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Arvesta invests in Van der Hoeven Horticultural projects

Arvesta, full-service partner of farmers and horticulturists, based in Belgium, continues its international growth and takes a minority shareholding in Van der Hoeven…

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Aqualux UV disinfection series expanded

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Time was right for 'refreshing course' breeding F1 hybrid strawberry varieties

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Nature Fresh Farms at United Fresh LIVE!

Virtual tasting of Red Cherry on-the-Vine Tomatoes to be held June 18th

On June 18th Nature Fresh Farms takes United Fresh Virtual tradeshow to new heights by conducting a virtual taste testing, making the most of this digital event. This year’s…

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Mexico temporarily stops temporary foreign workers from going to Canada

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Light systems for self-sufficient Russia

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The National Science Foundation-funded research project entitled “Strategic FEW (food, energy, water) and Workforce Investments to Enhance Viability of Controlled Environment…

First webinar on "vertical farming" in Spain

The first webinar in Spanish on protected vertical cultivation will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. It will be held from real vertical farming facilities which are…

JPFA researches the impact of COVID-19 on the vertical farming industry

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Local, sustainable lettuce reaches more stores in New York

Little Leaf Farms, seller of controlled environment agriculture baby leaf lettuce in the U.S., is now available at Price Chopper stores throughout New York…

T&G Fresh partners with PSI for premium strawberry varieties

T&G Fresh is partnering with one of the world’s leading strawberry breeding companies to provide New Zealanders with bigger, tastier, year-round strawberries. In an exclusive…
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Health of farm workers critical to domestic food security

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable farmers continue to work closely with the Ontario government and health authorities to protect all essential agricultural workers…

Farm economics – soilless (hydroponic) farm costs

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HACCP certified hygiene systems for UK growers

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US: Regulations reviewed for GE crops

Brand new USDA regulations for crop biotechnology will begin phasing in during June 2020. The new “SECURE” rules (Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible,…

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Sustainable cities and urban farming on Mars?

Once the stuff of science fiction, the possibility that humans could establish a permanent settlement on Mars now appears to be a genuine possibility. While doing so…

"Covid recovery is a partnership"

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Freshfel responds to European Farm to Fork strategy

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Amazon has added large warehouse space

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“Fresh produce is what we know and what we’re good at”

During peak citrus season Werda Cargo has between 60 and 70 independent loads on the road daily. Within the larger LCL Logistics group (of which Werda Cargo became fully part…

Peppers to America by ship as alternative during corona

As a result of the corona crisis, hardly any flights are currently operating. Normally, a large portion of freight is transported as lower deck cargo via…

Chowbotics salad vending machine 'Sally'

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Just a few months ago, Chowbotics and fellow Bay Area makers from a high-tech vending machine that sold cappuccinos, hot ramen, and croissants warmly discussed their appeal in…

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Some 80,000 workers needed on UK farms to ensure fruit and vegetables are picked

UK eases restrictions on foreign seasonal workers

The British government has announced that seasonal agricultural workers arriving in the UK will not have to self-isolate for 14 days, as long as they follow…

Consumers recognized that food retailers stayed open during the pandemic

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Canada: Loblaw, Metro ending pandemic payEssential employees at Loblaw Companies Ltd. and Metro Inc. will see their COVID-19 bonus pay eliminated as 2 of Canada’s largest…

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On the lookout for inexpensive Estonian strawberries

Last week, Estonian MP Jaak Madison said that the domestic strawberry situation was good, claiming he had seen Estonian-grown strawberries for sale at Tallinn…

Murcia is Spain's third-biggest exporter of fruits and vegetables

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Hydroponics gains ground in Chile's desert

Fernando Salinas Colque, a farmer from Chile, has launched an innovative initiative for the hydroponic cultivation of strawberries in the sector of Altos La Portada in the…

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