AI System Funghii Helps Mushroom Growers with Crop Monitoring and Harvest Prediction
Heliovision, a Belgian machine‑vision specialist, launched Funghii, an AI‑driven system that equips mushroom growing cells with four cameras each to monitor growth metrics and predict harvest timing. The platform measures cap diameter, growth rate and mushroom count over the typical 30‑day cycle, delivering daily yield forecasts. Within months, growers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany have adopted the technology, citing clearer logistics planning and reduced supply‑chain penalties. Funghii’s success reflects recent breakthroughs in computer‑vision AI and robust hardware for high‑humidity environments.
UK: Cavolo Nero Kale Sales up 12% as Demand Continues to Build
A.H. Worth reported a 12% increase in cavolo nero kale sales value and a 17% rise in volume year‑on‑year across UK retail. The growth is driven by rising consumer interest in fibre‑rich, scratch‑cooked meals and globally inspired dishes. The company’s...
India: Saffron Research Lab Inaugurated in Telangana
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University has opened an aeroponic saffron research laboratory in Mojerla village, Wanaparthy district, with funding from NABARD. The facility will study cost structures, yields and technology interventions for saffron grown in a soil‑free, mist‑nutrient system....
"Let's Just Build the Farm Inside the Container"
Jason Brown pivoted from a stalled container housing project to launch FarmBox Foods in 2017, converting pre‑insulated shipping containers into fully automated vertical farms. By designing custom hydroponic systems and low‑energy electrical layouts, each unit runs on roughly 190 kWh per...
NABARD Includes Vertical Farming in Delhi's First State Credit Plan as Part of Urban Agriculture Push
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) hosted Delhi's first State Credit Seminar, unveiling the capital’s maiden State Focus Paper (SFP) for 2026‑27. The SFP spotlights urban agriculture models such as vertical, rooftop and organic farming, and introduces...
"We're Excited to Bring the Farm Closer to Our Customers"
Swegreen’s Saga in‑store farming system will be installed at ICA Kvantum Brunnshög in Lund, opening in the first half of 2026. The vertical farm will grow fresh herbs and leafy greens on‑site, delivering pesticide‑free produce year‑round. By producing directly in...
Bangladesh: Bepza Hydroponic Facility Expected to Create 3,000 New Jobs
Green Pure Houseware (BD) is investing $30.47 million to build a hydroponic tent manufacturing plant in the Bepza Economic Zone, Mirsarai. The 22,000 sq m facility, allocated across six plots, will create about 3,000 jobs and begin production in March 2025. It will...
Up to 50% of a Strawberry Plant's Sale Price Goes Towards Transport
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) promotes vertical‑farm growth towers to produce strawberry starter plants in a controlled, biosecure environment. The company highlights that up to 50% of a plant’s final sale price can be eaten by transport and cold‑chain logistics, making...
Vertical Options Draw Youth to Growing in South Korea
Nubo, a South Korean ag‑tech firm, launched a six‑story container vertical farm in Gimje that grew 2,200 basil plants under fully automated climate control. A YouTube video of the operation, posted in July, has drawn about 130,000 views. The company’s...
Critical Success Factors for New CEA Operations
The article outlines the critical success factors for launching and scaling a vertical farm, emphasizing the need for a two‑stage planning approach—first a feasibility plan, then a full business plan. It breaks down capital and operating cost categories, from real‑estate...
Sales in January-March Grow From the Previous Year for S Group
Finland’s S Group reported Q1 2026 retail sales before tax of €3.44 billion (approximately $3.75 billion), marking a 5 % increase over the same period last year. The growth was driven by higher volumes in grocery, non‑food items and fuel retail at its...
A Stronger Signal for Hydroponic Leafy Greens in Latin America
Cultivators hosted its second annual GreenTech Americas workshop in Querétaro, drawing more than 60 participants—a 50% increase over last year—to discuss hydroponic leafy greens in Latin America. Speakers from Rijk Zwaan, VB and Flier Systems highlighted how variety selection, high‑tech greenhouse automation,...
CEA Alliance Publishes Second Edition of Food Safety Guidelines for Leafy Greens
The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Alliance has released a second edition of its Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for leafy greens and herbs. The revision reflects rapid advances in risk understanding, new traceability and agricultural‑water regulations, and the latest scientific...
US (PA): Wayne County Pilot Program Uses Food Lockers to Boost Access to Local Produce
Wayne County launched a pilot program installing three food lockers at a public library, fire department and borough office to distribute locally grown produce from farms such as Bialecki Farms. The lockers let residents order fresh vegetables at any time,...
Coop Danmark A/S: Recovery in FY 2025
Coop Danmark A/S announced a turnaround for FY 2025, projecting EBITDA of DKK 313 million (≈$45 million) versus a loss of DKK 37 million (≈$5 million) a year earlier. The Danish retailer’s improved earnings signal a path to profitability in 2026, while peers across Europe show mixed...
