HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, January 9, 2025

“It’s been all about quality for us, whether it's tomatoes, horses, or the way we host guests”

Knutur Rafn Armann and his wife, Helena, have spent the last three decades nurturing their sustainable, high-tech greenhouse operation in Iceland.…

Jiffy Growing Solutions

"Understanding how microbial communities function in soilless environments remains a relatively new frontier"

In a recent collaboration, Jiffy Group and Concert Bio explored the substrate microbiome's critical role and how understanding it can improve the…

"Finding success with a natural fiber and wood mix"

For over 40 years, Green Valley Greenhouse has been dedicated to growth and innovation in the Midwestern United States. Since 1977, the company has…

CAN: New management for Prins Greenhouses

After 27 years of service to Prins Greenhouses, Arjen van Eekelen has been appointed as the new President of the company. Based in the Prins East…

Taiwan: Driving sustainable lettuce production through gutters

An experienced lettuce grower in Taiwan, operating a family-owned business, is preparing for the future by investing in cutting-edge horticultural…

Blueberry breeder announces leadership transitions

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. announced a series of leadership transitions designed to drive the company's next phase of growth and innovation.…

The official new digital partner of Mucci Farms

Ecoation, a pioneer in IPM and Yield Forecasting technology, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Mucci Farms, a top greenhouse grower…

New automated tomato transplanter introduced

PlantTape announced the commercial launch of an Automated Tomato Transplanter. This solution offers increased efficiency and precision for growers.…

The importance of early pest detection

Many pests, including aphids, mites, and various larvae, can survive the winter in various life stages, such as eggs or dormant adults. As temperatures…

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The fine art of coconut substrates

"It feels like at this point, everybody on earth has heard something about, or seen something about coir fiber, be it in passing, through an…

Philippines: New greenhouse to ensure constant crop supply

The PHP5 million solar-powered greenhouse for hydroponics and drip fertigation system project of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will ensure a…

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USDA announces 14 members for Plant Variety Protection Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 14 members to serve on the Plant Variety Protection Board. The newly appointed…

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Study looks at melon cultivation based on the Dutch Bucket System

The earthquake and liquefaction disaster in 2018 and the Covid-19 outbreak had an impact on the economic decline of the people in Sigi Regency,…

Tomatoes dominate Azerbaijan’s greenhouse exports in 2024

In 2024, tomatoes emerged as the leading greenhouse product exported from Azerbaijan to international markets. A total of 145,603.2 tons of tomatoes,…

WEC Lines receives gold medal for sustainability

WEC Lines has announced that it has achieved a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the global standard for business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis…

"Cobots" win German Design Award for 2025

Delta's D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) have been honored with the 2025 German Design Award in the category of 'Excellent Product Design'. Michael…

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CAN: Wage updates released for Seasonal Workers in Alberta

Starting January 2nd, the wage rate for Nursery, sod, and greenhouse workers in Alberta has increased to $17.98 per hour (from $17.44) as part of the…

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Cambodian Ministry ponders modern vegetable farming expansion

A senior official for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) yesterday said that the modern vegetable farming community in Takeo…

Repairing tomato mutation could lead to an earlier yield

Crop genomes accumulate deleterious mutations—a phenomenon known as the cost of domestication. Precision genome editing has been proposed to eliminate…

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Using essential oils to battle against Tomato Leafminer

Tuta absoluta is one of the most destructive pests of tomatoes. Chemical insecticides used to control this leafminer harm all organisms, increasing the…

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Staying vigilant to ToBRFV

The spread of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) through a greenhouse can be slowed down so overall damage can be less severe. The financial impact of the disease has to…

NGB announces 2025 Green Thumb Award Winners

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), a 105-year-old non-profit organization, has announced the winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards. These awards,…

Effect of 5G on behaviour of bumblebees in greenhouse tested

Research is currently underway to study the impact of 5G on the behavior of bumblebees. The research is taking place in Tomatoworld's tomato…

New fruit and vegetable cutting solutions at Fruit Logistica 2025

Fam Stumabo is excited to announce its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, from 5 to 7 February in Berlin, the trade show for the fresh produce industry. Join…

Price gaps force Victorian grower to stop production amid supermarket disputes

In northern Victoria, a high-tech greenhouse grower, Ross Marsolino, has ceased the cultivation of eggplants, tomatoes, and zucchinis, a decision driven by the…

Egeria acquires majority stake in Den Berk Délice

Den Berk Délice has entered into a strategic partnership with Egeria, an independent investment company, to drive its next phase of growth. This…

Egypt gains ground in the European chili peppers market

The Egyptian chili pepper season is progressing well, with solid demand from several European markets despite Egypt not being particularly known for…

Bulltec to attend SIVAL in Angers (14-16 January)

What's new in the field of vegetable processing?

Those who produce and process vegetables know the importance of precision when it comes to packaging. With this in mind, Bulltec has developed a new…

Manuel Arevalo, from Ocean Fresh:

"We are now facing a drop in volumes that will hopefully lead to higher prices"

This past December has been extremely warm in Almeria, according to Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), and after a boost in production due to…

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SPAR Slovenia is investing €40mln to expand its fresh produce warehouse in Ljubljana

Sales of fruit and vegetables ‘skyrocketed’ at REMA 1000 stores in Norway

SPAR Gran Canaria launches online sales platformSPAR Gran Canaria introduced its online sales platform, offering an alternative way for customers to…