HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Final day of CGC kicks off

It's the second day of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Niagara Falls (Canada, indeed) and at the time of sending out this newsletter, some visitors and exhibitors might…

"The potential for harvest forecasting is if anything even greater in the North American market than in Europe"

It was about four years ago that Rien Kamman and Ernst van Bruggen of Source.ag first visited a high-tech greenhouse, at Agro Care, and got into…

Photo report: VertiFarm 2024

The 2024 edition of the VertiFarm has come to an end after a three-day show taking place in Dortmund, Germany this week. Combined with the Association for Vertical Farming…

Cultiva EcoSolutions:

"We customize our IPM solutions for every client"

Founded by Dr. Emilia Mikulewicz, Ph.D., Cultiva EcoSolutions is a consultancy firm supporting South American horticultural businesses. The company's…

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US (MI): IFPA, nine others file lawsuit against Department of Labor

Yesterday, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)'s…

New greenhouse-grown mini melon starts shipping

Canadian greenhouse company Pure Flavor® has launched its third melon under a new brand, Amora™ mini melons. The Amora mini melon is a Charentais…

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US: Propane Education & Research Council offering help for growers affected by hurricanes

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced a new Double Propane Farm Incentive Program to assist growers recovering from the…

New On the Vine tomato line makes its mark

Windset Farms® is debuting its On The Vine Tomato Line, a vibrant selection of premium greenhouse-grown snacking tomatoes designed to enhance any…

LED lights to increase pepper yields under saline irrigation conditions

Agricultural researchers from the UPCT have created a portable prototype of LED lights that combines different wavelengths for use in greenhouse crops.…

JC Myers with SunFed Produce

“We owe it to our growers to discuss inflationary pressure with our retail customers”

It was a very hot and dry summer in Mexico, but there's optimism for the country's winter vegetable programs. "We are hoping for good rainfall from now…

Filipe Oliveira da Silva appointed CEO of JASA

JASA Packaging Solutions has appointed Filipe Oliveira da Silva as its new CEO. He will take over day-to-day management from Eduard de Haan, who will…

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UK: 81 year old Newport grower breaks record for largest bell pepper

Ian Neale 81, from Langstone, has been growing fruit and vegetables all his life and now he's recently made history for growing the world's biggest…

Greenhouse grown WOW Utopia strawberries launched

SUNSET® will feature a premium strawberry varietal as part of IFPA's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The WOW® Utopia™ Strawberries were developed…

Introducing greenhouse grown SWEETIES seedless mini peppers

Windset Farms® is proud to unveil its latest addition to the produce aisle: SWEETIES™ Seedless Mini Peppers. These sweet and refreshingly crisp mini…

FEDEMCO receives thumbs up for sustainability at Fruit Attraction

FEDEMCO, the Spanish Federation of wooden packaging and its components, was present once again at the agri-food fair Fruit Attraction. On this…

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US: EPA approves new biofungicide

BioConsortia's new biofungicide/bactericide, Amara has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With potential…

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EU announces consultation about protective pest measures

The European Commission, DG Sante has announced a public stakeholder consultation regarding measures to prevent the presence of the Tomato brown rugose…

US: Michigan State University professor receives Outstanding International Horticulturalist Award

Guo-Qing Song, Professor and Associate Director of Michigan State University's Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center, was recently honored…

NL: WUR offering course on postharvest technology

WUR is offering a course that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the science, postharvest technology, and best practices that support fresh…

India: CII AgroTech India gets new name, location

The event formerly known as CII AgroTech India has announced that this years event has moved to Lucknow, and is also changing its name to Krishi Bharat…

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New scientific breakthroughs to aid consumers

Since the first year of commercial planting of biotech crops in 1996, more than 70 countries have planted or imported biotech crops. In 1996, the six…

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Australian government cancels use of all products containing DCPA

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has canceled the registration and use of all products containing chlorthal…

UK: Requirements for plant imports, packing and loading updated

Guidance has been developed to support trade regarding safe and effective packaging and loading of loose loads (plants and plant products) to ensure…

'Air' by Matteo Babini

"In 2025, I will start production with larger quantities"

Traditional fruit farming did not appeal to 24-year-old Matteo Babini from Forlì - a graduate in agriculture from Cesena's technical institute - yet,…

The Greenery:

Inspire strawberries going through as Class 1

Inspire strawberries from The Greenery is at the top of its class. "I am very happy to have the Inspire!", says Ton de Weerdt, Manager of Quality…

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Eurocash Group has created a retail purchasing group

Waitrose has partnered with Just Eat

New boss for Colruyt Group in FranceColruyt Group appoints Christophe Garcia, former managing director of Match and Smatch in Belgium, as managing…