HAMBURG, Germany -- Dutch horticultural suppliers are shifting from exporting complete greenhouses to China, where the industry has advanced in these constructions, to focusing on advanced technology, proprietary software and system integration -- areas where they still hold an edge.
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Dutch greenhouse firms in China pivot to selling software
Nikkei Asia
Published 11 Oct 2026, 02:36 pm IST
Technology
Dutch greenhouse firms in China pivot to selling software
Chinese agricultural companies catch up as demand for controlled farming grows
There is growing demand from Chinese consumers for vegetables and fruit grown in controled environments as they are seen as safer and cleaner. © Reuters
Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.Source: asia.nikkei.com
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