Caroline Drummond Scholarship seeks sustainable innovators
2024-04-08 10:00
Innovative thinkers have been invited to apply for LEAF’s Caroline Drummond Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainability.
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CAN (BC): British Columbia Grower Summit scheduled for April 30, 2024 in Langley, BC
2024-04-08 00:00
The ACT Group, a collaboration of Grodan, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, Priva, and Svensson, will host an ACT (Advancing Cultivation Technology) Grower Summit in Langley, British Columbia (BC), on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This free educational program will give BC growers the opportunity
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New plant growth chamber software from Conviron
2024-04-08 00:00
Conviron has recently launched new software called ConvironDirect. ConvironDirect is a premium software tool that enables plant scientists, growers, and facility managers to control chamber setpoints and actual conditions remotely through any building LAN-connected desktop, notebook, or handheld
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The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) was launched to engage with regulators, governments, researchers, and civil society organizations to ensure that packaging regulations for food achieve environmental sustainability without compromising food safety and product quality and
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Verdant Technologies and Sobeys partner on iceless broccoli
2024-04-08 00:00
The transportation of broccoli from the field to the warehouse and the store typically involves ice. Lots of it. In a 40 lb. box of broccoli, only half of that weight actually comes from broccoli; the other half comes from approximately 2.5 gallons of water, equaling 9.5 liters. Over the past
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Verdant Technologies and Sobeys partner on iceless broccoli
2024-04-08 00:00
The transportation of broccoli from the field to the warehouse and the store typically involves ice. Lots of it. In a 40 lb. box of broccoli, only half of that weight actually comes from broccoli; the other half comes from approximately 2.5 gallons of water, equaling 9.5 liters. Over the past
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New species of papaya created with help from Microlab Madeira
2024-04-08 00:00
In Madeira, a farmer has successfully developed a new species of papaya with the assistance of Microlab Madeira. This innovation not only demonstrates the farmer's capacity to meet market demands but also highlights the high quality of the produce. The Regional Director of Agriculture, Marco
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The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) was launched to engage with regulators, governments, researchers, and civil society organizations to ensure that packaging regulations for food achieve environmental sustainability without compromising food safety and product quality and
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Morrisons opens £1.4m fresh food innovation centre
2024-04-05 19:00
Morrisons has opened a new on-site innovation centre at its Greenside fresh food manufacturing operation.
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Exciting times for tomatoes
2024-04-05 19:00
Where is Syngenta’s current focus when it comes to the tomato category?
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Biobest inaugurates new facility
2024-04-05 11:00
Biobest Group welcomed David Clarinval, Belgium’s deputy prime-minister and Jo Brouns, Flemish minister of economy, innovation, work, social economy and agriculture to officially open its new predatory mite production facility.
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MeetingPack will bring together the main innovations of the sustainable barrier packaging industry.
2024-04-05 00:00
MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA, is finalising preparations for its sixth edition to be held on 10 and 11 April at the Palacio de Congresos in Valencia.
MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA, is finalising preparations for its sixth edition to be held on 10 and 11 April at the Valencia Conference Centre. read more
DP World reports uplift in rail usage from Southampton hub
2024-04-04 18:00
DP World has announced a significant increase in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub.
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Oppy releases second sustainability report
2024-04-04 11:00
Grower-supplier Oppy has released the second edition of its sustainability report, ’Expect the world from us’, which the company said highlighted its ”substantial achievements” in its commitment to environmental responsibility and social impact.
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At Macfrut 2024, innovation is hands-on
2024-04-04 00:00
At Macfrut, at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May 2024, innovation will play a leading role with an area of around 3,000 square metres, divided into two pavilions: one dedicated to fruit growing (pavilion C1-Agri Field Solution); the other to off-ground, market gardening and
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At Macfrut 2024, innovation is hands-on
2024-04-04 00:00
At Macfrut, at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May 2024, innovation will play a leading role with an area of around 3,000 square metres, divided into two pavilions: one dedicated to fruit growing (pavilion C1-Agri Field Solution); the other to off-ground, market gardening and
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Safe and fresh
2024-04-03 16:00
Can you give an overview of Ammeraal Beltech’s operations?
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Rise of robotics can benefit agriculture
2024-04-03 12:00
Data and analytics group GlobalData has predicted that the robotics industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent to 2030, from US$63bn in 2022 to US$218bn.
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Jesse Reader joins Hort Innovation
2024-04-03 06:00
Hort Innovation has appointed Jesse Reader as its new head of investment growth and commercial commencing 15 April.
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NFU says new recruitment fee rules must be paused
2024-04-02 12:00
The NFU has called for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers pay recruitment fees of workers, fearing a financially damaging impact on farming and growing businesses.
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