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Explore the latest in Controlled Environment Agriculture news, with updates on advancements in indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouse technologies, and climate-controlled systems. This section offers insights for CEA professionals, researchers, and investors, covering trends in automation, energy efficiency, crop yield optimization, and sustainable practices that are transforming the future of food production.

Explore how container farms improve food security in schools, connecting students to fresh produce and nutrition education.

Container Farms and Food Security: How Schools Are Growing for Cafeterias and Food Banks

Explore how container farms improve food security in schools, connecting students to fresh produce and nutrition education.

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Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects has appointed Fouad Ababou to expand its sales and business development activities across the Gulf region.

Van der Hoeven Strengthens Gulf Region Team With Appointment of Fouad Ababou

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects has appointed Fouad Ababou to expand its sales and business development activities across the Gulf region.

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Grodan, Limgroup, and Delphy Innovative Soft Fruit Center (ISFC) have reported strawberry yields exceeding 20 kilograms per square meter.

Grodan Integrates GroSens Root Zone Data with Source.ag Software Platform

Grodan, Limgroup, and Delphy Innovative Soft Fruit Center (ISFC) have reported strawberry yields exceeding 20 kilograms per square meter.

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Oishii, the company behind what it describes as the world’s largest strawberry smart farm, has officially launched in Toronto with the Canadian debut of the Koyo Berry, a premium Japanese strawberry varietal.

Oishii Launches New Berry Formats and Price Points Across U.S. Retailers

Oishii is rolling out six product formats with prices ranging from $4.99 to $11.99 across all U.S. retail partners

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Edible Garden reported revenue of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $4.3 million in Q2 2024.

Edible Garden Announces $2.66 Million Iowa Investment for RTD Beverage Production Facility

Edible Garden received a $2.66 million incentive package from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to redevelop the former National Shrimp facility in Webster City, Iowa.

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Recent regional disruptions have again highlighted the Gulf's dependence on food imports, echoing vulnerabilities first identified during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gulf Food Security Needs Execution, Not Just Ambition

Recent regional disruptions have again highlighted the Gulf's dependence on food imports, echoing vulnerabilities first identified during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Gotham Greens has expanded its national presence with a new, technologically advanced hydroponic greenhouse in Texas.

Gotham Greens Names Craig Stevenson as New CEO, Founder Viraj Puri Becomes Executive Chairman

Viraj Puri, Gotham co-founder & served as CEO since 2008, will transition to Executive Chairman while Craig Stevenson takes over as CEO

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Bluelab launched the pH PenPlus, a new handheld pH measurement device featuring a replaceable probe designed for continuity and long-term use

Bluelab Launches pH PenPlus with Replaceable Probe Technology

Bluelab has launched the pH PenPlus, a new handheld pH measurement device featuring a replaceable probe designed for continuity and long-term use in hydroponic growing operations.

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Explore the impact of Entrepreneurship programs using container farms to enhance education and career readiness.

From Seed to Sale: How Entrepreneurship Schools Use Container Farms to Teach Business

Explore the impact of Entrepreneurship programs using container farms to enhance education and career readiness.

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McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

McGill Opens State-of-the-Art Greenhouse and Research Platform at Macdonald Campus

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

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