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Berry growers form ‘legal cartel’ to combat imports

"We're up against not only imported berries, but also their price points, which are difficult to compete with on the domestic market. In response, we,…

John Murphy, Fresh Vegetables New Zealand

New Zealand growers heavily affected by government policies

John Murphy, Chairman of Fresh Vegetables New Zealand, described the impacts of government policy, market trends, and initiatives on New Zealand's…

Insect netting in tomato cultivation Gardener's Pride

"In illuminated cultivation, I now experience more ease in pest management"

All Gardener's Pride tomato greenhouses in Friesland are now equipped with insect netting by growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. Last winter, grower…

New cultivation system with mobile growing tables

Automation is a great solution for growing lettuce and herbs, and it saves on labor. But how do you automate ponds that are full of water with floating…

Armando Berenguel, tomato producer from Almeria:

"The plum tomato varieties with resistance to TBRFV have surprised me from the very beginning"

The tomato volumes for the 2024/25 season are starting to increase significantly in the Spanish province of Almeria. "At the beginning of the season,…

Vilmorin-Mikado reveals new signature for Tomato & Rootstock

Choosing the right rootstock is critical

"Choosing the right rootstock is a critical success factor for tomato growers because it directly impacts the health, growth, and yield of tomato…

"European customers are adopting Moroccan peppers"

In a previous report East Fruit reveals a near-record performance in Moroccan bell pepper exports. According to the source, the country exported 150 thousand…

US: Salad Days to launch new hydroponic farm

Chances are, if you've relished a delicious salad at an independent restaurant in the Metro Jackson area, it comes from Salad Days Hydroponic Farm.…

Avi Bar, CEO Mor International:

“Somewhat lazy start to Israel’s bell pepper season, volumes will start increasing in coming weeks.”

The bell pepper season in Israel looks promising but is off to a slow start. Demand in European markets for Israeli bell peppers is also increasing…

Better weather conditions for Moroccan strawberries

A new season of strawberries unfolds in the Larache region, the stronghold of red fruit production in Morocco. The industry continues to be subject to…

Special Keeping It Clean

NL: "Propagation phase is crucial to making strawberry cultivation more sustainable"

The cultivation of strawberries needs to be more sustainable. That's why Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture started its…

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US (GA): Thermal imaging could help keep produce fresher for longer

Before fresh produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long periods. A recent University of Georgia…

Late businessman Kurt Dramm inducted into Commercial Growers of Wisconsin Hall of Fame

Late businessman Kurt Dramm recently was inducted into the Commercial Growers of Wisconsin Hall of Fame. Dramm's name will now be displayed at the…

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Studying the effects of compost on greenhouse sweet pepper

Applying organic fertilizers is an issue that is acquiring high attention in modern agriculture. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the…

Intensive vegetable growing forum in Lviv, Ukraine, to highlight key issues in the vegetable sector

On November 21, 2024, Lviv, Ukraine, will host the International practical forum "Intensive vegetable growing: open field". This event aims to address the main…

EU project develops hyperspectral camera for indoor farming

A team of EU scientists is developing a hyperspectral camera which will, for example, allow farmers growing crops like salads, herbs, and microgreens…

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Thriving tomato plants

"The plants are currently a quarter of the way through their growth cycle, and everything is progressing in an orderly manner. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to…

UK vertical farm trials dynamic cooling system

The cold energy storage business, Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has secured an agreement with a UK-based vertical farm to trial its EnergiVault- a…

US (MI): Registration open for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting Course from MSU

Registration for the online Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting Course in Michigan State University Extension's College of Knowledge is now open.…

Saudi startup places second in Mega Green Accelerator program

Saudi startup Mirai Solar placed second in the first run of the Mega Green Accelerator program, a scheme to promote environmental startups in the…

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US: APHIS issues review of genetically modified foods

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released their review of three plants modified using…

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OHP announces drench label for Sarisa Insecticide

OHP has announced the addition of a drench label with its Sarisa Insecticide, offering growers greater flexibility and application techniques to…

Unraveling the effects of UV-A1 on plant growth and photosynthesis

Ultraviolet radiation (UV; 100–400 nm) is an important spectrum of solar radiation, with UV-A (315–400 nm) accounting for approximately 95% of all UV…

UK to allow mass balance approach for plastic packaging tax, rate rises to £223.69 per ton

On 30 October, the Chancellor announced in the Budget that the rate of Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will increase in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).…

Koning Kältetechnik / Obstbau Sonntag

Marc Koning from Koning Kältetechnik:

"Growing demand for environmentally conscious and sustainable cooling technology"

The EU regulation for the reduction of fluorine-based refrigerants has led to a limitation in the use of the refrigerant R134. Almost all of the…

VBT figures week 44

Cucumber price rebounds

Even more than usual at this time of year, the market is looking to Spain. After the severe weather there, the question is: What will happen with vegetable prices? An effect on prices…

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Italy: Bologna University runs lighting trials to optimize indoor farming crop growth

The Institute of Crop Science at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, has recently inaugurated an on-site container farm to advance research in…

Fruchthof Hensen

German strawberry harvest in the final stretch:

"Weak yields in the field and greenhouse, encouraging quantities of rack-grown produce"

The domestic strawberry season is slowly coming to an end: "Due to the continuing high energy costs, we deliberately planted our greenhouse…

UK: New Covent Garden Market to celebrate 50th anniversary this month

New Covent Garden Market is celebrating 50 years at its Nine Elms site. Originally based at Covent Garden in central London - lending the modern market…

US: BrightFresh announces new, Costco exclusive product

BrightFresh Microgreens has announced the launch of its Supergreens Micro Medley, an exclusive product available only at Costco. This blend is sold at…

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Sainsbury’s claimed to be making “the biggest market share gains in the industry”

Sklavenitis Cyprus has finalised its acquisition of Papantoniou Supermarkets

Five years of Jumbo in Belgium: 'We remain committed to growth' Jumbo's first Flemish branch opened its doors on 6 November 2019. Meanwhile, the Dutch supermarket…

Photo Report: Fresh produce department, Coop and Rema 1000 Norway

The Norwegian retail market is highly concentrated and dominated by a few large supermarket chains, with NorgesGruppen, Coop, and Reitangruppen being…

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