Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 4% in JanuaryStatistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 3.8% higher in January 2025 than it was in January 2024. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was up by 5.3% in January, year on year. Sales volume was 0.5% higher. Turnover…
Border Trade Alliance Chairman Pete Sepulveda, Jr. and BTA President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following joint statement about the planned March 4 imposition by the United States of 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico: “As we have said on multiple occasions, we celebrated when…
From what started as a regional project in 2023, Meijer has expanded its seed donation program across its six-state footprint, reaching more communities in need. The evolution of this project has streamlined operations, moving from individual store requests to a structured approach involving major seed…
A Delta greenhouse grower is one of the recipients of a grant to aimed at enhancing food security in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation this week announced 19 projects and opportunities around B.C. are being supported by a $15.5…
Bywater, a doctoral student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been awarded second prize in the Global Challenges University Alliance (GCUA) 2030 research competition for her work titled “Improving Food Safety in Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems.” GCUA 2030 is an…
Combining agriculture and energy production is a process that requires time and expertise. It begins with an understanding of the land, complemented by engineering skills necessary for developing photovoltaic systems. Agrivoltaics is not merely the sum of two income-generating methods; it seeks an…
On a cold January morning, a group of University of Guelph student volunteers stays warm inside the Bovey Teaching Greenhouse. They’re planting cucumbers that they’ll harvest and donate to students in need. These are members of the Gryphon Greenhome Growers, an organization working to grow fresh, healthy…
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the University of Windsor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to address the unique challenges facing the greenhouse vegetable sector — energy resilience, sustainability, and economic growth. This partnership will accelerate the…
In a recent study published in the journal Food and Waterborne Parasitology, researchers assessed the global prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis spp. in edible plants through a systematic review and meta-analysis. BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly 600…
Eric Highfield has been announced as the new Chief Agricultural Officer at Haven Greens. As the Chief Agricultural Officer at Haven Greens, Eric is leading the charge in launching what will be a highly advanced lettuce greenhouse in Canada. Eric Highfield “I am extremely excited to start up arguably the most…
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. There is more than $50,000 in funding available. Available awards range from $1,000 to $5,000, each designed to assist students pursuing careers in the diverse sectors of horticulture. The…
Aelius LED is launching a webinar series that will occur weekly from March to May 2025, featuring professionals in the field of horticultural lighting and cultivation. This series is designed to provide insights for microgreen farmers, large-scale cannabis cultivators, entrepreneurs, and students looking…