Henry B. Berman on the future of citrus:

Why more growers are betting on controlled environments

Ask any experienced citrus grower, and they'll tell you: the last decade hasn't been easy. Between the relentless march of citrus greening (HLB),…

Kai Reinheimer on outdoor tomato cultivation:

"In the future, people will look for alternatives to greenhouse cultivation"

In Ginsheim in southern Hesse, this year's vegetable harvest began a few weeks ago, as Kai Reinheimer (right) from the vegetable farm of the same name tells us. In addition to asparagus, out…

ProJoules expands platform to allow for smarter bell pepper performance tracking

ProJoules has added a new registration feature for bell pepper crops. After the successful rollout of the feature for tomatoes, this upgrade is now…

Cucumbers under dynamic lighting: when strategy meets performance

Cucumber production under LED lighting presents growers with a unique set of challenges -and opportunities. In a trial conducted at Delphy Improvement…

iGrow Marketplace announces the addition of SGS Crop Science’s laboratory services to its brand portfolio

Eliot Merrill, Co-Founder of iGrow Marketplace, mentions that the addition of SGS Crop Science services significantly broadens their services…

Organic grower David Hermans starts second season of organic strawberries

"The biggest challenge in growing organic strawberries is market security"

Last year, BelOrta started marketing organic strawberries for the first time. Whilst growing organically is now a common option in many product groups,…

Gardin raises $4.5M in latest round of funding

Gardin is growing their list of customers leveraging their novel optical photosynthesis sensor & AI that measures crop photosynthesis in real time,…

NL: New day program announced for Delphy ISFC Field Day

The Delphy ISFC Field Day will take place at the unique location in Horst in the middle of soft fruit crops and research trials, knowledge development…

Arwen, of Berries del Oeste

"We are proud to have brought stability and security to the market, with a variety about which nobody has any complaints"

Just two years since its launch, the Arwen strawberry variety, developed by Berries del Oeste, has positioned itself strongly in the competitive berry…

Carbon Less Future fights corporate greenwashing with an on-site subscription model

"It's a powerful shift from passive carbon credits to hands-on carbon sequestration"

In an era where ESG commitments are under scrutiny and accusations of greenwashing abound, Latvia-based Carbon Less Future (CLF) offers companies a…

UK: FPC sounds alarm over government’s evasion of critical questions on plant health border checks

The UK's fresh produce industry is raising the alarm following a tense parliamentary session on 6 May, during which Baroness Hayman appeared to…

Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants, study finds

Plant absorption is important for the entry of many pollutants into food chains. Although terrestrial microplastics (MPs) can be absorbed by the roots…

US (FL): Tariffs spark trouble between importers, local growers

A new levy on tomatoes has pitted some restaurateurs, importers and cherry tomato aficionados against Florida farmers and their signature crop: the…

Using plant growth bacteria as a biofertilizer

The rhizosphere hosts a diverse group of beneficial bacteria that can serve as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. Exploring the potential traits…

Turkey: Ankara growers get 50% grant for greenhouse cover

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB) has taken another important step towards its mission of supporting rural development and strengthening domestic…

Using hydroxide and zinc salts to enhance fruit shelf life

This study explores the development of cellulose-based active colloidal systems to enhance the antimicrobial properties of absorbent food pads and…

Warning for implications of termination of Tomato Agreement

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) warns that if the U.S. Department of Commerce terminates the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement…

Turkey: Growers receiving modern growing tools to support them

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey continues to provide significant support to farmers with the "Greenhouse Development Project", which it has…

Greenhouse tomato demand expected to pick up with warmer temperatures

The supply of greenhouse-grown tomatoes of all varieties is strong. "We've seen a steady supply from all regions," says Ray Mastronardi, vice president…

Number of produce companies make Canada's Best Managed Companies list

Mastronardi Produce, Red Sun Farms, and Oppy have received an award from Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is one of the country's leading…

Plant Empowerment launches first workshop in the UK

During the past two days, the city of Chelmsford set the stage for the first-ever Plant Empowerment workshop at ARU University. "If you want to go…

Amoéba obtains Dutch permit for biocontrol trials

Amoéba has received authorisation for large-scale trials of its biocontrol product Axpera in the Netherlands. The permit was granted by the College…

Philippines: Island of Palawan to get greenhouse venture

Ayala Land Leisure Estates has signed a land lease agreement with Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) to replicate the Israel-backed greenhouse model of…

HB RTS secures 145 million euro refinancing

HB RTS, a provider of reusable transportation items, has refinanced its existing debt facilities with a new financing package totaling EUR 145 million. The…

Expanding reusable packaging partnership with retailer

Stater Bros. Markets has expanded its long-term strategic partnership with IFCO. As part of the multi-year agreement, Stater Bros. will broaden its use…

Mexico surpassed Spain in pepper export value in 2024

In 2024, Mexico overtook Spain in global pepper export value, a position the two countries have traded over the past decade. Together, they account for half of…

Spring frosts destroy Ukrainian tomato and strawberry crops

Ukraine has once again been hit by unexpected frosts, causing significant damage to crops across the country. Unlike the previous cold snap, which mainly…

Reduced volumes and changes in suppliers

Russia remains an important importing country, but its significance has declined

Russia remains a major importer of fresh fruit and vegetables, with an estimated 7 million tons imported in recent years. This places Russia fourth…

"VBT figures week 18"

Belgium: Cucumber price finds its way up, tomato and bell pepper lag behind

Last week, the cucumber price increased further at the auctions of the Union of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT). In week 18, each cucumber cost more…

The cost of growing greenhouse watermelons has increased by almost 27% over the past five seasons

Growing one hectare of greenhouse watermelons in Almeria had a cost of 21,116 euros in the 2023/2024 season. As yields stood at 7.65 kilos per square meter,…

East of England Co-op has announced it has returned to profit

Ahold Delhaize: Strong first quarter sales growth

DIA contributed nearly €7bln to Spain's economy in 2024, study findsDIA contributed €6.8bln to the Spanish economy in 2024, accounting for 0.43% of the…