Priva North America

06/01/2026

For nearly 50 years, the family behind Dutch Heritage Greenhouse has been growing chrysanthemums in Chilliwack, BC.

But as production demands increased, maintaining consistency, especially through winter, became more challenging. Seasonal swings, older controls, and unpredictable climate conditions pushed the operation to rethink its greenhouse strategy.

Recently, Dutch Heritage upgraded to Priva, transforming the way the greenhouse operates. The result? A more stable climate, improved crop consistency, smoother operations, and a greenhouse that finally feels fully connected.

What stood out most was not just the technology itself, but how everything now works together. Lighting, climate, irrigation, airflow, and energy management all operating as one integrated environment.

We sat down with Floris Breugem to hear the full story behind the transition, the challenges of upgrading while still producing crops, and what modern greenhouse control now means for their future.

Read the full story below.
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05/17/2026

05/17/2026

How could we forget to post a few photos from the retirement party of our dear friend and colleague Terry Moir. We said our fond farewell to Terry after 28 memorable years at Priva North America. We wish Terry a happy retirement filled with good health and happiness!

05/15/2026

Not every greenhouse team member walks on two legs. 🐾🌱

Meet Mack, the unofficial greenhouse supervisor at Dutch Heritage Greenhouse in Chilliwack, BC.

While we were filming our upcoming customer spotlight with the Dutch Heritage team, Mack made sure to stop by and steal a little attention from the cameras.

Stay tuned for the full story featuring Dutch Heritage Greenhouse and how they’re using technology, climate control, and generations of growing experience to produce high-quality chrysanthemums year-round.

05/01/2026

As greenhouse conditions shift throughout the season, your heating strategy needs to adapt with them.

At the Resilient Greenhouse Systems Workshops, we’ll take a practical look at how to fine-tune boiler strategy as light levels increase and heat demand drops, without compromising crop performance.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• How heat demand changes as radiation and crop activity increase
• Balancing heating input with ongoing CO₂ needs
• Adjusting boiler settings during low-demand periods
• Using system data to reduce unnecessary energy use
• Making more informed, real-time climate decisions

This is about moving beyond fixed strategies — and learning how to respond dynamically to changing greenhouse conditions.

May 6
10:00 AM
Northview Country Club, Surrey, BC

Register here: https://knowledge.ludvigsvensson.com/resilient-greenhouse-systems-bc

04/30/2026

Join us at ACT 2026

The British Columbia Grower Summit brings together industry leaders to explore practical strategies for building more resilient greenhouse operations in a high-demand world.

From energy efficiency and climate stability to irrigation strategies and crop performance, this year’s sessions are designed to deliver real, actionable insights growers can apply immediately.

Plus, don’t miss the morning workshops, where you’ll dive deeper into hands-on topics like predictive irrigation, lighting strategies, and climate control.

May 6, 2026
Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey, BC

Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4csSo3l

Register and explore the morning workshops: https://knowledge.ludvigsvensson.com/resilient-greenhouse-systems-bc

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/10/2026

From testing floor to greenhouse floor. This NutriJet system is fully commissioned, tested, and ready to ship to a grower in Kingsville, Ontario.

What stands out isn’t just the build quality. It’s the intelligence behind it.

NutriJet delivers highly precise nutrient dosing, ensuring crops receive exactly what they need, when they need it. No guesswork. No compromise.

And when integrated with Priva climate and process controllers, it becomes something more powerful: A fully connected system where irrigation, climate, and crop strategy work as one.

This is where precision meets performance.

Stronger control. Smarter decisions. Better crops.

03/26/2026

Energy is no longer just a cost, it’s a strategic decision.

At the ACT Leamington Grower Summit, Timme Hovinga, Product Director at Priva, will lead a session on how growers can turn energy challenges into a competitive advantage.

In “Energy as a strategy: Building resilient greenhouse operations,” Timme will explore how energy volatility, increasing electrification, and peak demand pressures are reshaping greenhouse production and what growers can do about it.

From aligning crop plans with energy strategy to improving efficiency and stabilizing margins, this session will focus on practical approaches to navigating today’s high-demand environment.

March 31, 2026
Leamington, Ontario

Join us to explore how energy can become a lever for stronger, more resilient greenhouse operations.

Register here: https://bit.ly/49YUwyt

02/14/2026

Wishing all our Canadian customers and friends a Happy Family Day!

Our Canadian office will be closed on Monday, February 16th.