Hybrid fruit

Spread Develops Technology for Mass Production of Pesticide-free Strawberry in Vertical Farms

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b"Spread Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Japan; CEO: Shinji Inada, hereinafter \xe2\x80\x9cSpread\xe2\x80\x9d) succeeded in developing the technology for mass production of pesticide-free, high quality strawberries in vertical farms using artificial lighting.\nThis was made possible by applying Spread\xe2\x80\x99s cultivation know-how to strawberry production.

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  • b"Spread Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Japan; CEO: Shinji Inada, hereinafter \xe2\x80\x9cSpread\xe2\x80\x9d) succeeded in developing the technology for mass production of pesticide-free, high quality strawberries in vertical farms using artificial lighting.\nThis was made possible by applying Spread\xe2\x80\x99s cultivation know-how to strawberry production.
  • The technologies include proprietary environmental control, stable indoor pollination and pesticide-free, clean cultivation.\nSpread is considering the deployment of strawberry vertical farms in Japan and overseas, targeting North America, Europe and Asia.
  • Spread will also work on product design and a vertically farmed strawberry brand.\nStrawberries are globally in high demand, with both yields and production value on the rise.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe Status and Future of the Strawberry Industry in the United States\xe2\x80\x9d American Society for Horticultural Science, 31 Jan 2019\n"

Ferme d'Hiver completes seed round and secures large-scale industrial deployment

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'BROSSARD, QC, May 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Ferme d\'Hiver announces that it has completed its seed round that allows it to ensure the development of its technological solution and its industrial deployment.

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  • b'BROSSARD, QC, May 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Ferme d\'Hiver announces that it has completed its seed round that allows it to ensure the development of its technological solution and its industrial deployment.
  • This farm, which covers an area of 1,252 m2, is currently being set up and the production of Winter Berry will begin in October 2021.
  • Privileging local production and the purchase of Quebec-made products year-round is an excellent way to contribute to our economic recovery.
  • "\nThrough its vertical density and climate control, Ferme d\'Hiver allows for the annual production of over 160 kilos of strawberries by square meter.

RETRANSMISSION: Bee Vectoring Technologies Officially Secures California License, Entering the Largest Agriculture Market in the US

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Monday, February 1, 2021

"This license is an important milestone for BVT, as it enables us to begin commercial operations in California, the largest agriculture market in the US.

Key Points: 
  • "This license is an important milestone for BVT, as it enables us to begin commercial operations in California, the largest agriculture market in the US.
  • Our first objective in California is to secure grower trials in our key crops, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and - for the first time, almonds," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager of Bee Vectoring Technologies.
  • California is BVT's largest and most crop-diverse market opportunity in the US, where there are 1.3 million(1) acres of key crops for the Company to target, which includes strawberries, blueberries, caneberries and almonds.
  • About Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc.
    BVT, an agriculture technology company, is a market disruptor with a significant global market opportunity in the $240 billion crop protection and fertilizer market.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Officially Secures California License, Entering the Largest Agriculture Market in the US

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 1, 2021

"This license is an important milestone for BVT, as it enables us to begin commercial operations in California, the largest agriculture market in the US.

Key Points: 
  • "This license is an important milestone for BVT, as it enables us to begin commercial operations in California, the largest agriculture market in the US.
  • Our first objective in California is to secure grower trials in our key crops, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and - for the first time, almonds," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager of Bee Vectoring Technologies.
  • California is BVT's largest and most crop-diverse market opportunity in the US, where there are 1.3 million(1) acres of key crops for the Company to target, which includes strawberries, blueberries, caneberries and almonds.
  • About Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc.
    BVT, an agriculture technology company, is a market disruptor with a significant global market opportunity in the $240 billion crop protection and fertilizer market.

GP Solutions Begins Production of "Better Than Organic" Strawberries

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GP Solutions, Inc. (OTC:GWPD), developer of GrowPods controlled-environment micro-farms announced it started R&D into growing strawberries, and will soon begin cultivation of the popular fruit.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GP Solutions, Inc. (OTC:GWPD), developer of GrowPods controlled-environment micro-farms announced it started R&D into growing strawberries, and will soon begin cultivation of the popular fruit.
  • This is a particular advantage when cultivating strawberries, listed by the Environmental Working Group as number one of the Dirty Dozen Pesticide-Laden Foods.
  • "There is an enormous need for a better tasting and less toxic strawberry," said George Natzic, CEO of GP Solutions.
  • "That's why we are so proud that we can grow ultra-clean strawberries in our GrowPods without any harmful chemicals, pesticides or herbicides."

Mucci Farms Announces 200-Acre North American Expansion!

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

The first year of expansions include bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and their innovative award-winning strawberries that are grown in the largest controlled climate strawberry farm in North America.

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  • The first year of expansions include bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and their innovative award-winning strawberries that are grown in the largest controlled climate strawberry farm in North America.
  • "Since we aren't importing from California or Florida, we can maximize sugars by allowing product to be fully ripe before we harvest."
  • "We have over 300 varieties of various commodities being trialed at any given time," stated Danny Mucci, President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Growing fresh produce for over 60 years, Mucci Farms is vertically integrated from seed to retail with a global partner network combining for more than 1700-acres of fruit and vegetable greenhouses.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Novel Strawberry Slicer (PND-4942)

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Hammonton, N.J., has developed the STRAWBERRY KNIFE, a kitchen gadget that eases the task of cutting strawberries into smaller pieces.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Hammonton, N.J., has developed the STRAWBERRY KNIFE, a kitchen gadget that eases the task of cutting strawberries into smaller pieces.
  • My gadget will ease the task of slicing strawberries," said the inventor.
  • The STRAWBERRY KNIFE provides a faster and more efficient method of slicing strawberries.
  • The original design was submitted to the Philadelphia office of InventHelp.