AdeptAg partners with Hoogendoorn

AdeptAg is partnering up with Hoogendoorn Growth Management. "At AdeptAg, our mission is to listen to the needs of growers, understand their unique applications, and deliver the best outcomes. Our partnership with Hoogendoorn Growth Management aligns perfectly with this mission," said Rick Parod, CEO of…

New partnership to produce modular farms

Canobi announces a partnership with MCH (Modulaire MCH Int.), a Montreal-based manufacturer of prefabricated modular steel buildings, to produce modular indoor farms. "With drop-N-gro, we have resolved all of the known single points of failure inherent in CEA grow systems, and especially shipping…

Cause of Future Crops bankruptcy still 'under investigation'

A new update has emerged regarding the handling of Future Crops' bankruptcy. The cause of the bankruptcy is yet to be mentioned, but the curator gives an update on the finances and on an impending legal procedure due to a dispute with a trade creditor. Various creditors made ownership claims, and one of those…

Signify announces new customer-centric organization and structural cost reductions

Signify is adapting its organization to enhance customer-centricity, speed of execution and reduce its structural costs. “After the major transformation we achieved through the past decade, we are taking the next step by organizing our company around four vertically integrated businesses. Three of these…

Trustee surprised by how many people work at Infarm's bankrupt Dutch branch

This fall, Infarm's Dutch branch went belly up. At the time, this vertical farm company was already pulling out of several European countries due to financial difficulties in a challenging market. An initial bankr…

Astanor Ventures welcomes Thomas Nagy as Operational Partner

Astanor Ventures, an agtech investor, is thrilled to announce the addition of Thomas Nagy to its team as an 'Operational Partner,' strengthening the firm's position in the fields of life sciences and industrial biotechnology. With over 30 years of invaluable industry experience, Thomas Nagy will provide…

Growlink Announces LINKS at MJBiz Con

Growlink, a leader in agricultural technology, proudly introduces a groundbreaking initiative in farm automation - LINKS, a suite of third-party integrations that offers growers unmatched control and customization in their agricultural operations. The company is excited to debut LINKS at the upcoming…

Superlative rooting of chrysanthemum cuttings

How many horticultural companies are capable of planting 2.4 million cuttings per day; that is, 12 million a week or 500 million a year? These are staggering numbers and a testament to the existence of the often-vaunted Dutch horticultural cluster, which accumulates so much knowledge and technology in…

Germany: Joint scaling of harvesting robots

The Constance-based robotics startup Organifarms has gained the EBZ Group as a strategic partner and investor. The body-in-white production system and automation expert from Ravensburg will support the startup's product development and growth in the long term. "We are delighted to have an established…

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US (CO): "We just combined forces and we grew our passions together"

Tylor and Danielle Berreth, proprietors of Saguache-based Alpine Valley Mushrooms, are a common sight at farmers' markets and events such as the Crestone Energy Fair selling their produce — mushrooms. According to Tylor Berreth, the two have been in business for about a year and a half and have a son,…

Acuity to acquire Arize family of horti lighting from Current

Acuity Brands has reached an agreement to acquire the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions. The Company has also reached an agreement with Hort Americas, LLC for it to remain the exclusive distributor of these horticulture lighting products throughout the U.S.,…

New high tech cuttings company officially opened in the Netherlands

2.4 million cuttings a day, 12 million per week, and 500 million a year. Last Saturday, November 25, Deliflor Hoogveld, the new cuttings company of Deliflor (part of Beekenkamp) and Kreling Chrysanten, was officially opened. At the two bottom layers, there is no daylight. Several trials have been run before…

US (OR): Griffin to relocate Salem warehouse to Gresham to accelerate retail expansion

Griffin announces its upcoming move to a new, larger warehouse facility, effective December 15. This strategic decision marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and the ability to increase a larger range of inventory. This…

US (OH): Students harvest their first hydroponic lettuce batch

For more than a month, two types of lettuce have been growing in hydroponic flex farms at the end of the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School cafeteria. On Monday, students got a chance to harvest and taste the veggies of their labor. Anne Rogerson, director of partnership development at Fork Farms,…

Kalera gets liquidating bankruptcy plan approved

Kalera Inc. won approval to wind down in bankruptcy and create a liquidating trust for unsecured creditors following a sale of its assets to private equity lender Sandton Capital Partners. The Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, fell into bankruptcy this year, ran a successful Chapter 11 case, and is entitled…

US (AL): Grant awarded to study tomato-killer pathogen

Dr. Tuan Tran, assistant professor of biology at the University of South Alabama, describes Ralstonia solananacearum as something like a supervillain in the world of plant pathogens. The soil-based bacterium causes wilt in crops such as tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. Scientists around the world have…

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$7M grant funds project to develop new ways to protect mushroom crops

Mushrooms are a tasty addition to dishes ranging from stir fries to stews, but harmful pathogens, pests, and microbes have been reducing crop yields for decades. A new grant for more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund an upcoming…

BKC has become a distributor for Spx Flow Johnson Pump

BKC (Boeters Ketel Constructie) has become a distributor for SPX FLOW Johnson Pump in the horticulture industry. Wouter: "It was through BKC's recent collaboration with TK-Topboiler that discussions began with SPX FLOW, with whom they shared a booth at the World Horti Center. After several discussions…

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US meat producer invests in Dutch insect protein

Tyson, a US producer of beef, pork, and chicken, is betting on protein that comes from insects. The meat processor said on Tuesday that it has invested in Protix, a Netherlands-based insect ingredients maker. Tyson is not only taking a minority stake in the company but is working alongside it to build a…

"The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a milestone in sustainable agriculture collaboration"

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, announced the official unveiling of the innovative Freight Farms initiative. "This venture is set to revolutionize sustainable farming, offering valuable opportunities for young minds to engage in environmental…

Vertical farm manufacturer earns B Corp accreditation

After adding more than 150 new team members in three years, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has attained B Corp accreditation, solidifying the business’ dedication to supplying the core equipment for sustainable crop production. Based on the B Impact Assessment, IGS earned an overall score of 88.4,…

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Duckweed plant made its way to International Space Station

GreenOnyx's flagship product, Wanna Greens®, made history as the first duckweed plant to rocket into space on SpaceX to the International Space Station. Launched on November 9, 2023, a fresh proprietary package of fresh Wanna Greens and a duckweed miniature cultivation module developed by GreenOnyx have…

How AppHarvest's farming scheme imploded, and took its workforce down with it

The workers had spent the morning of November 8, 2021, clipping, trussing, and trellising hundreds of thousands of tomato plants that twisted almost four stories into the air. They were inside one of the world’s largest high-tech greenhouses, which sits on more than 60 acres of a former cattle field in…

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TechBrew Robotics secures $17.5M financing

TechBrew Robotics, a startup addressing the labor-intensive challenges of the mushroom industry, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey. The company is rebranding as 4AG Robotics (pronounced "Forage") and has secured $17.5 million in equity financing to accelerate the development and…

US: Inaugural community impact week for substrate supplier

Profile® Products brought employees and community organizations together for its very first Profile Community Impact Week. The initiative united more than 150 employees at 12 company locations across the world, along with employees working remotely, to create positive impacts in their local communities. Profile…

“Cooling greenhouses with surface seawater, the solution for the Caribbean agricultural sector”

It has been 15 years since Tony van Sprang, owner of Omega Engineering, developed the 'Ocean Water Assisted Cooling' (OWAC) technology. It uses surface water from the sea to cool buildings in the tropical region and has been successfully used in Curaçao for over 9 years. It is used, among others, at…

Aquaponics lettuce grower supplies major retailer in Namibia

In Okahandja, 70km north of Windhoek, Namibia’s newest aquaponics facility has just started supplying Freshmark’s Namibian DCs with all of their pillowpack and mixed lettuce requirements and other leafy greens for sale at Checkers stores across the country. “When you look at aerial photos, you can see…

Partnership to raise awareness of vertical farming at COP28 and beyond

Vertical Future ("VF") has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) to further their mutual climate-critical aims and achieve their aligned sustainability goals. As a technological catalyst for resource-efficient crop production, Vertical Future is a natural…

"Expanding globally to answer the demand from the booming soft fruit industry"

Australian-owned, Indian cocopeat manufacturer Ecomix Australia is expanding globally to capitalize on the demand, particularly from a booming soft fruit industry. Ecomix Australia – one of the supply partners under the umbrella of ProdOz International – has more than 60 percent share of the Australian…

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oceansix unveils new hydroponic cultivation system

oceansix has unveiled HydroQuick, a system designed to up the efficiency and sustainability of hydroponic farming. oceansix rapidly transitioned HydroQuick from its conceptual stages to commercialization. HydroQuick's all-in-one design integrates a drainage channel, spacer, and clip system, making…

Vaerens retained by Agnetix

Vaerens, horticulture project development services, has been retained by Agnetix, suppliers of horticulture lighting, to design and direct strawberry trials leveraging their LED lights. Agnetix's mission is to lead this innovation process, enhancing both parties' understanding of strawberry cultivation in Total Controlled…

CAN: Purchaser of Albertan vertical farm receives approval for acquisition

TrustBIX Inc. has received TSX Venture Exchange's final approval for its acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc. AFS holds the exclusive Alberta territory license, along…

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US (GA): Construction begins on high-tech indoor farm in Macon

Construction is underway on a new high-tech indoor farming facility in Macon that will serve as a hub for the company’s southeast operations. BrightFarms grows several varieties of lettuce with the goal of getting fresh produce to consumers as quickly as possible. The company uses hydroponic farming…

Agrinam files preliminary prospectus for proposed qualifying acquisition with Freight Farms

Agrinam Acquisition Corporation filed a preliminary non-offering prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada (except Quebec) in connection with its proposed qualifying acquisition with Freight Farms, Inc. What does this mean for Agrinam? The…

Plenty hires VP of plant science and select architecture firm to advance R&D center

Plenty has announced significant updates supporting the development of its new R&D facility. Following the announcement of the project earlier this year, the project steering committee has selected MOA Architecture as the architecture and engineering (A&E) firm. Plenty is also adding Laramie to its…

Agrify receives extended stay of suspension from Nasdaq

On November 6, 2023, Agrify received a letter from the Hearings Panel of Nasdaq notifying Agrify that the stay of suspension for Agrify’s common stock would be extended until a hearing before the Panel and issuance of a final Panel decision. As previously reported, on October 17, 2023, Nasdaq staff…

Namibia: Innovation hub officially launches

Got Produce Global has officially launched their Ag innovation hub in Namibia, Africa. This facility, located just outside the town of Swakopmund, will serve as a biosecurity seed bank and breeding center. The Got Produce Global innovation hub will focus on research and development, advanced crop…

US: New agtech to supply indoor ag products and services

Himalaya Technologies, Inc. launched Infood Technologies to offer indoor agriculture products and services to K12 and collegiate education, municipal government, and…

GrowPura and Oazo USA enter partnership building hubs globally

OAZO USA Inc. and GrowPura Limited enter a strategic partnership that will launch OAZO Hubs & Underground Farming Systems globally centered in the community and powered by GrowPura's growing technology. Nick Bateman, Chairman of GrowPura, said: “We are delighted and very excited to be working with Edward…

Cubic Grow and PlantoSys to expand biostimulant solutions

Cubic Grow BV and PlantoSys Nederland BV are joining forces to provide biostimulant solutions in the horticultural market. PlantoSys is developing and producing natural-based biostimulants and fertilizers that enhance plant health and resilience. The ingredients for the PlantoSys products are obtained directly…

US: CubicFarms sells 2 HydroGreen DGS 66 machines to Golden Rule Dairy in Arizona

CubicFarm has sold an additional 2 HydroGreen DGS 66 machines to Golden Rule Dairy, located in Elfrida, Arizona. In July 2023, CubicFarms' ruminant livestock feed subsidiary company, HydroGreen, commissioned a HydroGreen DGS 66 machine at Golden Rule Dairy, a 100% family-owned and operated Jersey cow…

UK: Plans for 40 hectare greenhouse in Essex

Oasthouse Ventures (OHV) Limited has unveiled plans to develop a 40-hectare greenhouse project named 'Rivenhall Greenhouse' on previously quarried land to the east of Braintree, Essex. OHV is partnering with Wren Renewables as the landlord and the Indaver Integrated Waste Management Facility, which is…

European facility for Moleaer

Recently, Moleaer inaugurated a new production facility in Almería, Spain, to offer its patented technology and solutions to local greenhouses and farms, as well as customers across Europe. Moleaer has joined forces with Spain's leading organic producer, BS Nature, to expand access to Moleaer's nanobubble technology across one…

US (CA): Expansion of regional feed hub network to Visalia

CubicFarm Systems' HydroGreen Inc. has identified Visalia, California as its second location for HydroGreen's California Regional Feed Hubs reflecting HydroGreen's commitment…

US (WI): Julie Dawson honored for crop breeding work for organic systems

Julie Dawson, an associate professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, was recently named the Clif Bar and Organic Valley Chair in Plant Breeding for Organic Agriculture. The appointment runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2030. The chair, funded…

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German agtech Tupu secures €3M funding

Berlin-based Tupu, an agtech company that plans to transform the mushroom farming industry through its decentralized farming system, announced that it had secured $3.2M (approximately €3M) in a Seed round of funding. The round was co-led by FoodLabs and Zubi Capital, with participation from Clear Current…

CAN (AB): TrustBIX one step closer to completing acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc.

TrustBIX Inc. received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to complete its acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc. (AFS). AFS holds a license for the Alberta territory and has the opportunity to acquire more territories from AgriPlay, a company specializing in indoor farming. This acquisition will…

Plant Factory Australia opens headquarter in Victoria

Plant Factory Group (PFG) has officially opened its Australian Headquarters in Victoria. PFG supplies vertical farming solutions that can be used at home, in food service industries, or in retail applications. The team kicked off its introductory event with a tour of our brand-new facilities. Later in…

US: Fifth Season files for Chapter 7, owes about $50 million in liabilities

Fifth Season LLC, a vertical farming and robotics startup, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation a year after announcing its closure. Before closing, Fifth Season operated from its headquarters in The Highline building and a farming facility in Braddock, which is now available for lease. The…

Click & Grow partners with Urban Cultivator

A partnership has been announced between Urban Cultivator and Click & Grow, ushering in an unprecedented opportunity for customers to cultivate Click & Grow plant pods on a grander scale. Urban Cultivator's industrial gardens, entirely automated, are crafted for the large-scale growth of microgreens,…

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TrustBix completes acquisition of Alberta Food Security

TrustBIX has received conditional approval to finalize its acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc. (AFS). This acquisition gives TrustBIX access to the AgriPlay technology, allowing them to further their efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture practices with complete traceability from farm to…

Agrify transfers of its existing credit facility

CP Acquisition and its existing institutional lender have signed a definitive agreement following which the New Lender purchased all of the outstanding convertible and senior secured notes of Agrify held by the Existing Lender and plans to participate in a future equity raise to inject new capital in the…

"The objective was to significantly improve performance while simultaneously reducing material costs"

"We're eager to showcase what we've been working on and share our latest developments and innovations. We continue to develop and refine our products to help cultivators positively affect canopy output while saving time and money by creating a more efficient facility and streamlining operations," says…

US (NY): Farm.One opens brew lab

Located in the retail showroom at the farm in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, the Farm.One Brew Lab is a non-alcoholic bar featuring a selection of classic cocktails, wine, and over 60 craft beers, all sans alcohol. The most notable attribute of the Brew Lab is the backdrop of the indoor vertical farm. "The vertical farm not only…

AU: Tender released for 'Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation'

Hort Frontiers' Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation (AS23001)' tender has been released by Hort Innovation. This program represents one of the biggest government investments into RD&E in PC that the sector has seen, with significant funding available over seven years. The program…

"A business model for the delivery of a fresh produce with the roots intact to end consumers"

Climate change, global warming, and water scarcity are forcing us to rethink the technological agenda. Aeroponic agriculture is an innovative growing technique that promises great results in preserving resources and environmental sustainability. Founded in 2018 on the idea of Marco Bartolomeo Divià,…

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US (MN): Boon Consultancy to offer automation solutions for CEA

Boon Greenhouse Consultancy has added automation solutions firm AI Grow to its catalog of service partners. AI Grow is a technology and horticulture company capable of providing a full suite of automation solutions for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) of all types. Specializing in cannabis and…

Saudi Arabia enters Guinness World Records with largest sustainable farm in the world

Saudi Arabia has established a large-scale sustainable farm in Wadi Bin Hashbal, Asir region. The facility has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s…

Arjen van Dijk says goodbye to NPI and hello to Ridder

After nearly a quarter-century of dedicated service with NPI, Arjen van Dijk is embarking on a new adventure. His first day at the Ridder office will be on November 1. Arjen van Dijk first walked through the doors of NPI's office 24 years ago and has since served as NPI's Sales Director. When he joined the…

Sweden: New partnership to boost ornamental plant cultivation indoors

"As far as we know, there are two other players in the US and England, but neither of them is in ornamental plants. A lot of pesticides are still used there, and most of the plants are imported," says Lennart Sör, CEO of Optima Planta. Blomsterlandet and Optima Planta have started a collaboration…

HAWE celebrates its 65th anniversary

HAWE is proud to celebrate its 65th anniversary as a mobile cultivation system pioneer. Since 1958, HAWE has dedicated itself to transforming internal greenhouse logistics and has continuously innovated and challenged the sector. It all started in 1958 with the first steps to improve internal greenhouse…

Agrify edging towards Nasdaq delisting

Agrify Corporation, on October 17, 2023, received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notifying Agrify that Nasdaq has initiated a process that could result in the delisting of Agrify’s securities from Nasdaq as a result of Agrify not being in compliance…

Malaysia: New partnership to build large-scale greenhouses

VCI Global Limited is collaborating with Agroz Group Sdn Bhd to develop large-scale smart greenhouses to address food security issues. “Combining VCI Global’s AI capabilities…

UK: Agtech awarded as one of 15 trailblazing companies in the region

Oxfordshire-based agri-tech company, Gardin, has been named one of the fifteen trailblazing companies in the region by WIRED. The award recognizes forward-thinking approaches that drive business growth and positive outcomes for both people and the planet. Of the news, Sumunta Talukdar, the Founder and…

“We’re seeing a lot of potential with nurseries, hydroponics, and soft fruit"

You don’t have to tell Rob van Geneijgen anything about crate washing. He has become familiar with Limex washing machines from an early age because his father is also selling and servicing them In New Zealand for decades. Family ties are a common thread in the history of both Limex and MatMan Washing…

US: "Energy consultants sue Vertical Harvest for nonpayment for work"

A South Portland energy audit firm seeking $180,000 claims the company did not compensate them for their services under the terms of a consulting agreement. Vertical Harvest…

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UAE-based Veggitech in discussions for funding pilot farm project under BOT model

UAE-based agro-technology company Veggitech is in discussions with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and a leading local bank to obtain funding for a pilot project which would be implemented under a new BOT (Build-operate-Transfer) model, a senior official said. “We are in the midst…

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US: Marc Oshima steps down as Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms

Marc Oshima, former Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms, has stepped down. "I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished and laying the foundation for continued success and future expansion. We have had an amazing team both present and past that have helped us break through and drive impact.…

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CAN (MB): Historic Brandon building being converted into a $30M indoor farm

A heritage building in Brandon is getting a second life thanks to new indoor farming technology. The McKenzie Seeds building in Brandon was built in 1910 and has been a provincially-designated historical site since the nineties. Now, a company called Brandon Fresh Farms is using new technology to convert…

Sandton Capital Partners acquires Kalera Assets through Lactuca Holdings

The assets of vertical farming company Kalera have been acquired by Lactuca Holdings, LLC for an undisclosed sum, with financial backing provided by private equity investment manager Sandton Capital Partners ("Sandton"). The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The company…

DPD starts fresh products delivery service in mainland Portugal

Express transport company DPD Portugal has launched a new home delivery service for fresh food and drinks across the mainland of the country. The temperature-controlled…

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Stacked Farm plans to build indoor farms in every capital city of Australia

Stacked Farm has already built a 5,400 square-meter facility in Arundel on the Gold Coast of Queensland. It includes a fully automated operating farm, a research and development lab, a manufacturing division, and a head office. The company is currently in the planning stages for large-scale commercial…

Singapore: ComCrop and Grobrix form partnership to supply salad bundle

Grobrix and ComCrop join forces to unveil the 'Living Dot Super Salad Bundle' subscription offering. The Living Dot Super Salad Bundle is cultivated by Singaporeans, for Singaporeans, with the intent of nurturing a culture of health and well-being within your organization. ComCrop, a greenhouse producer…

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Scotland: Mushroom with a view for farmer Alisha

In her own words Alisha Fuller-Armah is ‘a proud Black mushroom farmer in Scotland’. Having sold her former business as a proprietor of a destination wedding venue in Jamaica (Hummingbird Hall), just before the lockdown in 2019, Fuller-Armah told Lifestyle at that point in her life she was looking for…

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US (CA): Inside Smallhold’s specialty mushroom supply chain

In the lobby of a warehouse in Vernon, California, south of downtown Los Angeles, a sign reads: “We change minds with mushrooms.” “Once you start getting into mushrooms, then you start to become obsessed with the whole thing,” said Andrew Carter, co-founder and CEO of Smallhold, a company hoping to…

Zuari FarmHub collaborates with CropX Technologies to boost precision farming in India

Zuari FarmHub has partnered with CropX Technologies, a global agri-tech company specializing in digital agronomic solutions. The collaboration aims to introduce real-time…

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CAN (SK): Governments invest $5M in Saskatchewan food industry development centre

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister, David Marit, announced funding today of $5 million for the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon. The funding, delivered through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural…

Italian aquaponic firm secures €2.1M

Italian aquaponic agricultural company The Circle has raised a further €2.1 million in a round led by Opes Italia and Sparviero Holding. The firm has raised a total of €3.6…

UK: Retail chain to stock vertically-grown salad in bid to improve sustainability

Asda has become one of the first UK supermarket chains to stock a range of bagged salads nationally and online, which has been grown in ‘vertical farms,’ which reduce the amount of energy and water needed to grow. A new British salad range brand, Homegrown, is being launched in Asda this week. The range…

Rob Rood Joins T.O. Plastics as Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Rob Rood has joined T.O. Plastics as Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Rood has worked in the green industry for over 25 years, primarily in the tree and shrub wholesale market. Throughout his career he has worked with large and small growers, as well as contractors. Service and problem-solving for his customers…

WayBeyond launches curriculum for CEA growers

WayBeyond is launching their digital agronomy curriculum tailored specifically for protected cropping growers. As protected cultivation becomes the path forward for horticulture, WayBeyond recognizes the increasing need for growers to access timely, actionable, and scalable agronomy data. Greenhouses…

UK: Business Development Manager joins growing Fischer Farms team

Fischer Farms has expanded its business development team, as the agtech firms supplies its vertically farmed produce to customers around the UK. Tom Scott joins the Fischer Farms team as Business Development Manager, bringing almost a decade of commercial experience with him.Tom Scott Tom joins Fischer…

"It's not only about growing food differently"

Amidst mounting global concerns about environmental sustainability and the challenge of feeding an ever-growing population, hydroponics emerges as a promising path forward. Kent Rust, President of Enterprise Aquatics, comments, "Hydroponics is a fascinating intersection of science, nature, and human…

Singapore Food Agency has launched public tender for five vegetable farming sites

The Singapore Food Agency has launched, for sale via public tender, five land plots in Lim Chu Kang and Sungei Tengah for vegetable farming. It is the seventh tranche of…

Jiffy hires Kyle Freedman as new Segment Manager for Indoor Ag and CEA

Jiffy has appointed Kyle Freedman as the company's new Segment Manager for Indoor Agriculture and CEA. Beginning October 1, Kyle will bring his deep-rooted expertise and unique perspective to Jiffy, further strengthening Jiffy's commitment to innovation and excellence in the realm of controlled…

Maren Schoormans joins Normec Groen Agro Control

Maren Schoormans has joined the management team of Normec Groen Agro Control. In the role of Business Manager, he is responsible for expanding and developing the company’s business. Maren has worked across the horticulture industry at leading companies in areas ranging from seeds to biologicals to…

US: New partnership to develop sensor technology for indoor ag

AGEYE Technologies, in partnership with the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of California Berkeley, collaborated on a project titled "Novel Sensors for Efficient and Scalable Production of Indoor Crops." This initiative is set to redefine the future of agriculture by introducing a…

Infarm Indoor Urban Farming GmbH enters Administration in UK

Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH, the UK, entered administration on 4 September 2023, subject to England & Wales and Insolvency Rules. Back in July 2023, the company…

Freight Farms acquired by Agrinam; intends to raise $20M

Agrinam Acquisition Corporation and Freight Farms, Inc. have officially agreed on a business combination, with Agrinam acquiring all of Freight Farms' shares. They intend to raise $20 million through PIPE financing with investors, including Agrinam's sponsor. Freight Farms and Agrinam previously…

Australia: Food processor collaborates with vertical farm on R&D in berries

Agrana Fruit Australia Pty Ltd has signed an agreement to work with Stacked Farm to center around the growing and harvesting of a range of fruits and inputs for key extracts within their fully automated indoor farming facility. Research and development trials are set to focus on strawberries and…

Vertical Future appoints Mark Pickering as Head of Deal Structuring

Vertical Future, headquartered in London, has announced the appointment of Mark Pickering as Head of Deal Structuring. Mark joins Vertical Future with 25 years of experience in banking and finance, over 22 of those with Citi, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, holding various positions…

France: First BioPod sold to industrial player in fragrances and flavors

Robertet, an industrial player in fragrances and flavors, acquired a BioPod. This first contract with the biotech startup Interstellar Lab, a visionary player in biofarming, will enable Robertet to accelerate its knowledge of the living while reducing its environmental footprint for precision…

Keith Coursin retires from Desert Aire

Keith Coursin, President of Desert Aire, announced his retirement on December 31, 2023, after serving 33 years as president. Current VP of Engineering Craig Burg will assume the position of President of Desert Aire on January 1, 2024. Keith Coursin “I’ve sincerely enjoyed my time in the HVAC industry and…