HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, May 30, 2025

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies steady presence in greenhosue industry

"We understand how to grow a crop in a controlled environment and can apply that knowledge to different segments"

With a history spanning over 75 years, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies is a steady presence in the North American greenhouse industry. As the development…

Green Automation Americas celebrates 10 Years:

From the Arctic to the Americas: How Finnish lettuce farming took root abroad

"We started Green Automation Americas in 2015 because we saw a clear opportunity in North America," says Tero Laakso, CEO of Green Automation Group.…

BioBee’s application of Orius insidiosus:

The minute pirate bug as defence against thrips

Orius insidiosus, commonly known as the minute pirate bug, is a fast-moving, highly aggressive generalist predator known for its effectiveness in…

First plant-lowering robots shipped in Europe

Arugga AI Farming is launching the first plant-lowering robot for tomato and cucumber plants in greenhouses. Nicknamed 'Louie' by its R&D team, the…

Stergios Logothetidis, Organic Electronic Technologies:

“Single solution for better yields, sun protection, and energy autonomy for greenhouses”

A multi-faceted technology that addresses the various challenges faced by greenhouse vegetable growers has been developed by the Greek company OET…

Yuksel Seeds launches:

China: "Creamy cucumber" concept launched through B2B partnership

Yuksel Seeds continues its growth in the Chinese market with new projects in close collaboration with distributors and retailers. Marking a milestone…

Agostino Marcellino, Sicily Area Sales Manager at HM Clause:

"Morocco outperformed us in the battle against ToBRFV"

During Tomato Excellence in Vittoria, Sicily, HM Clause discussed its innovations for 2025 and the challenges facing the tomato sector at its stand.…

Obituary: Jim Walsh

It is with heavy hearts that Nourse Farms has shared the passing of their Foundation Greenhouse Manager, Jim Walsh. For those at the company, Jim was more than a team…

CAN: Lufa Farms and Walmart Canada launch produce collaboration

Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms are now selling hyperlocal produce from Lufa Farms' 127,000 square-foot hydroponic greenhouse atop the Marché Central…

Import tariffs disrupt produce trade: shippers and brokers feel the strain

When the U.S. first introduced new import tariffs, the assumption was that the added costs would flow through the supply chain. However, several months…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce

"Our direct and end customers need good and steady volumes from trusted suppliers, brands, and quality"

The great weather in the UK so far this year has meant that the strawberry season in the UK has come forward by roughly two weeks. Retailers are…

Canada sees rising interest in controlled environment agriculture

As Canada continues to rely heavily on imported fruits and vegetables, especially during its long winters, different types of controlled environment…

Georgian grower to build new greenhouse

Georgian herb and vegetable producer company Herbia is expanding its business. The company plans to invest 2.5 million GEL in constructing a new…

Dragon fruit plantation becomes glowing national flag

In Vinh Phuc, Vietnam, the Thanh Long Valley Cooperative transformed an 8,800m² dragon fruit plantation into a luminous Vietnamese flag. Using 5,000…

Syria: Imported vegetables reason for price drop, growers say

Several farmers in Daraa attributed the drop in prices to the flooding of the market with imported vegetables and fruits. Farmer Marwan al-Hussein did…

Australia: ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes to be exhibited at Hort Connections 2025

As a family-owned vegetable seed company, Rijk Zwaan is looking to partner with Australian growers in building a sustainable, productive future for the…

How closed water cycles boost sustainability and cut costs

In a sector where every drop counts, adopting a closed water cycle isn't just smart - it's essential for future-proof, profitable growing. Here's why…

Insights from a global CEA partner from Shenzhen:

Segmenting growing zones and creating different lighting recipes

Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Grow4Max specializes in greenhouse systems, vertical farming, container farming, hydroponics, aquaponics, and…

Profitability starts with knowing your numbers

“Some crops just don’t make financial sense”

"If you're making a 10% margin, it's way too low," says Jonah Krochmalnek, founder of Microgreens Consulting. "Too many growers don't analyze their…

NL: Energy grid strain sees growers turn greenhouses into power plants

With the electricity grid in Noord-Holland at full capacity and critical expansion projects years away, greenhouse growers are reportedly stepping in…

Fruit, vegetables from Turkmenistan set to hit Belarus market

Belarusian and Turkmen companies discussed potential contracts for the supply of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables from Turkmenistan to Belarus,…

New Zealand: Vegetable growers welcome RMA reforms

Vegetable growers are optimistic that government reforms to the Resource Management Act will make regulations less cumbersome and will make vegetable…

India: Government agencies committed to procuring all vegetables from agri market

Food and Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil on Thursday said the govt agencies would procure all vegetables that farmers bring to the Nedumangad…

New report challenges councils to cultivate ambition for community food growing across UK

A new report from the Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature project is calling upon local councils to raise their ambition for community food growing…

genXtraits expands collaboration with The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research

genXtraits has expanded its license and collaboration agreement with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (Plant & Food…

European growing media from Floragard now available in the US

Floragard is now officially registered in the U.S. market. "We're ready to supply high-performance soil mixes for Plug & Germination (fine), All…

VLAM takes committee members on a trip to Spain

"Spain may become an increasingly important export market for us"

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy to the early market in…

Egypt boosts tomato exports to Bahrain by 50%

Egypt has expanded its export of fresh and chilled tomatoes to Bahrain, positioning itself as a key player in this market. EastFruit analysts report that…

The opinion of Luigi Ciavorella, phytotechnician at Nova Genetics

The fight against the tomato virus: where do we stand?

During a recent meeting, Luigi Ciavorella (pictured here), a phytotechnician at Nova Genetics, provided an overview of the current state of the horticultural sector. He focused specif…

Executive Chairman: Asda is unlikely to see growth before the end of this year at the earliest

SPAR Group plans to sell its retail businesses in Switzerland and UK

There is no UK supermarket price war, says Aldi bossBritain is not in the midst of a supermarket price war despite some suggestions to the contrary,…