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hOrTICulTure

dalsem and harvest Singularity launch high-tech lettuce
greenhouse project

Dalsem - Complete Greenhouse Projects, a leading interna-
tional specialist in greenhouse design and construction, an-
nounces its partnership with Harvest Singularity to develop a
3 hectare high tech lettuce greenhouse in Newberry, Florida.
Construction will begin in May 2026 and marks the first phase
of a long term strategic collaboration.
Engineered for Florida’s warm and humid climate, the green-
house meets the highest standards of modern horticulture. innovative, sustainable technologies for an integrated, high
Once operational, it will supply the U.S. market with fresh, lo- quality processing and packaging workflow. TTA-ISO provides
cally grown, pesticide free lettuce — supporting a more resil- advanced automated farming equipment, including automated
ient and sustainable food system.
transplanters and harvesting systems. As a Dutch horticultural
From the initial concept, Dalsem and Harvest Singularity automation specialist, TTA ISO enables an efficient, scalable
worked closely to create a design fully aligned with Harvest and future proof production process through smart mechani-
Singularity’s ambitions. The result is a tailor made solution that sation. Together, these partners create a strong foundation for a
balances financial performance, climate optimization and oper- future proof, high performing production chain.
ational efficiency. This project marks the first step in a broader
rollout of multiple greenhouse developments “With Harvest Singularity, we are taking an important step to-
ward realizing our vision of local and scalable food production.
All core components are designed and manufactured by Dalsem’s innovative design, extensive experience and strong
Dalsem, ensuring full system integration and consistent quality. project management are decisive in turning this ambition into
The facility will include Dalsem Air Technology 2.0, advanced reality,” Charles A. Garza, CEO Harvest Singularity.
cooling, state of the art LED grow lighting and a mobile NFT
gutter system — all optimized for high yield, year round lettuce “Together with Harvest Singularity, we are building the future
production. of sustainable food production in the United States. This project
is a strong example of how Dalsem works: close collaboration,
We collaborate with several industry leading partners. Amer- Dutch technology designed and manufactured in-house, and
ican Hydroponics supplies the complete NFT growing sys- an unwavering focus on quality. We are proud to be entrusted
tem for lettuce and leafy greens, offering reliable, efficient with this project,” Frank van der Gelt, CEO Dalsem.
and scalable hydroponic solutions. JASA Packaging Solutions
designs and builds the complete packaging line, delivering Circle 16 on enquiry card

J. huete Greenhouses signs strategic agreement with repsol

to secure exclusive energy terms for agricultural clients
infrastructure are essential to maintaining output and quality
standards.
Repsol, with its strong international track record and sus-
tained investment in innovation and sustainability, brings to the
alliance a capacity to deliver efficient, reliable and sector-spe-
cific energy solutions. Its global standing further underpins the
strength of the agreement, enabling farmers to secure energy
resources on highly competitive terms, thereby supporting
tighter operational cost control and greater long-term stability.
J. Huete Greenhouses, the international specialist in the de- Through this collaboration, clients of J. Huete Greenhouses
sign and construction of high-technology greenhouses, has for- will not only operate facilities engineered to maximise produc-
malised a strategic partnership with Repsol, one of the world’s tivity and efficiency, but will also gain direct economic advan-
leading energy groups, aimed at granting its agricultural cli- tages in their day-to-day energy consumption. This integrated
ents access to preferential pricing on energy and fuel. approach — combining advanced agricultural engineering
with tangible operational benefits — reinforces the company’s
The agreement marks a significant step in J. Huete Green-
houses’ ongoing commitment to enhancing the profitability position as a strategic partner for the development of modern,
of the farming businesses that rely on its solutions. Under the scalable and future-ready agricultural projects.
terms of the partnership, growers will benefit from exclusive With initiatives of this nature, J. Huete Greenhouses contin-
supply conditions in what remains one of the most decisive ues to sharpen its value proposition, offering not only world-
cost factors in modern agriculture. Energy plays a critical role class greenhouse infrastructure but also exclusive commercial
in the competitiveness of intensive greenhouse production, agreements that make a measurable difference to the real prof-
where advanced climate control, heating systems and logistics itability of agricultural investment. Circle 17 on enquiry card
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