HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The rise of the sweet potato in Europe:

“By growing our own mother plants, we can keep our entire chain virus-free”

Ireland is renowned as the land of potatoes, and nowadays also, a great part of the sweet potatoes eaten in Europe have Irish roots. From their…

New varieties aim to bring high resistance to ToBRFV

Enza Zaden offers 18 varieties with High Resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). The varieties are available in all significant tomato…

Charlotte Langerak-Visser appointed as CEO of Viscon Group

As of May 1, Charlotte Langerak-Visser, a third-generation family member, has been appointed as the new CEO of Viscon Group. Charlotte takes over the…

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US: States can boost sustainable indoor agriculture with energy-saving policies

With a rising share of U.S. crops grown in greenhouses and indoor farms, policymakers can encourage energy and water efficiency efforts in those…

"Our objective is to eventually build greenhouses that are energy neutral"

Kubo is a third-generation family company active in the greenhouse industry since 1945. They are also the mind behind the Ultra-Clima semi-closed…

Shining a light on efficiency and productivity metrics for CEA lighting

High-intensity lighting plays a critical role in promoting plant growth and achieving optimal yields. However, selecting the right lighting system for…

Locally-grown Florida Pearl white strawberries on sale from this week

South African strawberry aficionados in for a Woolworths treat

South African retailer Woolworths is always looking to distinguish itself through fruit. This week's introduction of the Florida Pearl white…

Green tomatoes may be bad for salad, but perfect for gin

A Lanarkshire small-batch distiller's childhood love of growing vegetables has inspired what she claims is a world-first – in the shape of green tomato gin.…

Early yields lower for California leafy greens

Leafy green supplies are expected to be closer to regular supply levels in the second half of May. “Things are starting to settle down a little bit…

Jean-Pascal Scardigli, JP Scardigli et Fils:

“We fear the consequences of Spanish competition on the French eggplant campaign”

Jean-Pascal Scardigli has just started his eggplant campaign, the main crop of his farm. “We are a few days ahead of schedule this year because we have…

International Trade Committee approved proposal for another year

Renewed suspension of import duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguards on Ukrainian exports to the EU

The International Trade Committee recently gave the green light for another one-year suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the…

United States and Philippines cooperation highlighted at U.S.-Philippines food security dialogue

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of Agriculture that…

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Regulation of plants developed through new breeding techniques must ensure societal benefits

The potential societal benefits of genome editing are widely acknowledged by a range of stakeholders and include addressing urgent challenges for the…

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Philippines: Taloy growers receive new greenhouse from Department of Agrarian Reform

The Department of Agrarian Reform in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DAR CAR) and DAR Provincial Office Benguet turned over two vegetable…

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Inuit community grows bell peppers and strawberry north of the Arctic Circle

Nearly 250 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, the Inuit hamlet of Gjoa Haven is a cluster of candy-colored houses sprinkled in a sugary,…

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Screenhouses possible solution to Citrus Greening

A scientist with a career invested in Florida citrus production will lead research from the heart of Florida’s renowned grapefruit production region. A…

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Cornell scientists invent broccoli that thrives in steamy Central New York summers

Scientists at Cornell University, working with Geneva, N.Y.-based seed company Bejo, have developed a new broccoli variety that thrives in hot, steamy…

Claudia Mardones, CEO Liventus Global:

“The use of CA and post-harvest solutions is becoming a need and a must”

Reducing waste by extending the fruit life through a focus on improving shipping conditions is one of the main motivations for the controlled…

TEG's monthly Road Transport Price Index April 2023:

UK road transport prices hit April record as double-digit inflation remains

The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that haulage and courier prices increased slightly from March to April. With…

Anthony Lepage and Adriana Chelli, Les Herbes du Roussillon:

“We want to develop in Europe”

Les Herbes du Roussillon was present for the first time at this year’s Macfrut event in Italy, a great opportunity for the French producer of aromatic herbs to increase its…

North Dublin vegetable grower fears enormous tax bill after farm land was rezoned for housing

A north Dublin vegetable grower is facing a potential €120,000 tax bill because of a government levy targeted at developers hoarding prime building land, that…

Why moviegoers should dread on-screen asparagus

Movie analyst David Mouriquand was surprised to discover that asparagus only shows up in films and television shows as a harbinger of doom. The second they…

Morocco Foodex and German Agriculture Office sign three-year action plan

Morocco Foodex and the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food have signed a three-year action plan to strengthen cooperation in several fields. Under…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Retailers prepared enthusiastically for Cinco de Mayo last week

Retailers prepared enthusiastically for the Cinco de Mayo fiesta rush this week. Avocados, sweet onions, cilantro, mangoes, pineapples, jalapenos,…

USDA

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

Mexican imports of 2022 asparagus through California and Arizona are expected to remain the same

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in various commodities. Asparagus has replaced blueberries, as the number of both domestic and international…

New find of problematic imports from Chile

Costco Taiwan blueberries also tainted with hepatitis A

Earlier this week, we reported how the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration suspended Costco frozen berry mix imports from the US due to health…