Vertical farming company Plenty has named Gerardo Navarro Spamer as its new Grow Director.

Bluehouse Greenhouse has signed a strategic partnership with Longvine Growing, the rebranded Houweling’s Group, to market its California greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers.

NatureSweet produce is grown, harvested, and packaged by more than 6,000 full-time associates and is sold at several major grocers in North America.

Veggies are more than racks of tomatoes at the box store, and people love to hear about what’s new in veggies just as much as ornamentals.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made edibles a much sought-after category among consumers who have spent hours at home and are looking to not just garden more, but consume what they are growing.

Green Life Farms, a 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse in Lake Worth, FL, has acquired Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast.

Even the largest growers in the industry are seeking to make improvements, whether it’s through outside investments, acquisitions, or partnerships.

An expanded partnership with Nature Source Improved Plants is designed to develop higher yielding and higher quality vegetables.

Along with acquiring New England-based lēf Farms, the move is designed to solidify BrightFarms’ leadership in the indoor ag space and provide a foundation to accelerate growth.

The 10-acre greenhouse is equipped with the latest technology to produce more than 3 million pounds of fresh produce a year.

The 100,000-square-foot facility in South Carolina will create 50 local jobs, with a focus on growing herbs and leafy vegetables.

Today’s seedless sweet pepper varieties are ideal for greenhouse production and offer natural fruit setting without fertilization.

Three University of Florida scientists recently worked with a UVC applicator to analyze its effects on mites and thrips.