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Ramon Oudhaarlem - DeliNova (Curaçao)

"The Netherlands remains our preferred source for fresh produce imports despite the distance"

Lennart Bijl (Vitro Plus) on dynamic lighting:

"We don't notice any difference in quality when propagating"

US (NC): Utilizing hydroponics for urban areas

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Partnership aims to bring sustainable food, energy to remote communities

Sector | Packaging

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Jasa Packaging expands with Dubai office

Vertical packaging machine with modular design unveiled
Cartomat GmbH
Cartomat presents innovative hemp paper at Fachpack 2024:

"Own hemp material from the surrounding area of 20 km"
For small and large growers

Portable temperature-controlled grow site launched

New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

"Plastic on the shelf irritates consumers"

Showcasing packaging solutions for fresh produce

Sector | Home growing devices

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CAN (MB): "Seeing our community enjoy homegrown lettuce is a dream come true"

“We believe Farming-as-a-Service is the future”

Binfold launches new growing cabinet

"It makes zero sense to go to a grocery store to buy fresh produce because it’s not fresh"

US: New home growing device introduced

Sector | Technology

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Ronald Hoek of Blue Radix:

Autonomous growing: from concept to realisation

"Nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season"
4X robot launched

Collaborative robot designed to work safely alongside people
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The rise of corporate investments into food-tech and agri-tech

What’s ahead for OpenAI? Project strawberry, orion, and GPT Next

Sulfur introduction in growth chambers

Plant-oriented cultivation with electrophysiological sensors

Sector | Suppliers

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Sandwich panels with waterproof coupling

Singapore: Making strides with agrivoltaic-aquaponic synergies

"If we operate a vertical farm, we can create an energy-efficient and profitable model"

Simplifying infrastructure for cost-efficient growth

Japan: Low-potassium lettuce sold at triple price of ‘regular’ produce

Sector | Algae

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Boston Medical Center is growing fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients
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Converting waste seaweed into fertilizers for hydroponic cultivation

Sector | Farming systems

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China reveals 'first modular-reactor-powered' vertical farm
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Chinese factory to take care of food for astronauts

GLOBALG.A.P. integrated farm assurance standards officially recognized by GFSI

CAN (ON): "We had a lot of excitement in our first year: a lot of ups and downs and milestones as well"
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Trinidad and Tobago: PM Rowley commissions shade house farm project in Chaguaramas

CAN: VIU students design sustainable food systems
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CEA as a blueprint for production systems of the future

Sector | Hybrid solutions

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UAE: Food Tech Valley and Badia Farms signs agreement to implement hybrid food models

Poland: Turning an oil rig into a research center, self-sufficient in clean energy

SA: University project creates pipeline for sustainable food waste management system
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US: CEA Alliance "applauds" House agriculture bill
Celebrating 50 years of ETFE leadership

Japan: "Our F-Clean solutions last more than 30 years, ensuring long-term value and minimizing waste”
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AgriTech North

CAN (ON): Grants for multi-layer greenhouse and indoor farming facilities

“Accessible tech” sparks inspiration in Feed the Future garden

Sector | Climate control

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US: Using fog to aid CEA growers

Air fumigation battles mold problems in vertical farm

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems

NL: Growy implements new Fertigation Manager
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The importance of CO2 levels in plant growth
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Engine-driven vs. electric chillers: which is best for your cooling needs?
Vincent Kickert, ARC Technology:

“Adding climate systems without finding the right balance can result in a setback”

Sector | Breeding

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Study looks at the quality of seeds in different crop management systems

UK: Precision breeding enables tomato growth in vertical farming

Opening of new hydroponic breeding facility
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Jan van den Berg:

"It is my mission to craft perfect vegetables"

BASF to focus more on chemicals, agricultural branches more independent

Soft fruit pre-breeding program to aid UK growers

Speed breeding and climate chambers

Sector | Lighting

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CAN: Finding the ideal lighting solution as a first time grower
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The LED spectrum that's designed for vertical farming
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “We’re using this trial to showcase the benefits of dynamic lighting”
A study:

Real-time plant feedback shows higher yield and lower light consumption

Jon Adams joins Sollum as VP of sales for Canada

Canada: Strawberry operator chooses domestic LED supplier for new facility
what’s behind incentives and rebates, and how to make use of them

“LED lights are cheaper than upgrading the grid”

Sector | Substrates

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Germany: "We cannot keep producing substrates that aren’t fully recyclable"

US (OH): Precision substrates aim to ease growing challenges

Peat-free coir for plant propagation
Biogrow increases coco production capacity with new dryer

“No longer at the mercy of inclement weather”

In coir production, it's about chain integration and innovation

Strategic partnership between Green Growmaster and Grow Glide

UK: Introducing hydrogel-based substrates to help CEA production

Sector | Product information

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Korea: Kolmar adopts indoor farming for subtraction of raw materials

"We have launched an ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger"

UK: Vertical Future launches crop data services

New partnership brings seven lettuce varieties for indoor farmers
Enza Discovery Field Days in Twisk, Enkhuizen and Voorst

Future-proof methods for lettuce cultivation

“Eating experience is key to the rise of Teen Leaf lettuce”

US (IL): Oishii introducing Koyo Berry to Chicago

Sector | Aeroponics

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India: University students undertake aeroponic saffron growth project

IN: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his house
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South Africa: Aeorponic training to aid in treatment center

Growing broccoli with aeroponics

US: Missouri public schools receiving aeroponic towers
LettUs Grow and University of Essex team up

New research deploys aeroponics for onion cultivation

License for aeroponic agriculture issued in Saudi Arabia

Sector | Container farms

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South Korea: BEF celebrates export of 9th smart farm

Sri Lanka: “We don’t just drop off the container and walk away"

US (CA): "The USDA puts out an extraordinary amount of educational material"

CAN (BC): Cranbrook community welcomes container farm
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US (MA): Chelsea community welcomes container farm

"Hippotainer" providing fresh veg in Ukraine

US (WY): Community college receives new container farm

Sector | Technique

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Using a reinforcement ring to aid water tank stability

More economical steaming and better cleaning in-house at grower's premises

Measuring photosynthesis efficiency without physical contact with a plant
GreenCap Solutions, Norway

“Our CO₂ generation system keeps energy use low, which is a key achievement”
NL: Eight edition of I-Grow Inside taking place on November 19

Will robotics take over humans in CEA?

AI now also deployed for CO2 capture
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nano bubbles for aquaponics

South Africa: Firm believes it is making strides in water treatment

Sector | Hydroponics

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US (NY): 16-year old installs hydroponic systems for communities in need

Venezuela: Empowering women in hydroponics

US (OK): Osage County growers moves indoors to bridge seasonality gap

Tips to avoid common hydroponic mistakes
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US: High School grant being used to purchase hydroponic equipment

SA: Hydroponic garden launched to address food insecurity

US (MI): Concord High School students complete first hydroponic harvest

Sector | Aquaponics

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How European aquaculture startups woo investors

UK: Aquaponic farm owners denied in bid to build permanent home on smallholding
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US: High schoolers dive into aquaponics
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Borneo: Over 100 people participate in aquaponic entrepreneurship seminar

Canada: 'Aquaponics industry beginning to take off in Alberta'

CAN (BC): DIY system scalable to 1000 heads of lettuce weekly

MY: Firefighters deploy aquaponic farm

Sector | Alternative products

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US: Immigration crackdown could potentially harm mushroom industry

Technology and agriculture linked in Chinese mushroom facility

Can CEA save Ginseng?

India: Producer fills market gap with high-tech mushroom facility

Lessons in scaling sustainably from Smallhold’s Co-founder

India: Farmer succeeds to grow saffron indoors as first in region

US (NY): Vegan chef and her flowering mushroom skills

Sector | Cultivation

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Japan: In-office strawberry cultivation gaining traction

Germany: The critical role of skilled labor in high-wire crops
BioBee Biological Solutions, Canada

'Decreased mortality and consistent flow rates for your beneficial organisms'
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “Promoting longer root systems, increases the plant's ability to take up nutrients and water”
Breakthrough in potato research:

StCDF1 gene boosts nitrogen use and tuber growth

An in depth look at nutrient delivery systems
Source Irrigation Control updated:

"Autonomous night irrigation strategy is essential for optimizing crop health and water efficiency"

Sector | Energy

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Sustainability through the combination of hydroponics and data centers
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Study reviews solar energy applications in agriculture
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2

CAN: Using Ontario's rebate system to your advantage
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Colombian researchers develop system that integrates hydroponics and solar panels

“Look at the cost of production as it will affect your baseline”

Climate, energy, and AI, the topics at inaugural Nordic Horti Forum

Sector | Investments

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CAN: Kingston Community Climate Action Fund will support Extend-A-Family
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Saudi government aiming to attract investors after $9.8M funding gap discovered

US (NY): Indoor farm is a "success" but enough to find a buyer?
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Lookout for $20,000 grant gift matches

US: Youth aquaponics project launched to aid food security in South Carolina

US: Lettuce Grow raises $7 million from institutional and retail investors

Oishii pushes $134M funding to $150M in Series B financing
Vinga Group ,WA3RM

Sweden: Over $1B in funding for greenhouse projects

Sector | Events

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2024 Excellence in Multistate Research Award presented

US: University of Missouri to host hydroponics workshop

Korean Republic taking steps forward into Singapore smart-farming market

NL: Still a chance to apply for space at soft fruit conference

US: Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo to be held January 14,15

"There is so much potential, but we only focus on mass crops"

SG: “Succes is based on sharing”

Sector | Company news

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Seed Co Group announces new appointments, and retirements
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US: AGEYE receives investment from Mann+Hummel
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US: Scotts Miracle-Gro makes changes to executive team

UAE: AgTech projects launched to address growing challenges

Grobrix hires Joe Yim as Business Developer

UAE: New partnership to deploy 500+ vertical farms in 5 years

Sakata lays the first stone of the headquarters for Spain and Portugal in Almeria

Sector | Market information

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US: FDA issues update on salmonella outbreak
REWE Group reports the opening of the 400th PENNY store in Romania

Lidl: 700 stores in Spain

Philippines president inaugurates new greenhouse facility
Who harvests the vegetables from the fields?

"Planned deportation of immigrants following Trump victory could harm economy"

New food safety standards for berries, leafy greens, and melons start February 2025

California minimum wage to rise to $16.50 per hour in 2025

Labor costs make up 38% of U.S. fresh produce expenses amid rising wages

Sector | Retail

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Migros Zürich has set its German subsidiary Tegut a deadline until the end of 2026

A new Enterprise Agreement at Woolworths Group’s HCFDC has been agreed by the team
Tesco Ireland has opened its 180th store

Just Eat Takeaway.com will proceed with its intention to cease operations in France
Shoppers are more likely to pick up an individual banana if there is an appeal to empathy - Study

Greenfood: First time the group is establishing its fruit and vegetable offering in Norway
Tesco Christmas centrepieces "that really do make vegetables the star of the show"

In the festive month, Colruyt sells an average of 400 tons of fresh mushrooms
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Allplants is seeking a rescue deal after calling in administrators

ALDI Nord is offering an exclusive apple variety

Demand up for organic lettuce ahead of Thanksgiving
Dreamstime
Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years

Aldi Ireland has reported higher sales figures

Sector | Education and Research

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WUR research aims to develop AI solution for greenhouse climate control

Looking at the role of hydrogen in horticultural energy supplies
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US (CO): School adds new greenhouse to add more produce
Report:

'Technology can improve resilience of Canada's food systems'
China:

Launching aeroponic research to sustain potato production
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US (AK): Abundance of peppers and tomatoes through hydroponic school facility

UK: Using research to 'bridge the agtech skills gap'

Sector | Today on social media

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The start of a high tech farming business in India

Fragaria

Grow Dynamics

Thirsty Roots
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American Creativity Asscoiation

Pflanzentheke

Ferme Marseni Farm

Ana Loureiro x Brick Street Farms

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US (NM): "Aquaponics evangelical" recognized as someone who made a difference in2024

US: Fresh hydroponically grown food a hit at Thanksgiving

CAN: Improving microgreens growing by tackling inefficiency

US: Valley's first indoor mushroom farm

India: Banker makes successful transition to vertical farming

UK: Looking at how innovation shapes the future of food
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India: Indoor saffron cultivation a success for Kerala grower

Sector | New projects

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UK: 'Combatting food waste and poverty through urban farming in London'

Greenhouse and daylight-free cultivation for houseplant company

Growy officially opens its Singapore vertical farm

US: Bright Farms plans project in western Northampton County

Hyundai introduces Korean 'H Clean Farm'

US: Student idea leads to school deploy hybrid farm

Singapore: $14M farming complex to produce 30t of veggies monthly