From global ambitions to local resilience, growers worldwide innovate and adapt to secure their futures

In the Netherlands, Wim Peters Nurseries embraces its fourth generation and prepares for landmark participation in Fruit Logistica 2024. Meanwhile, Belgium grapples with devastation after a tornado ravaged a tomato greenhouse, and Australia's P'Petual Holdings eyes growth following a major investor acquisition.

Elsewhere, De Peelkroon focuses on specialization by transforming cucumber greenhouses into strawberry farms, while FoodVentures pioneers a hotel-like model for global greenhouse operations. The International Soft Fruit Conference sheds light on the challenges facing the berry industry, while Canada's Les Serres Bertrand shifts from cannabis to radishes, adapting to an ever-changing market.

Tomato grower finds success in taking matters into their own hands

On a dark December Wednesday, Maurice Langeslag, together with Nikki and Tom Peters from Wim Peters Nurseries, were setting up a large party tent while…

'plants were to arrive today'

Tornado destroys Belgium tomato greenhouse

During a tornado between Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Putte, Belgium, on Wednesday afternoon, at least two growers were severely affected. Paulanco…

Australian grower P'Petual Holdings looks to expand after investor acquisition

P'Petual Holdings is a 12-hectare producer, packer, and marketer of hydroponically produced vegetables. Back in 2022, the owners of P'Petual Holdings…

"I believe in specialization: whatever you do, you should do it well"

Cucumber greenhouse now finally converted into strawberry cultivation

For Rob van Enckevort of De Peelkroon, converting former vegetable greenhouses into strawberry farms is nothing new. Previously, he and his family…

Just Roos, FoodVentures:

"Our business model is comparable to the international hotel model"

Just Roos can be considered the driving force behind FoodVentures' global business development. "In essence, we are a Dutch grower on a global playing…

The state of the berry industry at the International Soft Fruit Conference:

Supply is the key challenge in the soft fruit market

Things have become more challenging in the soft fruit industry, said Bart Jongeneelen of Delphy this morning at the opening of the International Soft…

constant change, and much to come

Photo Report: International Soft Fruit Conference

The traditional New Year's reception for the soft fruit industry has come to an end. On Wednesday during the Dutch Strawberry Day and on Thursday…

Les Serres Bertrand grew cannabis for Canopy Growth, and now switched to radishes:

Came for cannabis, stayed for the radishes

When Canada legalized cannabis, the race to be the first to hit the market began. However, growing cannabis at scale was a completely new beast, and…