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New Michigan distribution center expands service across North America
just now (305+ words) Pure Flavor" marked the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Romulus, Michigan. The nearly 200, 000 sq. ft. facility serves as a central hub for the distribution of the company's fresh, greenhouse grown produce and is designed to reduce…...
French cucumber production is expected to rise slightly in 2026
5+ min ago (315+ words) Hortidaily French cucumber production is forecast at 194, 100 tons for the 2026 marketing year, according to figures finalized on June 1st This volume would represent a 1% increase compared with the previous marketing year At the same time, the heatwave conditions observed during the…...
Modernizing greenhouse environmental controls
6+ min ago (250+ words) Hortidaily The greenhouse industry is evolving rapidly Growers are currently balancing rising labor costs, increasing automation, AI-driven decision making, energy efficiency targets, and the need for greater operational consistency across sites Environmental controls are increasingly viewed as a given; the…...
British Growers launches horticulture partnership scheme
9+ min ago (198+ words) The British Growers Association has launched its new Partnership Scheme, bringing together trusted organisations from across the horticultural supply chain to support members and the wider industry. " British Growers Association Several organisations have already agreed to join the scheme, with…...
Some dealers have been with us for 35 to 40 years
15+ min ago (343+ words) Hortidaily Visitors to the Holland Heater stand at Green Tech Amsterdam could hardly have missed it: the company is celebrating a significant milestone, 50 years in the heating industry Half a century of innovation and growth has taken the business from…...
What to expect at IPM Essen 2027
16+ min ago (312+ words) Hortidaily From 26 to 29 January 2027, IPM Essen will bring the international green sector together at Messe Essen At the next edition, companies from the Plants, Technology, Floristry and Garden Features segments will benefit from a wide range of participation opportunities: alongside…...
In 2025, Almer'a was the world's sixth-largest tomato exporter with 392 million kilos
19+ min ago (296+ words) In 2025, Almer'a exported 392. 36 million kilograms of tomatoes, making it the sixth-largest global exporter just behind Mexico, the Netherlands, Morocco, Spain (as a whole), and Turkey, according to a comparison compiled by Hortoinfo using data from COMTRADE and the ESTACOM statistical…...
The genetics behind yellowing in cucumbers
20+ min ago (289+ words) Hortidaily Fruit peel color is more than a surface trait: it shapes consumer preference, market value, and breeding direction In cucumber, green peel is often favored in fresh markets, yet the molecular switch that keeps fruit skin green'or turns it…...
Belgium pulls off miraculous escape as Poland stays in World Cup top three
25+ min ago (402+ words) Hortidaily Thrilling matches took place yesterday at the World Cup In the final 15 minutes, England pulled away from Congo thanks to two goals from Harry Kane, while Belgium also miraculously avoided elimination by overturning a 2-0 deficit in the 86th minute The…...