HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, September 7, 2023

Pure Flavor acquires MightyVine

Continuing its growth path fueling significant plans for expansion, Pure Flavor® announces the acquisition of MightyVine®, a Midwest CEA Tomato grower & brand in Rochelle, IL,…

Light Science Technologies acquires Tomtech UK

Light Science Technologies Holdings announced they had acquired Tomtech UK Ltd. Tomtech, established in 1986 and based right in the heart of…

Greenlux / Valoya expands in India:

"We’re to serve both the South Asian market as the Middle East with our lighting solutions"

India is often named one of the most interesting markets regarding the future of CEA, and the team at Greenlux Lighting Solutions certainly understands…

Controlling algae in nurseries: the green monster

Algae growth has similar requirements as cultivated crops for development: light, water, and nutrients, which means the frequent irrigation, nutrient…

New dehumidifier created with small-space projects in mind

Quest Climate has unveiled the new Quest 100, a dehumidifier created with small-space projects or hobbyist growers in mind. It is the smallest…

USDA to break ground on new plant research facility on NC State University campus

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences…

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US (UT): Greenhouse farm cultivates community through hydroponics

Nestled within the neighborhoods of small-town Pleasant Grove, Utah, sits Snuck Farm, a family-operated farm that was first settled in the 1800s. Since…

CAN (ON): 'A lot of hardship': Researcher explores the experiences of women who are seasonal workers

Julie-Ann McCausland, a former civil servant and Justice of the Peace in Jamaica, is seeking to highlight the experiences of women in Canada's Seasonal…

The pepper campaign is running 2 weeks late in Almeria

"The switch from Dutch to Spanish peppers could cause some supply issues"

Almeria's bell pepper season is starting with very small quantities, mainly in the municipalities of Berja and Dalías, although there won't be a…

US (WA): Lindsey du Toit to lead WSU’s Department of Plant Pathology

For more than 20 years, scientist Lindsey du Toit has helped safeguard many of the Pacific Northwest’s most valuable crops from damaging diseases. Now,…

Texas A&M researchers integrating new AI tools for plant analysis

Plant phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. In addition to ensuring a healthier crop yield, this…

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Saudi Irrigation Organization uses aquaponics to reduce water consumption

Suwaidra farm in Al-Ahsa, a subsidiary of the Saudi Irrigation Organization, has become an aquaponics-certified farm, being officially granted a…

Maersk strengthens offering with two new fulfillment centers in Central America and the Caribbean

A.P. Moller - Maersk strengthens its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfillment center in Colombia…

Panama Canal transit auction bids are soaring

Vessel paid $2.4 million to skip the Panama Canal queue

Auctions by the Panama Canal Authority for spot transits enable owners who do not have reservations to skip the queue, but with transits of the waterway…

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US: USDA announces $72.9M in grant funding awarded to support specialty crop producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced $72.9 million awarded to 55 states and territories…

GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Report 2022 is now available

The GLOBALG.A.P. integrity report for 2022 has been published and is now available online. As the first of its kind in food certification, the GLOBALG.A.P.…

New salad kits and salad blends will debut at Southern Innovations

Braga Fresh will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #304 at the Southeast Produce Council’s fall Southern Innovations conference…

CAN (SK): Researchers at USask identify protein that helps tell plants ‘no’ when nitrogen is low

Dr. Mutsutomo Tokizawa (PhD), a post-doctoral research fellow at GIFS, is the lead author of a new study with Dr. Leon Kochian (PhD), Canada Excellence…

Post Onam, vegetable prices have dropped in Kerala

After buoyant sales during the Hindu festival of Onam, vegetable farmers in the Kerala find themselves in distress. The market crashed after the festival due…

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US (WY): Casper Community greenhouse project partners with medical center

Picture this: a lush urban farm with walking paths, 250 apple trees, and numerous indoor and outdoor community gardens all in one place. This…

Frank Yiannas joins Revol Greens as advisor for food safety

Revol Greens has appointed Frank Yiannas as an advisor for food safety. Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the…

Genetic cluster in root fungus found to be the “on/off” switch for disease-causing behavior:

Switching from harmful to helpful fungi

Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant…

UAE: Dubai farm receives Sustainable Indoor Farm certification

Ekthaar Agricultural LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, receives the Sustainable Indoor Farming (SIF) Certification jointly administered by the Association…

UGA research enables blueberry cultivation

The Peach State might become known as the Blueberry State

Although Georgia has long been referred to as the Peach State, this fruit isn’t counted among the state’s top 10 commodities anymore. However, blueberries join…

Packaging company expands linerless label offering

Crawford Packaging is pleased to announce the availability of Ravenwood's Nobac Linerless Label Applicators and Linerless Labels in its product lineup.…

The prices of cucumbers and tomatoes have increased sharply in Ukraine

During the beginning of autumn, the supply of greenhouse and ground tomatoes and cucumbers significantly decreased, which led to a sudden price increase. The…

Swiss: Vertical farm expands distribution in 390 Coop stores

YASAI and Coop have expanded their collaboration in Switzerland. From today on, YASAI is supplying its products to 390 Coop stores. "We are thrilled to…

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Aldi raised its long-term target to 1,500 stores

Aldi is to trial four new loose fruit and vegetable lines

UK: Iceland launches back-to-school deals, including bags and bottlesIceland's Back-to-School money-saving offers 3 for £5 - helping kids get their…