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Cooling down a hothouse to launch Panama's strawberry cultivation

When you think of Panama and especially when you think of Panama City, strawberries might not be the first thing that come to your mind. Yet when it’s up to the team of Ag…

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Den Berk Délice builds new tomato greenhouse

"We chose a higher light output with the same electricity usage"

Den Berk Délice from Merksplas in Belgium is expanding their cultivation area with 7.3 ha. The new greenhouse is being equipped for the cultivation of high-quality tomatoes.…

Mike Cade, Jiffy Preforma:

"Cost savings come through different stages of production"

With young plant production as the cornerstone for successful horticultural operations, the importance of starting with a high quality liner or plug is paramount. That is why…

Research greenhouse with automatic control realised in Ethiopia

At the beginning of the new year 2021, Eng. Elias has prepared a lot for a new year plan and now he organized his team to start the implementation at his schedule. In Addis…

Photo by Yanni Yacial

Israel-UAE agriculture and water conference: "Desert agriculture can be the answer to food security"

As climate change continues to impact agriculture worldwide, a conference aimed at advancing technological cooperation in agriculture and water was held in Tel Aviv this week…

Business excellence award for Certis Spain

Certis Spain has been recognised for its ‘Leadership in solutions for sustainable agriculture’ in the prestigious Business Excellence Awards organised by the…

Photo by Bill Mitchell, Daily Sun

US: The Villages Grown expands cultivation

As March marks the observance of National Nutrition Month, The Villages Grown, The Villages’ farm-to-table initiative, is touting new production expansions and partnerships…

South Korea criticized for exploitation of migrant workers in greenhouses

"It's a world of lawlessness," Rev. Kim Dal-sung muttered over the phone as he drove his tiny KIA over narrow dirt paths zigzagging through greenhouses made of…

In the spotlight: Rob Grootscholten

After having worked at Bom Group for 44 years (!) Rob Grootscholten took a step back on 1 March. The position of COO that Rob held is now filled by Walter Bruins Slot.  Taking a…

Koen Merkus (Fresh Forward): "Weather severely affecting Spanish strawberry season"

"More and more European retailers want to sell Calinda under its variety name"

Spain was hit by icy weather at the beginning of the year. That's had a significant impact on their Calinda strawberry season. "The weather's been truly exceptional. The cold…

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One-billion FlexTruss greenhouse supports products sold

This month sees The French company ARaymond celebrate passing the one-billion units sales mark for the FlexTruss greenhouse support product. Launched on the global market in…

Measuring tomato vulnerability to molds in ripe tomatoes

"As fruits ripen, they become more attractive to molds"

Each year, roughly 25 percent of the fruits and veggies produced across the globe are lost due to fungal diseases. In fleshy fruits, like tomatoes, this issue is more…

New package redesign for salad blends

Value-added salad brand Fresh Express® has contemporized its brand with new packaging design for its Garden, Premium Garden, Crunchy and Tender Leaf salad blends. The new…

Purple artichokes back for spring

Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., announces the availability of its proprietary purple artichokes. This seasonal, limited addition to…

US: Specialty crop block grant program

The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program provides funding for projects to enhance the competitiveness of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and nursery crops. Grant funding…

Ireland: College of Amenity horticulture virtual open day

The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture will host a virtual event on Thursday March 11th at 12.30pm. This is part of the Teagasc series of college promotion events that…

University of Southampton

Ultrasonic cleaning of salad could reduce instances of food poisoning

A new study has shown that gentle streams of water carrying sound and microscopic air bubbles can clean bacteria from salad leaves more effectively than…
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Growing more than just plants and flowers at Kingston’s greenhouse

The City of Kingston is growing more than just flowers this winter at its greenhouse on Norman Rogers Drive. On Wednesday, the city will harvest its first batch of lettuce to…

Empathy in marketing the focus of 6th annual BrandStorm

United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm™ event will take place online March 9-11, 2021. The event will feature two sessions designed to facilitate dialogue…

Virtual town hall

How PMA helps increase diversity and inclusion in the produce industry

The discussion at this week’s PMA virtual town hall centered around diversity and inclusion, and the steps that PMA has taken to support members in increasing the diversity…

Kingenta to acquire Chinese specialty fertilizer producer Noberfun

Kingenta Group has announced that it is acquiring Noberfun (China) Agriculture Co. Ltd, a producer of specialty fertilizers. The two companies have been…

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Registration for tomato week 2021 now open

Fresh produce announces that registration is open for all events during Tomato Week 2021. You are welcomed to join for all the latest news on tomatoes.  March 9th…

Plant scientists assist on project to create a shake-and-catch harvesting system for soft fruits

Assistant Professor Brian Bailey and Cooperative Extension Specialist Elizabeth Mitcham, both of the Department of Plant Sciences, are assisting on a project to create a…

Kingston city staff grow fresh produce for those in need

City staff in Kingston are using the city's own greenhouse to grow vegetables for a local charity to help address food insecurity in the region. Karen Schinners has worked at…

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North Huron hopes to connect community through newly constructed projects

The North Huron School District is putting the finishing touches on a construction project that included a new agriculture learning lab and a 96-foot greenhouse.…

Gujarat government boosts hydroponic farming in cities

The Gujarat government is planning an outreach to encourage city dwellers grow vegetables of daily need in their own homes using hydroponic farming, say reports. The state…

Coöperatie Hoogstraten connects grower and consumer thanks to vision and RFID technology

Coöperatie Hoogstraten was looking for a tracking system linking the cardboard punnets and trays for its strawberries to the pallet carrying them. The company opted for a…

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Air New Zealand transports Samoan seasonal workers to support local fruit and wine industries

Air New Zealand flight NZ993 has departed Apia, Samoa for Auckland carrying around 150 Samoan workers who will take up seasonal employment in New Zealand for…

Sustainability on the Lower Rhine

Lehmann Germany: Natur opts for Natural Branding

The latest Natural Branding installation, NB 12003 from EcoMark, was put into operation for the first time in Germany in November 2020. Despite the corona crisis, lehmann…

Agrieuropa: "Soils are ready for early transplanting of watermelons".

Italian spinach sales increased by 15%

"This winter season has got off to a good start with satisfactory results for spinach. Sales have increased by 15% compared to last season. Lamb's lettuce has recovered after…

"Are online marketplaces the future trading platform for fresh produce?"

Selling via online marketplaces offers many advantages for farmers, buyers and sellers. It overcomes time and space constraints, provides inclusive market…

The right “5-a-day” mix is 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

Studies representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are…

Equilibrium Modified Atmosphere Packaging

‘Keeping leafy greens fresh is an exact science’

California and Arizona are producing more than 90% of US lettuce. If you live anywhere east of these two states, your leafy greens have traveled a long way to…

Video Flying fruit picking robot uses AI to distinguish between varieties

It's becoming increasingly difficult to find good workers. Fruit and vegetable growers, too, are facing these problems. This has been exacerbated by the global pandemic. But…

University of Georgia

UGA researchers investigate blue light to increase blueberry quality and fight disease

The COVID-19 crisis has put supply chain issues at the forefront of food production and packaging concerns. Researchers at the University of Georgia investigated a potential…

Great prospects for commercial capsicum farming

The demand for capsicum as a delicious food item in Bangladesh has been increasing over the last few years. Khulna district grower Nazim Uddin's capsicum…

In the same period, Spanish tomato sales to the EU fell by 21.68%

Moroccan tomato sales to the European Union have increased by 26.38% in the last 5 years

Moroccan tomato sales to the European Union have been increasing year after year while the Spanish tomato has been losing ground in the community market.…

India: SAD president Sukhbir Badal promises minimum support price for fruits & vegetables

On Monday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal announced that his party would not only implement the three agricultural laws in Punjab but will…

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