HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, January 21, 2025

CSPMA:

“80% of Canadian peat production now certified. We’re not phasing peat out”

With growing concerns over environmental sustainability, the peat industry continues to develop, focusing on responsible peat extraction, restoration,…

AISPRID

€10 million funding for autonomous tomato deleafer

Last year, AISPRID deployed 30 of their autonomous greenhouse deleafers across five major French tomato cooperatives—and they are planning to expand…

Valoya unveils LL-CV series:.

Fluorescent tube replacement for plant research and tissue culture applications

Valoya introduces the LL-CV Series, which are designed specifically for plant research applications and tissue culture. "An alternative to outdated…

Priva, Blue Radix strengthen their partnership

The demand for AI-driven and autonomous growth is increasing around the world. Greenhouse investors, owners and growers see the need for precise and…

Mexico and EU update trade deal to counter potential US tariffs under Trump administration

Mexico and the European Union have announced an updated Global Trade Agreement aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two entities. This…

NL: ReThink Food Challenge launches

The ReThink Food Challenge is not just a competition—it's a mission. With Earth's population climbing toward 10 billion and resources dwindling, the…

NL: Finding the right rail trolleys for success

Pieter Boekestijn grew up with the Berg Hortimotive brand. Today, he runs the family business Westlandpeppers with his two brothers. Pieter is very…

Mexico: New General Manager for Ecoation

Ecoation has announced the appointment of Santiago Valdés Lara as General Manager - Mexico. Santiago transitioned into this role after serving the…

New CTO for Source.ag

Source.ag today announced the appointment of Magnus Hilding as its new Chief Technology Officer. Hilding brings a proven track record of scaling tech teams and driving…

Legal action to be taken against importers of Moroccan tomatoes for claimed tax fraud

The Spanish farmers' organization COAG will take legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes for what they claim is tax fraud. Andrés Góngora…

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Ukraine: Aiding frontline communities during conflict to restore economic freedom

It has been more than two years since the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. After getting over the initial shock of the new war…

Fresh Express acquires and expands foodservice operations across North America

Fresh Express Inc. has acquired McEntire Produce Inc., a fresh-cut processor, repacker, and wholesaler supplying the foodservice industry since 1938.…

Study examines how to reduce nitrate accumulation in hydroponically grown lettuce

Astaxanthin is a highly effective antioxidant and its application in agricultural production is still unclear. The effects of foliar astaxanthin…

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Advancements made in tomato stress alleviation

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), which is considered one of the more important and widely cultivated crop members of the family Solanaceae, exhibits…

Opportunity for turnkey acquisition opens up in Canada

A rare turnkey greenhouse acquisition opportunity is being made available to potential purchasers. BMO Capital Markets has been engaged to offer for…

US (IL): Excitement over new isotope labelling facility

Recently, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were faced with a problem, a lack of existing facilities that could house tall…

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Using activated water to enhance vegetable production

Non-thermal plasma technology (NTP) has found widespread applications across several fields, including agriculture. Researchers have explored the use…

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Ecuadorian blueberries arrive in UAE

Nobis Fruit Company has announced the start of Ecuadorian blueberry exports of the AtlasBlue variety to Dubai. This geographic expansion is part of the…

UK: RHS requests governmental compensation due to roadworks

With 350,000 fewer people visiting RHS Garden Wisley annually due to the National Highways A3/M25 roadworks, resulting in £6 million losses to date,…

Australia: New varieties of medicinal plants being bred

Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at The University of Queensland have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to…

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CAN: New dome complete for Ontario growers

Fresh and nutritious vegetables aren't always in season, but Gleaners Food Bank in Belleville is working to change that with a new growing dome. The…

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Italy: Over 108M Euros pumped into fruit and vegetable support

Improved production, low environmental impact techniques, investments to address the consequences of climate change and to position ourselves…

Enjoying strawberry season in South Korea

Starting in winter through early spring, the season of Korea's sweet, plump strawberries begins. This berry is beloved in Korea and you'll notice many…

Giving gas for lighting projects: "Cool atmosphere"

The third and fourth quarters at Stolze are traditionally busy with lighting projects. As the outdoor lights "go out," it's only natural that clients…

Thai delegation visits Israel to discuss smart agriculture and labor collaboration

The Thai delegation's visit to Leafresh Farm, a hydroponic vegetable farm in Beit Hilkia Moshav, highlighted the integration of smart agriculture…

Oman launches experimental blueberry farm in Jabal Akhdar to boost agricultural diversity

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (MAFWR) in Oman has initiated a blueberry cultivation project in Jabal Akhdar to enhance the…

Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica are the US fruit and vegetable market's main suppliers

The US imported 22.7 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023. Mexico was its main supplier, accounting for 50% of the total imported, followed by…

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Turkmenistan exports first crops from Düzmergen greenhouse

A modern greenhouse, commissioned in the fall of 2020 in Balkanabat, is the result of comprehensive measures to support and stimulate small and medium…

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KisanKonnect has raised $4.5mln in a Series A funding round

Lidl GB targets 35% increase in fresh fruit and vegetable sales by 2026

India: Mizoram's ginger, chili, and passion fruit hit Mumbai's Jio World Drive and Reliance storesIn a big push to the farmers of Mizoram, the Mizoram…