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Cloning without using any medium

There are many different ways to carry out plant cloning: tissue culture, plugs, rockwool, and so on. At the same time, more innovative technologies have been coming up over…

Senior Grower Octavio Perez Rodriguez, Nature Fresh Farms:

US (OH): ‘Mixing dry outdoor and indoor air with an AVS works fantastically in this climate’

In 2016, Canadian vegetable producer Nature Fresh Farms established a production site in its most important market, the United States. In Delta, Ohio, the company now grows…

Simulate the effects of future climate changes on your greenhouse

You can now simulate the inner climate and energy consumption of your greenhouse project in 2030, 2040 and 2050 all over the world. "Due to climate change, climate management…

the new Fresno chili pepper of Eminent Seeds

"Upright and uniform fruits are easier to harvest"

Eminent Seeds is marketing a new and improved version of the Fresno. "The chilli pepper has proven its worth at a number of tastings both in the Netherlands and abroad and…

Johan van Tuijl sales manager AgrowSer / VDH Foil greenhouses

As of 9 November, Johan van Tuijl will be responsible for all commercial activities of AgrowSer and VDH Foliekassen, both renowned suppliers of foil greenhouses and related…

Eric Léonard, of Le Safran de Cotchia:

"We have been cultivating saffron in Belgium for 11 years"

Halfway between Brussels and Liège, not far from the city of Namur, we find the only professional saffron farm in Belgium, called "Le Safran de Cotchia". The idea of…

Grower2Grower

The need for clipping speed

Last week Stefan Vogrincic, a consultant at Grower2Grower, decided to time himself against an experienced greenhouse worker who was clipping cucumber plants using the…

Peter Quiring receives OPMA’s Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award

Nature Fresh Farms announced that their President and Founder, Peter Quiring, is the recipient of the OPMA’s Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award.  According to OPMA’s website…

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Tomato: a top product in COVID-19 times

Whether it is about maintaining good health or beating quarantine weight gain, these days consumers often choose healthy and low-calorie products when grocery shopping…

on-demand stock packaging in box quantities

"Webshop offers broader online presence serving key markets"

Macpac is no stranger to selling online through its website. For over 4 years the Stockport–based thermoformer has sold its highly successful Plantpac range on a digital…

Special: A clean facility

CAN (BC): KPU researchers receive NSERC award for biopesticides

A partnership between Kwantlen Polytechnic University researchers and an industry partner has won an innovation award for its work to create natural pesticides…

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AppHarvest plants first tomato crop

AppHarvest today announced it has planted its first tomato crop at the company’s high-tech controlled environment agriculture facility in Morehead, Ky. The crop is scheduled…

Easter Grangemuir Farm

The benefits of lean techniques in horticulture

For many horticultural businesses, the challenge of accessing reliable and affordable labour is one of their biggest concerns. In response, AHDB developed SmartHort, a…

VeggiTech inspires people to grow crops sustainably

VeggiTech is an agro-tech organization focused on changing the agriculture industry to create sustainable and eco-friendly farms. Its tech-enabled solutions are: VeggiTech…

Zocalo

Dining in heated greenhouses

Wisconsin’s first food truck park, Zócalo Food Park, is collaborating with Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge this holiday season to bring a holiday pop-up featuring hand-crafted…
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Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit

Singapore’s ’30 by 30′ food security strategy

Lim Kok Thai, CEO of the Singapore Food Agency shared important updates on Singapore’s ’30 by 30′ food security strategy and the innovative partners working at speed to…

Little Leaf Farms’ fresh, crispy baby greens now delivered to homes through Amazon Fresh

Little Leaf Farms is now offering home delivery in the greater Boston and New York City area through Amazon Fresh. COVID-19 has increased demand for grocery deliveries, and…

PMA virtual town hall

Cracking the code of seasonality in leafy green outbreaks

This week’s PMA virtual town hall looked at leafy green outbreaks and research that is being conducted on the factors contributing to these outbreaks  The panel was led by Trevor…

United Fresh Start Foundation launches the Season of Giving Back

The United Fresh Start Foundation has launched the Season of Giving Back, a month-long celebration recognizing the charitable efforts of the produce industry…

Blueberry grower alleges United Exports claimed royalties on unregistered varieties

A South African blueberry grower has claimed “a momentous victory” for growers as Dutch authorities yesterday released two shipments of its blueberries, confiscated earlier…

2020 season was not easy for Polish strawberry producers

Poland is the largest producer of currants, gooseberries, raspberries and the second largest producer of strawberries in the EU. With a share of over 50%,…

World record blueberry title questioned as bigger berries appear

A South African-owned blueberry company with farms in Australia has claimed the title of the world's heaviest blueberry. But although the record might be official, there might…

Irish urban farmers introduce weekly grocery box

New Leaf Urban Farmers has launched Beyond Organic, a Community Supported Agriculture vegetable box scheme in Ballyneety, Co Limerick, believed to be the first of its kind in…

Social Good Summit: Is vertical and indoor farming the future?

The degradation of land is one of the many things contributing to climate change. Mashable's Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater…

"I believe hydroponics farms are the complete solution to our food desert crisis"

A Los Angeles woman’s idea for a simple food giveaway is a staple of one South L.A. community. Adrienne Wilson’s cheerful face greets volunteers every Friday at Norman O.…

US: Inuvik greenhouse scores funding for year-round facility

A new growing system on its way to Inuvik will mean fresh greens and herbs all year long, even through the town’s dark and frigid winters. Inuvik's community greenhouse. Ollie…

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AU: Robotic harvesting to kick off in GV

Apples will be harvested robotically at Goulburn Valley-based Turnbull Brothers Orchards this season in what is believed to be the first commercial trial of robotic apple…

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Solutions that optimize the fruit and vegetable packaging process

The year 2020 has been a difficult one dominated by the pandemic. Even with increasing work volumes and fewer staff available, TopControl technology provided its hardware and…

PlanetAgro has initiated pilot test for avocados, other produce to follow

Save Foods signs letter of intent with PlanetAgro for distribution of its products across Mexico

Save Foods, an Israeli-based food-tech company focused on developing and selling eco-friendly products specifically designed to extend the shelf life and…

A Filipino student invents solar windows made from rotten vegetables

Carvey Maigue of Mapua University has been shortlisted for the James Dyson Award 2020 for his system called AuREUS, a device that transforms rotten fruit and vegetables into…

"Entire market has collapsed"

Lockdown affects business at Vienna wholesale market

At the beginning of this week, a renewed lockdown came into effect in Austria. A hard decision for the economy, and for the fruit industry there as well. The emergency…

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