In order to efficiently exclude thrips while maintaining good ventilation in its greenhouses, Dümmen Orange tested Xsect Xtreme and Xsect X-air insect control screens, in its chrysanthemum propagation area.
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Climate House - There is still much climate gain to be made
Svensson recently launched 'Climate House', a new service where Svensson's greenhouse climate experts bundle their knowledge of cultivation strategy, screening strategy, climate settings, and climate tools to help growers, business leaders, cultivation managers, and advisers worldwide.

Luxous Eco important step towards circular greenhouse horticulture
The pressure is increasing with new, tightened climate plans. Glasshouse horticulture is the only sector in the manufacturing industry in the Netherlands to achieve all climate targets in 2020.

New leadership at Ludvig Svensson Mexico
Jorge González, currently Sales Manager LATAM, is appointed new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson SA de CV in Mexico.

Can greenhouse horticulture save the climate? Or will the climate save greenhouse horticulture?
Greenhouse horticulture is using energy more and more efficiently. It is mainly due to increased productivity and innovations in the energy field. Energy-saving, therefore, remains of crucial importance. At the same time, greenhouse horticulture benefits from climate change.

Svensson expands its Warehouse and Production Facility in Mexico
Svensson expanded its footprint with the formation of the newly established Ludvig Svensson SA de CV, and the opening of a new production facility in Guadalajara, Mexico

No other name above the door than Voskamp
Gebr. L & J Voskamp is a robust family business. Grandpa Jan once started with a mixed company, but now the company supplies loose tomatoes throughout Europe. The third generation is at the helm. What will the rate be?

The sustainable mission of Royal Berry
Pure quality. That is undeniably the best way to describe Royal Berry strawberries based in Bemmel, The Netherlands. However, nowadays offering a high-quality top product is no longer enough to fully meet the customer's expectations. Director Jan van Genderen explains why he believes sustainability is an opportunity to set his company apart. ‘It is about so much more than just growing a great product.’

ALWECO - A world player from Maasdijk
Alweco is a real family business. Leo Alsemgeest started the specialization in the construction of screen installations. Now, his son Stephan is taking his father’s vision further and together with the Management Team they are expanding the Alweco footprint into international markets.

PDI - A family business with vision and courage
They are natural talents who have made their family businesses great through hard work. The practice was their school and not so much the school desk. Peter Dekker turned PDI into a global player. Bert van Ruijven of Arcadia had the vision and courage to go for disbudded chrysanthemum. Patriarchs who now make their (life) experience available to a new generation.

Positive energy for '22
A smile can work like magic! It brings people together.

BASF completes full growing season and achieves 121 kilograms by implementing the Plant Empowerment philosophy
In the summer of 2021, BASF Vegetable Seeds completed its second growing season in line with the Plant Empowerment philosophy at its Nunhems location in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. With the support of the multidisciplinary team, the crop production strategy has now been put into practice, achieving a total yield of 121 kg per m2.