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Area Manager South Germany

Senior Buyer | Fresh Produce | Ireland

Sales Manager Citrus

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Sales specialist Vertical Farming Middle and Eastern Europe (M/F/D)

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Berry Agronomist

Senior Agronomist/Horticulturist and Agronomy/Horticulture Manager

All stems aside, automated berry harvesting is no walk in the park… yet

Robotic strawberry harvester adding more algorithms to improve harvesting precision

“We are testing the robot with multiple varieties of strawberries to know the challenges associated with each. Varieties can have entirely different physiologies that result…

AU: NSW Government-backed glasshouse breaks ground

A specialist horticulture farm located in the Northern Rivers region broke ground on the start of constructing their new glasshouse. In November last year, Provenance…

Stolze & Blue Radix partner to bring Autonomous Growing to Mexican Growers

In July, Stolze Mexico and Blue Radix signed a distribution agreement for long-term cooperation to bring Autonomous Growing to Mexican horticulture. Autonomous Growing is an…

Denis Lavoie, Cytech Corbin

“Ultimately, these greenhouses are going to operate completely autonomously"

With the greenhouse industry in Quebec growing rapidly as ever, there’s a pressing need for artificial intelligence (AI) in this day and age. Labor shortages and the need to…

NC State hops breeding research receives backing

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) New and Emerging Crops Program supports ongoing research at the Mountain Horticultural Crops…

California accepting applications for bilogically integrated farming systems and IPM

CDFA is now accepting grant applications for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Program and its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…

JEM-id and Rainbow Kleinpak complete complex IT project

"New link provides more technical independence"

This year, in the Netherlands, Rainbow Kleinpak and software developer JEM-id embarked on a project which led to the fruit and vegetable service provider gaining flexibility…

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Central WA farm workers weigh in on heat protection efforts

Heat can severely affect outdoor workers. Because of the danger of working in extreme heat, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, is developing permanent…

150,000 tomatoes end up on a California highway

A truck loaded with some 150,000 tomatoes caused chaos on a California highway; the truck overturned after an accident, after which the tomatoes landed on the road. According…

Special Energy

Geothermal heat installation of pepper grower can continue to operate for the time being

Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen can continue to use the geothermal heat installation next to the greenhouses in Luttelgeest for the time being. The Council of State decided this on…

Clint Lewis named to the Board of Directors of International Fresh Produce Association

AgroFresh announces that Clint Lewis, CEO, has been named to the Board of Directors of the newly formed International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). IFPA,…

New fertilizer system turns waste into liquid fertilizer

“The impact of regenerating soil with microbes from food waste is massive”

Digital Utilities Ventures announces that the Easy FEN Modular Microbe Fertilizer System, which uses their soil microbe formula (Terreplenish), is now available for…

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Future-proof seed treatments and treated seeds

Future-proof seed treatments and treated seeds are a hot topic; what is currently being researched, and which new regulations are in the wings? The proposed European…

IFPA announces new council focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has formed a new volunteer leadership council focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The council will focus on…

Organic Grower Summit, November 30 - December 1

CEA production educational session announced

The explosive growth of CEA (controlled environment agriculture) production has reshaped the landscape of fresh food production, and a panel of fresh produce industry experts…


"Our business model is a feasible solution for wholesalers and companies" Vertical farming holds the promise of being a solution for global food security while also leaving a much smaller carbon footprint than traditional agriculture, as Food Autonomy states. The challenge is to make this business broadly applicable and competitive in terms of price. Dutch start-up Glowfarms, together with their…

EFI adds marketing and data experts to staff

Equitable Food Initiative welcomes two employees filling new positions on the team. Joining EFI are Madelyn Edlin as marketing and sales manager and Toni Rosati as EFI’s data…

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South Africa: Greenhouse food garden inspires Soweto pupils

Nutrition plays a vital role in the well-being of a child, but owing to the high levels of poverty in the country, not all children are lucky to have a meal. This has prompted…

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How to adjust irrigation water: comparing acid choices to maximize plant yield

Whether it's for ornamental flowers, vegetables, or cannabis plants, increasing greenhouse yield comes from more than just your choice of plant fertilizer. Adjusting your…

Webinar: challenges of organic production in greenhouses

With the rising consumer demand for organic certified edible crops, what are the challenges organic growers face, and how biological active ingredients in…

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Australia: Masterclass in greenhouse technical management

Register to attend a greenhouse technical management training masterclass to be held in Gatton, Queensland, from 5-9 September. The course is sponsored by the levy-funded…

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What happened to the Kenyan farmer who turned a dump into a garden of giveaways?

Once you open the brown rusted padlock, the inside of Edalia's former garbage dump now has the feel of a commercial farm. Rows of neatly organized greens sprout from hundreds…

Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter

US: Hydroponic farms sprouting across Alabama

It’s a growing business in Alabama that is sowing a different kind of agriculture and is helping to meet the expectations of polished palates, healthy eaters, and people…

South African company designs next level chicken coop

LFP Agri, a South African provider of sustainable agricultural transformation solutions, presents their new solution for growing in Alexandra Township, combining hydroponic…

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How light and temperature work together to affect plant growth

Plants lengthen and bend to secure access to sunlight. Despite observing this phenomenon for centuries, scientists do not fully understand it. Now, Salk scientists have…

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Den Berk Délice, Tomeco opt for linerless fruit labels

Den Berk Délice is following Tomeca's lead and is increasingly opting to switch to paper packing solutions. According to Pierre van Nederkassel of the Dutch Optimum Group, it…

Lars Jansen, division manager of the Bremen wholesale market, on the future of the market site:

"We want to continue to live up to our responsibility as a service provider"

Bremen's wholesale market is undergoing a transformation. After two challenging pandemic years, the northern German trading hub is fully committed to digitization and…

Shuifa Group:

"Large-scale modern facility agricultural parks are beneficial to the establishment and the output of the brand"

Shuifa Group was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Jinan, Shandong. Its business involves four major sectors: water, agriculture, energy, and environmental…

Dollar sags below 20-year peak as euro lifted by European Central Bank

The dollar weakened on Tuesday, the 30th of August, after being beaten back from a two-decade high versus major peers by a reinvigorated euro. The tables…

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New edible coating developed to prolong shelf life of fruits and veg

A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology - Guwahati has developed an edible material that, coated on vegetables and fruits, will substantially extend their…

Agriculture in Spain expects drought losses to reach 10 billion

According to an article on agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, with 32.6% of Spain in a situation of 'prolonged drought,' experts estimate that losses in the…

Mann Packing fully integrated as Fresh Del Monte's vegetable division

Mann Packing Company has completed the final stages of its integration as the vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte Produce, a vertically integrated producer, distributor, and…

Demand for shishito peppers shows consistent growth

Supplies of organic shishito peppers are ample in the summer months. “This is the busiest time of year for shishitos due to optimal growing weather along the west coast, but…

USDA restricts PACA violators in Georgia, Minnesota, and New York

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of…

Food packaging industry growth, share, analysis and forecast report

Food packaging market to be worth USD 478.18 bln by 2028

The global food packaging market size is slated to rise from USD 338.34 billion in 2021 to USD 478.18 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.1% during the…

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