“Spanish growers focus on producing a low-cost product, but investments could result in better results”

The journey of the Spanish greenhouse industry, especially in the realm of tomato cultivation, is a dance between conventional methodologies and…

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Switzerland: Margret Eschbach of 2bFresh Eschbach on microgreens:

"With our product, we can continue to meet the demand for exclusive products in the future"

The Eschbach family's modern greenhouse operation just outside Basel produces colorful microgreens in numerous varieties throughout the year. "In…

US: Ridder relocates to Solon, Ohio

Ridder has relocated its North American headquarters to Solon, Ohio. The new headquarters in Solon, Ohio, will serve as the hub for Ridder's North…

Danger of specific isolates of Fusarium in pepper cultivation investigated

In 2021, the Proefstation for vegetable cultivation in Belgium received reports of emerging wilt disease in peppers, and at the same time, similar problems…

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UK: Westland Nurseries expands with £1m funding

British grower Westland Nurseries, a fine dining supplier of delicious specialties such as micro leaves, edible flowers, sea vegetables, and tomatoes,…

Launch of new greenhouse grown raspberry

Mastronardi Produce announces the launch of Summer Dream™ raspberries, its latest berry innovation under the SUNSET brand. Summer Dream is a…

"Digitization is a means, not an end"

From gut feel to data, subjective interpretation to algorithms, manual labor to robots, and system-driven intervention. Digitizing cultivation offers…

Turkey: Investments in geothermal greenhouses contribute to the national economy

Geothermal greenhouse farming, which was started 41 years ago by the public sector in the city on an area of 3.5 decares, has reached 1613 decares with…

Young Dutch growers and students take study trip to Germany

On Thursday, September 28, at 6 a.m., the Tuinbouw Jongeren Oostland group set off on their annual study trip. Sixteen young people - entrepreneurs,…

Virus sensor can recognise virus particles

It is possible to use a fluorescence sensor to distinguish between infectious and non-infectious virus particles. This is evident from research on a virus…

Photo report: Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2023

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference took place in Niagara Falls last week. Over two hundred exhibitors showcased their products, and many more companies…

International photo report Fruit Attraction 2023

Fruit Attraction is over for another year, and FreshPlaza has been busy making our photo report of the event. With around 2,000 exhibitors from 56…

Brazil: "Vertical farm technology has potential to grow 112 tons of wheat yearly"

In partnership with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Hortaliças), 100% Livre, a Brazilian vertical farm, managed to grow high…

Australia: Food processor collaborates with vertical farm on R&D in berries

Agrana Fruit Australia Pty Ltd has signed an agreement to work with Stacked Farm to center around the growing and harvesting of a range of fruits and…

"EU carbon taxation shows major misalignments"

We are now roughly three months away from the implementation of the carbon taxation (ETS) in the European Union kicking in. Everyone agrees that this…

Infarm Indoor Urban Farming GmbH enters Administration in UK

Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH, the UK, entered administration on 4 September 2023, subject to England & Wales and Insolvency Rules. Back in July 2023, the…

Georgia: Growing market for vertical farm setups in hospitality and retail industry

"There is absolutely a great potential market out here for the Spots given Space Farms is the first to introduce such a product nationally and because…

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US (MA): Haverhill YMCA inaugurates container farm at City’s Gateway Academy

The first YMCA Freight Farm in the country was formally inaugurated Wednesday at Haverhill’s Gateway Academy. The 40 by 8-foot shipping container,…

Tomato most popular veg in New Zealand, kale least enjoyed

As the results of New Zealand’s very first VegElection are in, we now know what the nation’s favorite and most despised vegetables are. At the start of voting…

Benefits of a quality tissue lab

In the world of horticulture, lab tissue culture is a remarkable technique used for growing plants in a controlled environment. It's like a plant nursery in a lab, ensuring…

Open days at the Maraldi Sementi experimental laboratories:

Operators from all over the world to see the latest developments in the Italian fresh-cut industry

The technical days organized by Maraldi Sementi at their headquarters in the Italian municipality of Cesena were attended by delegations from the…

Green chili prices fluctuate in Bangladesh amid bad weather and import troubles

After a couple of months, the green chili market has once again become unstable in light of recent nationwide heavy rainfall and a two-day import suspension…

Overturned lorry spills celery on highway near Aurora, Ontario

A lorry spilled its entire load of celery sticks across a motorway in Canada, forcing the road to close. It overturned on Highway 400 near the town of Aurora,…

State waits for Gippsland flood peaks:

Emergency warning issued for parts of Sale in Victoria's east

A new emergency warning has been issued for parts of Sale in Victoria's east, as communities around the state have to deal with the effects of days of heavy…

Agriport needs to grow, but do growers still want it in the Netherlands?

Horticulture needs perhaps 470 hectares of additional space in North Holland North by 2035. This is according to a 'needs assessment' among…

Logistics in Southeast Asia:

Saving time and navigating complex regulations

Shenzhen Cool Chain Logistics, Southeast Asia, as part of a prominent group company, has firmly established its presence in various cities across the…

Sweden switching to European origins on fruit and veg as 2023 winter season looms

The Swedish market is busy switching to European supply origins as it readies for winter for a range of fruits and vegetables that include citrus while…

Dutch exporter turns 75

"On Saturday, September 16, 2023, we proudly celebrated an incredible milestone: our 75th anniversary. Our company, P. Solleveld Export BV, reached this respectable age on…

Earth Market - Berrynest partnership:

New premium Pink Star raspberry brand unveiled at Fruit Attraction

On the first day of Fruit Attraction, varietal editor Earth Market announced its partnership with Berrynest for the launch of Pink Star®, the new…