“Our robot has higher level of autonomy in greenhouses than a Tesla”

Honest Agtech, together with CleanLight, presented a unique robot at Fruit Logistica. Unique because the robot has a higher level of autonomy than a…

Martin van Zeijl on UK nursery Ely (22 ha)

"Four departments minimize risk of cross-contamination"

Not only is the greenhouse at UK nursery Ely divided into four growing areas, but the farm is also equipped with four entrances, four canteens, four…

Quebec greenhouse grower rebrands into Cultures Gen V

A multigenerational family business in Quebec, known for the Mirabel and VÔG brands, is introducing a new direction as Cultures Gen V Inc., unifying…

Finding the right balance in pepper crops

Having a strong and healthy roots system is crucial for any kind of crop. This also applies to sweet pepper plants, of course. At the start of…

"It will be another year when good energy management can make you more than tomatoes"

Difficult times call for creative solutions. That also applies to the current energy woes in greenhouse horticulture. Joop Verhoeven of Delphy explains…

Pro-Mix BX

"An all-purpose growing media that addresses most growing needs"

In a recent video, Troy Buechel of Premier Tech Horticulture discusses the Pro-Mix BX, an all-purpose growing media that services the majority of…

Gioacchino Russo's experience from Sicily

Taking aim at specialities to stand out from the crowd

In an increasingly flooded market, making a difference is the only option to stand out from the crowd. And it is precisely with this spirit that…

Bumblebee does good work at night despite modified LED lighting

The 2022-2023 growing season will build on the results from the previous cultivation study, 'Tomato fossil-free with LED.' This is what Stijn Jochems…

Review of the opening with Queen Máxima and over 100 photos

5 years of World Horti Center

On March 7, 2018, Queen Máxima opened the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk. A good reason for 'the clubhouse' of horticulture to reflect on this anniversary with a number of…

Miguel Pérez, commercial director of Coprohníjar:

"A turning point in tomato prices should happen by mid/end of April"

The prices of tomatoes in Almeria are still high at the origin and, therefore, also for the end customer. "However, from now on, if the weather starts…

AU: Touring Flavorite tomato glasshouses

Anyone who has wondered what goes on in the glasshouses on Midland Hwy near Tatura will have a chance to learn more during a tour on Friday, April 14.…

British Columbia: Touch-free leafy greens poised to hit grocery shelves this month

“Oppy and UP Vertical Farms™ have partnered to bring fresh and nutritious greens to the market that will not only last longer but taste infinitely…

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Local fruits and vegetables more resistant to inflation

In a recent study, Numerator conducted for the OPMA, consumers were seen to be cutting back on spending due to inflationary pressures. About half of…

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US (IN): GoFundMe set up for New Albany business that lost greenhouse in storm

Daily Farm in New Albany is pleading for help from the community after high winds tore through one of their greenhouses.  When high winds and heavy rain…

Tomato shortage in Britain, a taste of what’s to come

The lack of tomatoes in British supermarkets is a little disconcerting when you are used to eating what you want, whenever you want. Thanks to global supply…

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USDA AMS clarifies varietal labeling requirements of the federal seed act to enhance transparency for growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today reiterates its standing policy related to varietal labeling…

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Belarus: Greenhouse grown produce availability to be solved within a few years, says PM

The problem of greenhouse vegetable availability in winter will be resolved within the next few years, BelTA learned from Prime Minister of Belarus…

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Pakistan: Deputy Commissioner inaugurates campaign to promote veggie growing

Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa inaugurated the vegetable cultivation campaign organized by the Department of Agriculture…

Mariano Zapata, President of Proexport:

"There are chains that don't understand the situation and the rise in prices and prefer to have empty shelves"

Spanish fruits and vegetables are scarce in European supermarkets due to bad weather. While supply in most countries in central and northern Europe,…

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts is over

On February 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Sun…

Peruvian scientists study the potential of micro-tomatoes

According to Diego Aliaga, head of the Agroforestry Innovation Center at the Universidad Científica del Sur (UCS), research on micro-tomatoes is progressing…

"Unhealthy and low-productivity firms benefited the most from Covid support"

Although non-viable firms were less likely to have applied for support than viable firms, unhealthy and low-productivity firms benefited most from Covid…

Saudi Arabia:

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle over captagon pills in fake tomatoes and pomegranates

Authorities in Saudi Arabia foiled an attempt to smuggle over 2,015,116 captagon pills hidden in containers shaped like tomatoes and pomegranates. The…

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U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of blueberries through Arizona, California, and Texas expected to increase

Of the 10% of disposable income Americans spend on food each year, 46% is for food eaten at home, and 54% is for food eaten away from home. Americans…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops

Abundance of fruit advertised this week, from citrus like lemons, tangerines, and oranges to berries

Spring is almost here, and retailers are hurrying it along with an abundance of favorite foods and holiday supplies. Mushrooms, asparagus, yellow…

Warehouse and offices in one place

Within a year of starting, Dutch company occupies new building

Freshclusive's story reads like a fairytale. On April 1, 2022, Paul Schockman, his brother Henri, and brothers Robbert and Ruud Krul started this Dutch…

Packaging program engages consumers in sustainability efforts

There's no doubt about it; sustainability is top of mind for today's consumers, whether it's around how their food is grown or what it's put in in a…

Improving shelf-life fruit quality in blueberry

North America is the world’s leading producer of blueberries and cranberries, the major fruit crops in the Vaccinium genus. Heeduk Oh, a doctoral…