HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mucci Farms, BrightFarms owner to launch new veggie greenhouse business

Cox Enterprises has launched Cox Farms, a new business focused on sustainable food and agriculture. Today, Cox Farms includes indoor farming companies…

What is the cost of a plant growth chamber?

Plant growth chambers and controlled environment rooms simulate a wide range of climatic conditions so that plant science researchers are able to…

Prior to launching, demand for purple tomato already exceeds supply

Recently, Red Sun Farms launched a purple tomato that offers unique health benefits and is a plant based bio engineered variety. What drove the company…

Help protect your horti business from hail damage

When you own a business in the horticultural industry, seeing a hailstorm in the forecast will certainly get your attention. According to the National…

“Good price with reliable quality is our biggest strength”:

Every big greenhouse starts with small parts

"Our products have been exported to Israel, Australia, Chile, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, and so on," Bella from Tianjin Wintong Imp and Exp Co., Ltd…

Innovation by Idroterm Serre:

Agriculture 4.0 also for irrigation in protected crops

Idroterm 4.0, a family of innovative 4.0 products developed by Idroterm Serre, is a new opportunity to renew greenhouse irrigation systems and optimize…

Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden:

"Herbs increasingly found in fresh produce packs and online stores"

The new Dutch herb season has begun. "The greenhouses have been steamed clean, and we've replanted everything. In about three weeks, our product range…

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ToBRFV detected in India, ToFBV detected in Sicily, Italy

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) is reported for the first time in India. ToBRFV was detected in symptomatic tomato…

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Plot project with Priva ECO at Sigg-Plant, Finland

Priva representatives José Haaring and Marcel Beekenkamp recently visited long-term customer Oy Sigg-Plant Ab after a successful pilot project with…

Gavilán cherry plum tomato, Asterix plum tomato and Colima F1 papaya attracted much attention at ExpoCherry-Costa de Granada

The inaugural edition of ExpoCherry–Costa de Granada, held recently at the Municipal Pavilion of La Rábita, in the province of Granada, truly served to…

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Vestaron and Simplot Grower Solutions partner up to deliver novel sustainable solutions for growers

Vestaron Corporation and Simplot Grower Solutions have officially announced a distribution agreement that brings together Vestaron's novel insecticides…

EU-NZ FTA ratification boost for New Zealand's horticulture sector

The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year.…

China's trend of dyeing dogs with fruit and vegetable juices

In China, a new trend has emerged among dog owners, popularized through Xiao Hong Shu, where white dogs are being dyed vibrant shades of pink and green…

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US (PA): Hands-on curriculum at new Harvest Baptist Academy greenhouse

Harvest Baptist Academy sixth grader Kate Blakeslee is feeling a summer vibe despite the lingering chill outside her Harrison school. The 12-year-old…

Brock-farm partnership tests wool as sustainable soil enhancer

When Jennifer Osborn and her partner added two sheep to their farm almost 20 years ago, their aim was to produce wool that could be used to make…

ZA: Aquaponics training center to be opened in Johannesburg

Rotary International President Gordon McInally is to unveil an Aquaponics Training Centre in Johannesburg. This initiative sweeps across six African…

Photo credits: Rootfull

How recycling mats might become useful for artists:

Turning fodder mats into ‘rootfull’ artworks

"Root material is very versatile and can be grown in multiple ways using different templates. I'm using only wheatgrass at the moment but there are…

NL: Enza Zaden inaugurates new building at Voorst site

The official opening of the new building at Enza Zaden/Vitalis' Voorst site took place on Monday, March 25. The property offers all the modern…

Uralchem completes a project to increase phosphorus content in its fertilizers

The KCKK branch of Uralchem successfully implemented a technical improvement to add orthophosphoric acid to a nitrogen-phosphorus solution in the…

UbiQD's Quantum Dot Greenhouse tech wins 2024 SXSW innovation award

UbiQD was named winner in the What the Future (WTF) category of the 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition, where the company showcased its new…

Hainan - The Gateway to Horticultural China:

“For breeders around the world the combination of the 2022 China Seed Law and the Hainan FTZ offers exciting opportunities"

Over several years, China planned and developed its new Seed Law and associated Regulations. The enactment of the 2022 Seed Law followed extensive…

EU and Moldova extend Road Transport Agreement until December 31, 2025

The EU and Moldova decided today to extend the validity of their current road transport Agreement until December 31, 2025. The Agreement aims to help…

Last year, Almeria imported Moroccan tomatoes for a record €18.83 million

In 2023, companies in Almeria imported a record 18.83 million euros worth of tomatoes from Morocco using code 0702 for fresh or refrigerated tomatoes of the…

Strawberry season starts at Belgian cooperative:

"We expect a strong demand for strawberries this summer"

Cooperative Hoogstraten anticipates a larger volume of strawberries this summer. There should be a total of 34 million kilos, which says Leen Matthé…

Breeding tomatoes like Max Verstappen

Breeding takes time, and it takes several years to develop a new variety. However, there are ways to accelerate the development of new varieties. At De…

Colorful peppers to celebrate birthday

For the first time ever, BioVerbeek's Jac Verbeek received colored bell peppers as a birthday gift. A premiere moment indeed, one that the organic…

NL: "Local tomato doesn't just regain shelf position in winter"

Increased competition from imported products from countries including Morocco, Spain, and Turkey is the legacy of the energy crisis for tomato growers in the…

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"Curator continues cultivation operations after eviction"

Curator Souren has regained control over 22 hectares of greenhouse space in Steenbergen and Made, the Netherlands, since last Wednesday. This was…

EU Horticulture General Assembly reflects on challenges and prospects for agriculture across Europe

As part of its General Assembly meeting, AREFLH (the Assembly of Horticultural Regions) organized a public conference in Central Macedonia to discuss…

Moroccan tomatoes surpass the Spanish in the British market

A recent analysis by Hortoinfo based on data from COMTRADE, the United Nations Statistics Division, revealed that Morocco has taken over Spain's place in the…

USDA

US asparagus supplies will begin to decrease as Caborca growing region winds down

Asparagus supplies will begin to decrease as the Caborca, Mexico growing region winds down. Prices have risen for spot market sales as most contract…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops:

US retailers offered plenty of promotions this week

Ad numbers fell this week, as expected after a major holiday. Nonetheless, retailers offered plenty of promotions this week, focusing on Lent, Easter,…

Charlotte Buyck, Calsa:

"After a challenging fall, leek prices are low due to good growing weather and milder temperatures"

At Calsa, they are looking forward to the upcoming summer season. The abundant fall rain made it challenging for many Belgian winter products, like…

VBT Figures Week 12:

Belgium: Price recovery in cucumber, nosedive for strawberry

Last week, the cucumber price soared above the five-year average after weeks of slender prices. The tomato price aligns with that five-year average, while the…

Packaging line enhancements will increase traceability and food safety

In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of recalls for produce due to potential contamination by pathogens like…

British farmers protest outside Parliament over post-Brexit trade deals

British farmers are driving tractors to the vicinity of the UK Parliament, voicing their concerns over post-Brexit trade agreements. These deals, they…

EU report highlights impact of agricultural agreement with Morocco

In its 2023 report, the European Union underscored the socio-economic benefits of the agricultural agreement with Morocco, particularly for the nation's…

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Aldi reveals where it is opening new stores in the coming months

Owner is considering selling Studenac - Media reports

Fruit and veg prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painSupermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables after the…