The French agricultural cooperative Terrena, through its subsidiary Hortival Diffusion, has finalized the acquisition of Cerdys to strengthen its activities in ornamental plants. This operation brings together two complementary players in horticulture and aims to consolidate production, logistics, and the development of a sustainable horticultural sector in the Grand Ouest.
Source: Wikiagri, published under the title "Terrena achève l’acquisition de Cerdys, un grand pas pour l’..." - 25 July 2026
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American company Hippo Harvest, a producer of leafy greens, has announced the closing of a $30 million Series C funding round led by Cox Farms. This funding will allow it to expand its facilities in California and develop a next-generation robotic growing system aimed at commercializing indoor-grown spinach.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Hippo Harvest Closes $30 Million Series C Led by Cox Farms" - 10 July 2026
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The 2026 campaign is set to be particularly challenging for French corn. Over 70% of the territory is now under water restrictions, cultivated areas have decreased by up to 35% in some regions, and national production could reach its lowest level since 1990, highlighting the extent of the challenges posed by drought and heatwaves.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Le maïs dévisse" - 10 July 2026
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Hippo Harvest, a producer of organic leafy greens, has announced the closing of a $30 million funding round led by Cox Farms. This funding will allow the expansion of its facilities in Hollister, CA, and the development of a next-generation robotic growing system, thereby increasing its production capacity and speeding up the commercialization of indoor-grown spinach. By utilizing autonomous mobile robots, the company aims to optimize its yields while reducing costs, addressing the growing market demand for certified organic vegetables.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Hippo Harvest closes $30 million Series C led by Cox Farms, ..." - 10 July 2026
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American investment firm Paine Schwartz Partners, a leader in sustainable private equity, has completed a minority investment in the Spanish company Amfresh Group and its subsidiary Bloom fresh. This operation, which is part of a long-standing relationship, aims to support innovation in agricultural genetics, with Bloom developing over 100 fruit varieties for thousands of producers worldwide.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Paine Schwartz Partners completes structured minority invest..." - 9 July 2026
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American company Huma® has launched Proud 4™, an innovative solution that combines the functions of nematicide, miticide, fungicide, and insecticide. Aimed at specialty crop growers, this formulation seeks to replace harmful chemicals while providing broad-spectrum control of both aerial and underground pests for specialty crops. With Micro-Carbon technology, Proud 4 enhances the absorption of active ingredients in soil and leaves.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Huma adds nematode control for new PROUD 4" - 9 July 2026
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At its global event, Dutch company Rijk Zwaan showcased innovative solutions for melons and watermelons, aimed at enhancing crop security and improving product quality. The new varieties, such as Galunaâ„¢, resistant to powdery mildew, and concepts like Candy Ballâ„¢, reflect a commitment to diversification and optimizing consumer experience.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Highlights from Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event..." - 9 July 2026
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The Canadian company Anaergia Inc. has signed a contract to provide technology and equipment for an anaerobic digestion facility at Goodness Grown Farm in Australia. This innovative project, supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, aims to process 120,000 tons of agricultural and commercial waste annually, generating over 100 terajoules of biogas. The recovered heat and COâ‚‚ will be used for the energy needs of a nearby greenhouse.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Anaergia Signs Contract for Anaerobic Digestion Facility at ..." - 8 July 2026
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British companies Harvest London and Crate to Plate have received financial support from the ADOPT program of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to deploy Ani, a production planning platform that links confirmed customer orders to real-time crop planning. This project, taking place across multiple sites in London, aims to enhance the efficiency of controlled environment farms, with estimates of resource and waste reduction.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Harvest London Secures DEFRA ADOPT Funding for Ani Productio..." - 8 July 2026
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Aardaia, a Dutch start-up specializing in the transformation of wild plants into agricultural crops, has recently raised 5 million euros to support the domestication of the aardaker, a European legume that fixes nitrogen and produces a protein-rich tuber. This funding, led by Point Nine and supported by several investors, will enable the company to develop other plant species.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Aardaia Raises €5 Million to Develop New Crops From Wild Pla..." - 8 July 2026
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