Production

NuPlant Launches Automated Tissue Culture System

NuPlant announced the global launch of SmartClone, a highly-advanced plant tissue culture propagation system that promises to rapidly deliver significantly improved plants from breeding programs, for multiple species. SmartClone uses precision robotics to deliver clones... more »

NASA Will Grow Tomatoes in Space Aboard ISS

In a historic moment that could impact the future of food production, tomatoes will be grown in space for the first time thanks to two technologies from Profile Products. The Red Robin tomato trials, which... more »

J. Berry Nursery Ends Hollywood Hibiscus Container Requirements

With ongoing supply-chain issues experienced by the horticulture industry, J. Berry Nursery announces the discontinuation of the company’s branded container requirements for its Hollywood Hibiscus tropical hibiscus brand. Effective immediately, J. Berry Nursery no longer... more »

Agdia Launches User-Friendly Molecular Test Kit for Tomato Virus

Agdia Inc. has announced the commercial launch of a rapid, user-friendly, RNA-based assay, on their AmplifyRP XRT platform, for the detection of Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV). Global tomato and pepper production has been significantly disrupted in recent years... more »

Express Seed Co. Gets Exclusive Poinsettia License From Syngenta Flowers

Express Seed Co. has obtained an exclusive license to Syngenta Flowers’ poinsettia portfolio. The two companies are working closely together to ensure reliable supply and a smooth transfer of all activities. Scott Valentine, Express Seed... more »

Windset Farms Adds HarvestHold Fresh for Postharvest Quality

Windset Farms and Verdant Technologies announce a partnership for the use of Verdant’s postharvest shelf-life extension solution, HarvestHold Fresh. The companies will partner on a retail pilot for tomatoes-on-the-vine supplied from Mexico into select retailers... more »

Revol Greens Doubles Romaine Production Capabilities

Revol Greens, a greenhouse lettuce grower in North America, will double its romaine lettuce production throughout the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. The increase in production is supported by Revol Greens' indoor growing facilities... more »

Driving Sustainability at Westerlay Orchids

Westerlay Orchids has made quite the mark in Carpinteria, California. What started as a rose operation when Joop Overgaag immigrated from the Netherlands in the late 1970s has now become an orchid powerhouse, growing more... more »