HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, April 2, 2025

weekly data for the whole year ahead

Tomato grower uses ProJoules for harvest forcast

It is mid-March, and there is still a little wait for the first harvest at Kwekerij de Bron and Kwekerij de Maasroute. When is that first harvest…

A particular variety of "Japanese basil" selected and cultivated by l'Orto di Mimì

First Italian shiso available on the market

Organic shiso grown in Italy is now available. This aromatic plant, also known as Japanese basil, is an important ingredient in the preparation of…

Ehtiopia: HortiFlora in full swing

Today, the Millenium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors to the second day of the HortiFlora. The three-day trade show will last till April…

Phormium

"Our aluminized screen offers energy savings of 72%"

Phormium, the Belgian thermal screen manufacturer, is launching a fully aluminized screen: Noctis Thermo. The screen offers an energy saving of 72%.…

US: Why do engineered greenhouse structures matter so much?

Understanding the difference between an engineered (stamped) greenhouse and a non-engineered one—and knowing when to use each—does more than protect…

Floriguette production set to quadruple by 2026 - Savéol

What are the needs of the new Floriguette strawberry variety?

The strawberry season has begun for Savéol. The traditional Gariguette arrived on the market in March, and this year, it will be followed by a new…

Francisco Morales takes over

Javier Bernabeu leaves the management of Sakata Seed Ibérica after 30 years at the helm

After a career in plant breeding spanning over 40 years, Javier Bernabeu, founder and, until now, managing director of Sakata Seed Ibérica for 30…

"Valto for a cucumber mosaic virus-free world"

Valto Biocontrol aims to expand its presence in every country worldwide where the pepino mosaic virus poses challenges to tomato cultivation.…

Reducing the need for multiple platforms

Fully integrating data systems within a vertical farm

One of greenhub solutions' most significant innovations is Green Farm OS, a connectivity platform designed to unify the fragmented technology…

UK: Biobest announces new GM of operations following retirement

Biobest announces that Simon Jones, General Manager of its UK operations, retired on March 27, 2025, after a distinguished career advancing sustainable…

Gartenbau-Versicherung acquires a stake in wirfliegendrohne.de

Investment with high strategic and economic potential

Gartenbau-Versicherung invests in forward-looking technologies that offer its policyholders measurable added value. In line with this strategy, it…

Asian vegetable season restarted at Asian Crop

"Shanghai pak choi gaining popularity among consumers"

The start of the Dutch Asian vegetable growing season has come at just the right time this year for Asian Crop, based in Velden, Limburg. The…

Preventing the spread of Phytophthora Cryptogea in lettuce crops

Phytophthora cryptogea is a significant threat in hydroponics. This pathogen is a member of the oomycetes family, which includes species known to…

CAN: SEF completes new greenhouse project

SEF® has completed a 2-acre greenhouse expansion for Ruthven Farms in Ruthven, Ontario. This newly constructed space is fully operational, cultivating…

Indo-Dutch collaboration unlocks new opportunities for fresh food

What does the future of food look like for India? Pioneers from the Netherlands in sustainable greenhouse horticulture believe the answer lies in smart…

Harmoniz Seeds:

"This year we will introduce new varieties"

Despite its recent entry into the agricultural sector, Harmoniz is backed by two seed companies with decades of experience and research. Officially…

Tips to aid the fight against Botrytis, or "gray mold"

Botrytis is an above-ground fungus with many species, found worldwide and capable of infecting a wide variety of plants. When conditions are…

US: Houston Community College celebrates ribbon-cutting for Nancy Dillon Itz Greenhouse

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new greenhouse was held at the Houston Community College (HCC) Katy campus on March 19. The Nancy Dillon Itz…

Koppert updates packaging for its Citripar packaging

Koppert has announced an update to its Citripar product, enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar, known for its effective…

UK government publishes Precision Breeding secondary legislation

Two years after the primary Precision Breeding legislation was passed, the UK government has published the secondary legislation needed to implement…

Growy’s journey in vertical farming

Six years of growing

"We had no idea what we were getting into (and honestly, I'm glad we didn't), but we knew one thing for sure: the world needed a better food system, and we were going to help…

Tuomo Laine aims to grow raspberries in Finland's dark winters

"We are not just trying to extend the growing season; we are aiming for full-year cultivation"

Finland has always relied on imported fresh berries to meet increasing consumer demand outside the summer season. Nearly half of all fresh raspberries,…

The collaboration between Profarms and C-LED continues

Solutions installed not only in Italy but in Austria as well

Profarms is a company specialising in the cultivation of microgreens with an innovative and sustainable approach. Its indoor cultivation system makes…

Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

On Wednesday afternoon, the latest developments in lighting were again discussed at the LichtEvent. An important part of the program was discussing…

Season of high demand for Egyptian fresh strawberries

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season came to an end in early March, clearing the ground for the frozen strawberry campaign. According to Khaled Albana,…

Alba Bio

Sicily: organic tomato production grows, but labour remains a challenge

Sicily confirms its leading role in organic agriculture with over 400,000 hectares. Organic tomatoes are among the fastest growing sectors, especially…

7 hectares of pointed peppers at Bel'Orta this year

First red pointed peppers of 2025 hit the market

On Friday the 28th, the first red pointed peppers of 2025 were officially sold at BelOrta. These flavourful peppers were grown by Bart Ceulemans of the…

Increased focus on the formation of content substances in the follow-up cultivation pilot of Jack Beans

Jack Beans contain compounds that can be utilized in a new technique for home dialysis for kidney patients. However, the highest quality Jack Beans are…

Figures for 2024 show the direction to take, with acreage under pressure

More kilos of greenhouse vegetables from a smaller area

In 2024, more greenhouse vegetables were harvested in the Netherlands from a reduced area. A total of 1804 million kilos were harvested on 4,830…

The testimony of an agricultural entrepreneur: watch the video!

A new season starts for dripline nails

A year and a half after being launched on the market, the dripline nails from SR Innovative constitute an alternative and advantageous solution to the…

It is possible to visit the installations made by Combimetal Carrera

Table top double-height strawberry systems are growing in popularity in Italy

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro,…

Luxembourg advances law to support greenhouse farming

The Luxembourg government is advancing a new agriculture law to enable larger greenhouse operations and enhance financial backing for vegetable cultivation.…

Hortifrut unveils new "Berry Easter" seasonal celebration

Hortifrut is introducing "Berry Easter", a fresh, limited-edition blueberry product designed to celebrate the Easter season. Available exclusively in…

Greencore agreed to buy rival Bakkavor

Carrefour announced the acquisition of French convenience retailer Magne

Holland: Retail turnover up by nearly 2% in FebruaryStatistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.6% higher in February 2025 than in…