Fruit Logistica kicks off, here are 200+ greenhouse companies

Fruit Logistica is on! The trade show in Berlin, Germany is the most important event for the fresh produce industry, but also attracts many…

Tomato picking robot unveiled at Fruit Logistica

TTA-ISO is set to launch its fully automated tomato harvesting robot. Years of development and field testing have culminated in this machine, which…

New climate prediction feature for crop protection

WayBeyond announced the launch of the Inside Climate Prediction feature as part of their FarmRoad crop protection platform. With billion-dollar weather…

Aerobotics expands to blueberries

"The Google glasses of our industry"

Aerobotics has historically relied on drones for plant digitization, but the expansion to handheld devices has enhanced its potential. "Drones are…

Third-generation grower to launch new Ontario greenhouse

A new chapter in greenhouse agriculture is beginning with the opening of KingsOne Farms in Kingsville, Ontario. Spearheaded by Cole Mucci, a…

Multiple lighting solutions for the modern grower

Albert Einstein once said: "The only source of knowledge is experience." With 44 years of experience in the horticultural lighting sector, P.L. Light…

Soft launch of the Cf2Go Sensor at HortiContact 2025

At HortiContact 2025, PhenoVation introduces a breakthrough in sensor technology: the Cf2Go sensor, an advanced device that measures the photosynthesis…

Packaging companies partner for American markets

Excalibur Plastics and Tychon Packaging have announced a partnership. As a unified entity, Excalibur Plastics and Tychon Packaging aim to leverage…

Robotised horticultural nurseries are a reality

Just like the rest of the sector, professional greenhouse horticulture is in constant turmoil and oriented towards innovation. MG Vivai in Fondi (LT)…

Grower Rik Vanackere:

Belgium: "We see great potential in Salanova for the coming years"

Despite products such as young spinach, baby leaves, and Salanova—Rik Vanackere's specialties—being more popular in the summer months, the grower from…

"Our spectral imaging technology enables early detection of crop stress"

Fotenix, based in Manchester, UK, focuses on crop monitoring with advanced multispectral imaging and AI-driven solutions. Established as a spinout from…

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Looking for protection solutions against aphids

Myzus persicae Sulzer (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a pivotal pest affecting various vegetables, fruits, crops, and ornamentals. The primary M. persicae…

India: Growing success through strawberries

In the heart of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, Baiju Hembrom, a young farmer from Churugoda village in Maudasholi Panchayat, has transformed his…

Sowing the seeds of growth in Africa

Horticulture in Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a strong focus on automation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to enhance…

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Using predatory mites to fight against pests

Tim Bossinga, Global Product Manager at Koppert, explains: "Limonica is a product with enormous potential. However, the predatory mite is difficult to…

Bejo adds new Director of Crop Management

From 1st April, Yvonne van der Vorst will join Bejo's Board of Directors as Director of Crop Management. This new position follows Bejo's wish to give…

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Ontario growers concerned by Trump tariffs

Ontario's vegetable growers are concerned over threat of tariffs being imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The organization says over 85 percent of…

Hitachi unveils time-temperature sensing ink to enhance food quality tracking

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems has introduced a novel food quality visualization solution, employing time-temperature sensing ink. This…

Interview with Emanuele Scala of Costa dei Sapori

"The sector deserves greater loyalty among operators in the industry"

The current Sicilian horticultural season is still struggling to stabilize, at least as far as production and marketing are concerned, after an…

Indian startup creates PU- and PVC-free bioleather from tomato waste

The Bio Company (TBC) gained recognition at the PETA Vegan Fashion Awards in 2021 for its innovative use of tomato waste in creating bioleather.…

Miguel González, MG Fruit about Spanish strawberries:

“There’s only place for the tastiest strawberries”

"There are more and more Dutch greenhouse strawberries, especially from mid-March, and full soil ones, from late April. If that continues, there's a…

Heart-shaped cucumbers for Valentine's Day

A special dinner for Valentine's Day? Two Dutch growers are producing 'heart cucumbers'. Not a new idea, but a fun one. The growers carefully place a…

NL: Tom Zwijsen new managing director Montera Techniek

Tom Zwijsen has become the new Managing Director of Montera Techniek as of 1 February 2025. Tom was previously managing director of Horticoop Technical…

Fighting lice with aphids in pepper cultivation

Aphids have been one of the biggest pests in peppers in recent years. This year, pepper grower Noordland Paprika started a trial to preventively…

What’s next for fresh produce packaging

The global emphasis on sustainability is accelerating, and the question is why not grow out of using virgin plastic when 100% recycled PET (rPET)…

Frutura and Ulrich Etiketten set new standards

Paper flow packs for Blumau tomatoes win for the third time

Ulrich Etiketten announces that the paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have been awarded for the third time. "As a winner of the WorldStar Awards 2025…

Scale-up in greenhouse tomatoes in the Netherlands continues

In the past, increases in scale in Dutch greenhouse horticulture mainly occurred because large companies built new greenhouses, while smaller companies…

Additional water quality measures for Dutch greenhouses

Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and Water Management and Minister Femke Wiersma of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature have…

Bagerhat exports 66 tonnes of tomatoes to Malaysia, boosting farmer incomes

In a significant breakthrough, tomatoes from Bagerhat, Bangladesh have been exported to Malaysia for the first time, providing relief to farmers struggling…

Ifapa is studying using reptiles for biological pest control in Almeria's greenhouses

The Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research, and Training (Ifapa) have begun work in Almeria to identify…

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Aldi is expecting to create 1,600 new store roles across the UK this year

Apples, onions, potatoes and carrots in Tesco's free packs for Irish schoolchildren

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V.SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will be SPAR Holdings…