HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, August 18, 2023

Study by OGVG expects annual growth of 5% for 10 years

Ontario greenhouse industry in numbers

The Ontario greenhouse sector is positioned to grow annually at a rate of 5% for the next 10 years with proper partnerships with all levels of…

"Steering throughout the year with two energy screens"

Vitensa is based in Vierpolders and grows cucumbers and tomatoes. They have made the switch to organic cultivation. The necessary technical cultivation…

Jalisco blueberry grower:

Less fruit loss and higher diameter of blueberries thanks to improved irrigation

A Mexican greenhouse was able to overcome its irrigation problems, resulting in less fruit loss and a higher diameter of blueberries, thanks to their…

"Rainwater harvesting: a water-efficient opportunity"

This summer shows it yet again; extreme weather is becoming the new normal, from heat records in southern Europe to floods and typhoons in Southeast…

Two new LED luminaires introduced

P.L. Light Systems has added two additional LED products to their ParFX™ product family: the ParFX™ Ultra and TriPlane™ Linear. "With a light output of…

Collaboration boosts installation of climate screens in Mexico greenhouse

Thanks to the collaboration between Svensson, Horticonnect, and Van der Valk, along with Digma's expertise in greenhouse installation, a comprehensive…

The new yellow variety by Med Hermes Vegetable Seeds

Varietal innovation in the lamuyo pepper segment

A new yellow lamuyo pepper called Febo F1 was the highlight of an Open Day held in July 2023 by the seed company Med Hermes vegetable seeds at the…

Signify opens factory in China

Signify has opened a LED lighting manufacturing site in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. The new factory of Signify's joint venture company Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings,…

Latvian company plans to build high-tech agro-logistic complexes in Uzbekistan

Latvian agro-logistics company, KGS Group, is set to invest over 10 million euros in a new project in Uzbekistan. The project will involve the construction of…

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US (ME): Electrical problem blamed for fire at Backyard Farms in Madison

An electrical problem at hydroponic tomato grower Backyard Farms is being blamed for a fire at the company’s Madison facility Thursday morning that…

New premises and new product for Holland Heater

Holland Heater is moving to new premises in Rotterdam in October. "The larger new building location gives us the opportunity to achieve further…

Tomato grower partners with pasta company to rethink back-to-school

NatureSweet®, a snacking tomato brand, and Barilla®, a pasta producer, have joined forces to give parents and kids some recipe inspiration this school…

Two weeks left to apply for the Vertical Farming World Awards

Just over two weeks remain to put forward your entries for the third annual Vertical Farming World Awards! Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to participate…

“Vertical farms can use up to 98% less water than traditional agriculture”

"Water covers 71% of the planet's surface, but only 3% of it is suitable for consumption and agriculture, and its consumption grows at a rate twice that of the…

Turning kale waste into treasure

Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a new technique to convert kale waste for use in health and personal care products, reducing food waste and emissions.…

US: 80 Acres Farms partners with Kroger to supply 1000+ stores

The Kroger Co. and 80 Acres Farms are working together to bring fresh, clean produce to more households. 80 Acres Farms has been a supplier to Kroger…

Producer and consumer prices

Andalusia's peppers achieved a record price in the 2022/23 campaign

According to calculations by Hortoinfo, based on data from the Observatory of Prices and Markets of the Junta de Andalucía, the average price of peppers set a…

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US (PA): FarmerJawn produce market to open in West Chester

After months of preparation and hard work, Christa Barfield, AKA FarmerJawn, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of FarmerJawn Produce Market on…

China extreme weather: Summer droughts and floods batter fruit and vegetable growers

At the time this article is being written, temperatures in many parts of China are still high. Weather forecasts warn that more than 20 provinces will…

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US (MT): Montana Ace Hardware Managers to build greenhouse at Shodair hospital

Children receiving inpatient care at Shodair Children’s Hospital will soon have a greenhouse to further their farm-to-plate experiential learning,…

Tomato prices in India have increased by 700%, now a kilo of tomato costs more than gasoline

Tomato prices in India have skyrocketed so much that it has caused social unrest in the country. There have been protests, assaults on plantations, and even…

Top US food imports by country of origin

The US is a major producer and exporter of food products, but did you know that it’s also one of the world’s largest food importers? Due to seasonality and…

Leon van den Hombergh about Haluco and Nedalpac's integration into Frankort & Koning group:

"Cooperation starting to increasingly bear fruit"

In 2020, Haluco and Nedalpac were brought in under the Frankort & Koning group within the DOLE Group. Frankort & Koning's commercial director Leon van…

Peter van Keulen, operational director Modiform:

"Emphasis on R&D pays off"

"If you claim to be innovative, you can't really do without an R&D department. Now, we had a Development department for years, but research was a bit of an underdog there as…

South of Minas Gerais:

New varieties change the profile of Brazilian strawberry production

The planting of strawberries in the south of Minas is going through significant changes this year with the introduction of new varieties of the plant. This…

USDA files action against Texas company for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Heyvel Produce LLC (Heyvel) for alleged violations of the Perishable…

The hot pepper market is struggling

It hasn’t been an easy growing season for hot peppers in Mexico as the weather has significantly affected supplies. “The heat has been unprecedented…

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News Leek! ALDI's Kevin the Carrot to Turnip for Ireland in France

Picnic is taking further steps into the large German market

UK: 'Disturbing' rise in supermarket losses reportedUK supermarkets are taking action to tackle a "disturbing" 33% increase in retail losses compared…