HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, May 18, 2023

Tomeco to focus even more on Tomélon

"Energy prices, virus pressure have changed tomato cultivation"

"Energy prices and preventative measures for viruses have changed tomato cultivation," begins Tom Verdonck of Tomeco. "It's become quite tricky to…

In Memoriam: Kurt Dramm

In his early years he was laughingly called “Warts”. In College he was known as “Flower Pot”. In recent years it was “Aga”, a name the grandchildren lovingly called him. With…

J. Huete Greenhouses leads the construction

20-hectare Senegal project includes greenhouses, packing house and supermarket

J. Huete Greenhouses has recently started the construction of a new global project in Senegal of 20 hectares which includes a supermarket where the…

German grower reduces moisture in slabs with Spacer

In 2020, a tomato grower in Germany decided to try using Hydroponic Systems' Spacer in his greenhouse to improve his yields. The decision was a wise…

Construction of Europe's largest agri-PV project starts at Dutch grower

GroenLeven has started constructing Europe's largest softfruit covering agri-PV project. When this unique project is complete, Dutch grower Maarten van…

Resource Innovation Institute Partners with ARCO/Murray

"Growing demand for construction professionals in CEA"

Resource Innovation Institute (RII) is partnering with CEA design-build general contractor ARCO/Murray to develop the first CEA Credentialing Curriculum to…

Egypt: Delphy signs MoU with Plug’n’Grow to strengthen horticulture sector

Delphy and Plug'n'Grow, a commercial hydroponics technologies and services provider, signed an MoU agreement. For the next 6 months, Delphy and…

Trade mission explores Indian horticulture

Dutch Greenhouse Delta looks back on a successful HortiRoad2India trade mission to Hyderabad and Delhi, which took place from 23rd to 30th April.…

Panama: Fogponic trial succesfully completed

Sprout AI completes the successful completion of its research project for the cultivation of the first potato seeds from the “Karú” variety, produced…

New generation Mycotal released

Used for the biocontrol of whitefly and a number of other pests, Koppert has announced that recent production enhancements have made its biological insecticide, Mycotal, more…

Kurnool and Nandyal district farmers plan to reduce tomato cultivation due to heavy losses

Tomato farmers in both Kurnool and Nandyal districts (Andhra Pradesh) are planning to reduce the crop area and shift to other options due to a steady slew of…

Class action challenges labeling of ‘New Mexico Chili’ peppers

Badia Spices faces a proposed class action that alleges the company’s “New Mexico Chili” peppers are essentially misbranded given that the product is grown in…

Tornado destroys 100 greenhouses in Mersin, Turkey

In the morning hours of May 6, strong winds and hailstorms were effective in Mersin's Anamur and Bozyazi districts. Due to the storm, the nylons of the…

May 12 and 13

This year’s 'Love Your Local Market' event takes place in Strasbourg

Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued…

Turkey: Customizable, mesh pots aim to bring transparency to horticultural plastics industry

“Our world has become dependent on plastic products but we believe that unconscious consumption and insensitive production methods can be prevented,”…

US (CA): Plenty officially opens its Compton farm

Plenty officially opens its Compton farm in California, which is designed to grow up to 4.5 million pounds of leafy greens annually. Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai…

Negative pressure irrigation as a potential technique for increasing vegetable yields and decreasing nitrous oxide emissions

Irrigation is a common practice used to promote vegetable yields through high agricultural inputs, which potentially increases nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.…

Enhanced monitoring of EU tomato imports

The price paid for the Moroccan tomatoes imported into the EU increased by 12%

EU tomato and citrus fruit imports from third countries are subject to enhanced monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. The…

US: Governor Larry Hogan to keynote Impact Washington Legislative Summit​

Building upon key advocacy successes for the green industry, AmericanHort is pleased to announce popular two-term Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will headline the AmericanHort…

Nigerian traders and consumers faced with rising tomato prices

Tomato traders, as well as consumers, have lamented the recent scarcity and rising prices of tomatoes in the country. The traders attributed the scarcity and…

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IFPA advocates for produce and floral industry innovation at AIM for climate summit

As the fresh produce and floral industries continue enhancing their sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives, recently the…

NFU Energy helps get Green Gas Support Scheme applications over the line

Since the launch of government’s Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) in 2021, NFU Energy’s application to the scheme on behalf of one of their clients has been the…

Vegetables might cost 30% more by Thanksgiving, due to winter storms

California tomato growers still have trouble getting their fields dry

Much of America’s ‘salad bowl’ is still underwater after a series of atmospheric river-fueled storms hit California over the winter. And even now, with the…

Spanish tomato plantings continue despite drought concerns

The ongoing drought in Spain is causing significant difficulties for the country's horticultural industry. Farmers are relying on emergency irrigation to keep…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

New crop California cherries, strawberries, mangos, and more provided inspiration for Mother's Day

This week retailers filled stores with fruits, flowers, candy, and bakery items that were almost as sweet as mom. New crop California cherries,…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of asparagus from Peru through South Florida expected to remain about the same

Movement of asparagus crossings from Mexico through Calexico, California, San Luis, Arizona, and Arizona is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading is…

AI technology reduces food waste in Dutch supermarket's strawberry chain

Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the strawberry chain can accurately predict this fruit's shelf life. As a result, 70,000 fewer kg will be…

International Women’s Achievement Award for Pat Compres

World Trade Center Miami recognized Patricia Compres, founding and managing member of Advance Customs Brokers & Consulting, as one of five outstanding…

Dharaksha

Start-up Dharaksha is converting crop waste into sustainable packaging

There has been a growing demand for alternative packaging solutions in India due to environmental sustainability concerns and the need to reduce…

UK competition watchdog steps up examination of grocery prices

Britain's competition watchdog will step up its work looking into grocery prices, but has so far not seen evidence pointing to specific concerns in the sector,…