Key Takeaways
- Delphy and BIOPHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term collaboration focused on horticultural research and innovation.
- The partnership will address industry challenges in sustainability, automation, and profitability within the Canadian and North American greenhouse sectors.
- Delphy, based in the Netherlands, brings global expertise in research, crop management, and knowledge transfer.
- BIOPHI will contribute its local network, operational knowledge, and connections within the North American horticultural ecosystem.
- The collaboration includes the development of a new BIOPHI Innovation Center, featuring a state-of-the-art research and demonstration greenhouse.
Delphy Strengthens Global Reach with BIOPHI Partnership
Delphy has entered into a strategic agreement with BIOPHI through a newly signed MOU, reinforcing its commitment to driving horticultural innovation and knowledge exchange across North America. The partnership brings together Delphy’s extensive international expertise in greenhouse technology and agronomic research with BIOPHI’s local industry presence and network.
The collaboration aims to support the rapid evolution of the horticulture industry, particularly in sustainable production systems, mechanization and robotics, and resource-efficient growing methods.
Delphy’s Expertise to Support Growing Canadian and U.S. Horticulture Sectors
The Canadian horticulture industry, which plays a leading role in technological adoption and market development across North America, is facing increasing challenges related to labor shortages, sustainability, and profitability. By partnering with BIOPHI, Delphy seeks to provide growers and researchers with the tools, knowledge, and infrastructure necessary to address these challenges.
Through this agreement, Delphy will help accelerate applied research and offer technical support to greenhouse operators seeking to implement more advanced and automated production methods.
Establishment of the BIOPHI Innovation Center
A major outcome of the partnership will be the creation of a new BIOPHI Innovation Center, a high-tech research and demonstration greenhouse that will replace the company’s existing facility.
The new center will serve as a hub for testing and showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering collaboration among growers, researchers, and equipment manufacturers. Delphy’s experience in developing and managing similar innovation centers in the Netherlands will guide the facility’s design and operation, ensuring that it aligns with both international standards and local industry needs.
