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Arlette Sijmonsma

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Arlette Sijmonsma

    "There are a lot of acquisitions and a high demand to build" (opens the original)

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    For Desjardins, it's busier than ever in the greenhouse industry. Canada's largest financial cooperative has expanded its position in the industry in Ontario and sees a market in full movement. "There are a lot of acquisitions and a high demand to build," says Michael Gomes, senior account manager in the agricultural markets. He sees growers work through volatile produce pricing, rising energy costs, and uncertainty tied to ongoing trade negotiations. "Overall the demand for Canadian products, n

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Arlette Sijmonsma

    Trison Farms breaks ground on new greenhouse in Leamington (opens the original)

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    Trison Farms has broken ground on a new greenhouse project in Leamington, Ontario, with the first phase covering 11.75 acres of growing area. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2027, with planting planned for June 2027. As the builder for the project, Universal Fabricating was present at the groundbreaking ceremony, with Sherman Froese, Abe Wiebe, Deepak Lakhwani, and Isaac Schmitt representing the company. The ceremony was also attended by Trison Farms leadership, inclu

  3. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Arlette Sijmonsma

    "Every additional product that we can successfully grow locally makes Aruba a little less dependent on outside supply" (opens the original)

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    297 Farm, located in Aruba, is taking an important new step in its development with the expansion of its production facilities through a new 1,500 m² greenhouse dedicated to cucumber cultivation. The project not only increases the company's growing capacity, but also marks its first major move from leafy vegetables into vine crops. For several years, 297 Farm VBA has built its production around leafy vegetables and specialty greens, supplying the local Aruban market with fresh, locally grown pro

  4. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · Arlette Sijmonsma

    "Sarah was selected for different planting stages in Western Mexico, and for compatibility with grafted production systems" (opens the original)

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    Syngenta has introduced Sarah, a Crimson-type seedless watermelon developed for production in Western Mexico. The variety was presented during a launch event attended by growers, advisors, and specialists from the region. "Sarah was developed to respond to the need for an early, large-fruited seedless watermelon that can deliver consistency from the first harvests. The main breeding objectives were earliness, concentrated harvest, large fruit size, excellent pulp firmness and strong internal qua

  5. Article · Jul 22, 2026 · Arlette Sijmonsma

    Cyclospora outbreak reveals food safety lessons for Europe (opens the original)

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    Production and distribution of fresh produce operate on a far larger scale in the United States than in Europe, which is one reason why large-scale outbreaks such as the recent Cyclospora incident are less common on this side of the Atlantic. Still, Europe can learn from the American experience, says Nicolette Quaedvlieg, food safety program manager at Dutch trade association GroentenFruitHuis, who has been following developments in the US closely. Parasite from the (sub)tropicsThe Cyclospora ou

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