Wageningen UR identifies ideal horticulture site on Mars

Wageningen UR identifies ideal horticulture site on Mars

Research scientist Wieger Wamelink and student Line Schug of Wageningen University & Research have been conducting research into finding suitable locations to grow vegetables
Cucumber and bell pepper with laser brand

Laser branding of fruit and vegetables on the rise

Organic wholesaler Eosta in Waddinxveen is labelling more and more fruits and vegetables using a laser. Others are also discovering this sustainable labelling method.
Herbert Stolker Senior Consultant Africa

Growing under cover in Africa

I’m writing my first column for In Greenhouses sitting in the departure lounge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The reason for my three-day trip

‘Algae are the vegetables for the future.’

Although they only started growing fresh algae commercially less than a year ago, Hendrik Staarink and his partner Stefano Canziani are fully confident about
Key points for attention in the online sale of fruit and vegetables are quality and food safety. Another factor to take into consideration is packaging.

Food safety and quality critical success factors in online sales

Key points for attention in the online sale of fruit and vegetables are quality and food safety. Another factor to take into consideration is
According to Nicolette Quaedvlieg of GroentenFruit Huis there is still a world to conquer in online sale of fresh produce.

‘There is still a whole world to conquer.’

The consumption of fruit and vegetables is declining. The purchase of fresh vegetables by consumers dropped by three per cent and the purchase of
Account manager Martijn van Andel (JEM-id) has experienced the rapid growth in online sales achieved in the past few years by the ornamental plants sector.

‘The ornamental plant niche has grown very quickly.’

JEM-id is based in Honselersdijk and develops websites and software. Ninety-five per cent of its clients are active in the fresh produce and ornamental
The online market for fresh produce and ornamental plants is growing.

Online sale of fresh produce promising and challenging

The online market for fresh produce and ornamental plants is growing. However, while the ornamental plant sector is making giant steps forward in this
‘Urban farming will not solve the problem of world hunger’

‘Urban farming will not solve the problem of world hunger’

Urban farming is currently a hot item, capturing the interest of people all over the world. The roof of a former Philips building in