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Friðheimar grows, processes and serves tomato dishes to tourists
It’s hard to believe that a remote Icelandic agritourism business could draw 180,000 visitors – half of the country’s population – in a year, but in 2019 it did. Iceland is more known for its... more »
Former United Fresh CEO to lead CEA Food Safety Coalition
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Food Safety Coalition (CEA FSC) has retained The Stenzel Group LLC to provide management services, appointing former United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel as its new executive director.... more »
CEA Summit East features the latest in indoor, greenhouse growing
Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center have partnered to launch CEA Summit East, bringing industry and academia together to share research and business strategies, and build partnerships to drive future growth for the sector. The... more »
Lipman Family Farms adds 75-acre greenhouse in Mexico
With the goal of being North America’s largest integrated network of growers, value-added partners, and solution providers in fresh produce, Lipman Family Farms continues to solidify scope through strategic growth. The tomato and vegetable supplier,... more »
MSU CANR receives state funding for greenhouse updates
With the passage of higher education spending by the Michigan legislature, Michigan State University will receive $53 million in state funding to update the university’s dairy and greenhouse facilities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has yet to... more »
Koidra raises $4.5M seed funding for IA greenhouses
Koidra, an intelligent automation (IA) platform company based out of Seattle, has raised $4.5 million in its seed round. Ospraie Ag Science (OAS) led this round of funding, with participation from Amritam Holdings, Cavallo Ventures,... more »
UbiQD shares new case studies for greenhouse light optimization
UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based deep tech company specializing in nanomaterials innovation, announced Feb. 11 that it has released new plant trial data and launched a new website for its greenhouse industry-focused brand. UbiGro incorporates... more »
Grower partnerships help Edible Garden produce local organic greens
Sustainability and environmental stewardship are in the recipe of success for Edible Garden. The greenhouse and hydroponic producer of organic greens, lettuces and herbs utilizes sustainable and proprietary growing practices to produce organic produce from... more »
Nature Fresh Farms rebrands produce-growing greenhouses
Nature Fresh Farms, a large independent greenhouse produce growers in North America, recently rebranded the company with an identity that embraces its growth and innovation. The Leamington, Ontario-based farm operation – which specializes in peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes,... more »
BrightFarms continues growth with greenhouse locations
New York-based packaged salads company BrightFarms entered 2020 with plans to open a 250,000-square-foot greenhouse in Snyder County, Pennsylvania – its second greenhouse in the state. The greenhouse will produce more than 2 million pounds... more »
