shelf life and go further with our exports, we have launched a line of live sprouts"

For the past 15 years, Germinarte has been operating in the edible flowers and sprouts segment, establishing itself as a major supplier for the…

NL: Four action plans presented to accelerate energy transition in greenhouse horticulture

Four action plans to accelerate the energy transition in the Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector were presented during GreenTech Amsterdam: the Energy…

Next step for Frisian startup Tapp

Growth funding from first users Scherpenhuizen and Freshclusive for paper data loggers

A few years ago, the startup Tapp developed an alternative data logger by integrating sensors and chips with paper made from agricultural waste.…

Hort Connections 2024: How Technology is Changing the Fresh Produce Industry

"There is a powerful opportunity to leverage data if we share it across the supply chain and turn it into information"

Australian fresh produce businesses are being encouraged to collect more data along their supply chain - from paddock to plate - and ensure it is…

Israel approves quota for foreign workers amid labor shortage

Seeking to address a labor shortage, Israeli officials approved a quota of 92,000 foreign workers to fill jobs in agriculture, industry, hotels, and…

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Mobile modular system gains ground in European retail

"Solution enables uniform appearance while allowing room for flexibility and individuality"

Mobile presentation islands are the ideal tool for optimally showcasing products. The simple, modular system from Pack'nlog Ltd is primarily used for…

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Study: Aldi has seen the highest growth in market penetration among supermarkets in Spain

Most vegan-friendly supermarket in Belgium: Albert Heijn

Amazon to invest an extra €10bln in GermanyTech giant Amazon announced a plan to invest a further €10bln ($10.7bln) in Germany. The company said…