U of Guelph licenses new organic blends that could serve greenhouse market. Greenhouse organic vegetable producers will soon have another soil amendment to consider, and they'll have "red wigglers" to thank for it. The University of Guelph has grantedForterra Environmental Corp. an exclusive licence to market certain soil blends scientifically developed at the southwestern Ontario university. Forterra is an Ontario-based manufacturer, marketer and seller of premium organic soil-enrichment products utilizing worm castings. It has been a contributor to the development of these new blends that are the result of a three-year research and development project. Under the five-year licence, which has a rollover provision for renewals, Forterra will pay a sales royalty to the university.
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