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What will the urban greenhouse of the future look like?

The market for fresh produce in China is looking very interesting. With a growing middle class, and safely produced, healthy food being high on the agenda in light of the…

"We see that local service is more important than ever"

"In 2012, I spent a year in Mexico. I saw a lot of opportunities there, and decided to jump in on a market demand for 'on the spot' technology." Dennis de Zeeuw is Director…

Joost van Luijk (Hot Pepper King) launches webshop:

"I see a future in direct sales to consumers”

The first orders have been picked up and sent out, and with that, the webshop set up by Dutch grower Joost van Luijk of Hot Pepper King is now officially launched. “It is a…

Boosting strawberry crop using IoT and Computer Vision

Fruit growers and preservers Wilkin & Sons have joined forces with academic experts at the University of Essex in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to monitor and prevent…

Tungsram

University trials prove benefits of LED lighting in strawberry cultivation

With strawberries ranking among the most sought-after seasonal fruits in Europe, Hungarian lighting technology group Tungsram has set out to further fortify its expertise in…

Reaseheath College

"Crop technician apprenticeship could benefit wider industry"

A bespoke apprenticeship for crop technicians has proved so successful for the APS Group that the company is keen to share its benefits across the commercial growing industry.…

Climate computer for mid-range segment

Four years after its introduction, Hotraco Horti from Horst (NL) has already sold several thousand Orion-GC climate computers to growers large and small in dozens of…

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Survey gauges demand for organic certified hydroponic nutrient solution

New research from Monash University is looking to conduct market research within the overlapping hydroponics and organic farming spheres in the form of a five-minute survey,…

Philippe Degré, Rotom Tomatoes

"There is a rising trend in tomato prices again"

The export of Belgian tomatoes is currently going well. "There is a lot of demand and we can sell good volumes to Spain and Italy," says Philippe Degré of Rotom Tomatoes.…

Market study on greenhouse industry in Kazakhstan

For ten years Kazakhstan increased greenhouse area by almost 20 times and reached 1,164 hectares by 2018. The volume of the greenhouse vegetables market amounted to 219…

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Swedish vertical farmer Ljusgårda - from 0 to 7000 m2 in 3 years

Ljusgårda, an indoor farm situated in a former wood factory in Tibro Sweden, focuses on sustainable, eco-conscious year-round production with 7000 m2 of leafy greens. During…

Growing food out of thin air

Agriculture faces considerable challenges: population growth, soil pollution, and heavy use of water reserves. To overcome this, we need to rethink the current yield-based…

Soil-less strawberries in 3,000 sq ft, profits rise by 70%

Life took a new turn for Ratlam-based farmer, Arvind Dhakad, in 2015 after a visit to Israel through a private agro-tour comprising farmers. He was stunned to see native…

United Fresh 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program

Honoring essential workers of the food supply chain’s front lines

Marking its sixteenth year recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, United Fresh Produce Association honored its 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards…
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New leadership team for ASTA and annual award winners

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced its new leadership team and the 2020 industry award winners during the association's 'PLDC Virtual' annual meeting. The…

New board members and officers for Organic Trade Association

In a running start for the 2020-2021 governing year, the Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors seated two new members, welcomed back three others, and…

Asia-Pacific seed trade slowly emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns

The seed trade in the Asia-Pacific region has been strongly affected by COVID-19 related lockdown measures. A survey in early April among seed enterprise members of the Asia…

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Simply Fresh eyes rapid expansion

Sustainable farming solutions in countries with arid climates such as India have caused an increased interest in hydroponic farms, which practice growing plants without soil…

Donald Coles new ISF president

Australian seedsman and business leader Donald Coles has succeeded Eduard Fito as President of the International Seed Federation (ISF), the 10th person to hold the position…

Final comments on United Fresh virtual trade show

The world’s first virtual trade show for fresh produce, United Fresh LIVE!, concluded this past Friday, June 19 after a packed event week. More than 12,500 people registered…

IG International on imported fruits in India

“Kiwifruit, citrus and apples have become the most demanded products in India”

The Indian fruit market has changed since the lockdown started. Although restrictions have been lifted in certain states, others are still struggling. It has resulted in less…

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U.S. limits visas for temporary workers, exemptions for agrifood

President Trump on Monday expanded a measure restricting visas to the United States to target many more temporary foreign workers, limiting immigrants from coming to the…

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Delphy opens location in Rwanda

As of June 1, 2020, Delphy has opened its own office in Rwanda. Delphy was already active in Rwanda, but is taking the next step in development by opening its own office. In…

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US researchers develop robots to help on the farm

The University of Illinois' Coordinated Science Laboratory team has accelerated work on the TerreSentia robot, a nimble and semi-autonomous machine that can provide the same…

US Retail results for week ending June 7th

"Cherries delivered an additional $25 million versus the same week a year ago"

The first week of June marks three full months of coronavirus-related shopping patterns. While restaurant competition for the food dollar is gearing up, grocery sales remained…

Ghana: Specific policy necessary for vegetable value chain development

The vegetable sector in Ghana will miss out on huge opportunities of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), once the implementation of the…

Intensive agriculture in Almeria has been applying safety protocols for years

"The post-COVID-19 era won't affect much the greenhouses' daily routine"

More than three months after Spain declared a state of alarm, the country is adapting to the new normal. This transition won't be very hard for the intensive agriculture…

The Yield Technology Solutions

Australian tech company gets $11 mln injection from Yamaha

An Australian agri-tech company has been given major funding with the finalisation of an $11 million investment. The Yield Technology Solutions confirmed that…

In Germany, the focus is on the large-scale distribution sector

From 28 June more attention needs to be paid to fruit and vegetable residues

The analyses concerning the detection of chlorate and perchlorate residues in fruit and vegetables have proved even more necessary, as legal limitations will be mandatory at a…

Hungarian exporters react to requirements of the German market

"Sustainable packaging management is decisive for us as well"

Germany and Austria have always been the most important sales markets for the Central European growing regions. This is also true for Hungary, where tons of plums, sweet and…

FDA warns to avoid certain “Garden Salad” products from 3 Midwest retailers due to cyclospora

The FDA issues a warning to consumers to avoid certain store brand packaged and labeled “Garden Salad” products from three retailers in the Midwest due to…

New South African operating facility for Futura Sa Plasmatec

Futura SA and Plasmatec have recently moved their operating facility to Units 7, 8 and 9 Watershed Park Square Street in Stikland, Cape Town, South Africa. "Plasmatec Engineering…

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