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FreFarm Succeeds with In-House Cucumber Propagation Using Philips LEDs

William Attardi on October 10, 2026

One year after introducing an in-house multi-layer cucumber propagation facility equipped with Philips horticulture LED production modules, FreFarm is reporting strong results in seedling quality, production reliability and operational flexibility. The facility has enabled FreFarm to produce high-quality cucumber seedlings year-round, with greater control over their quality and availability and less risk of introducing pests, diseases and viruses from external suppliers. FreFarm has grown cucumbers for the past four years in its 1.6-hectare greenhouse equipped with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact. The Philips GreenPower LED production module provides a light spectrum optimized for cucumber propagation, supporting efficient photosynthesis and healthy early-stage plant development. https://www.ledinside.com/news/2026/10/2026_10_07_01

Home Advantage: 80% of Sports Fans Prefer the Sofa to the Sporting Stands

William Attardi on June 30, 2026

Signify announced new research from Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting showing that sports fans1 are swapping packed pubs and crowded stadiums for something far more personal: their homes. 80% of fans admit they’d rather watch from home. The research also indicates that fans are investing time and effort into the at-home experience. Over a third (38%) say they spend up to an hour preparing for kick-off. Setting up snacks (49%), perfecting lighting (35%) and decorating their space (31%) are all undertaken in a bid to create the ultimate atmosphere. Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) are introducing Sports Live, a new software designed to help fans create a true “home stadium” atmosphere and experience. With compatible smart lighting, Sport Live can bring matches to life beyond the screen – from a dramatic kick-off countdown to flashes of color for key moments, including goals, yellow and red cards, set pieces and penalties. The result is a fully immersive experience that allows fans to not just watch the game, but to feel part of it. As a summer of sport kicks off, Philips Smart Lighting is helping fans turn every match into an experience, transforming living rooms into front-row seats, and everyday viewing into something far more powerful. https://www.ledinside.com/news/2026/6/2026_06_30_01

Signify Launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030

William Attardi on March 11, 2026

Signify launched Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, a new program designed to expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting to improve lives, save energy, and preserve resources. The program is supported by new initiatives that support customer sustainability ambitions. Focusing on customers’ most pressing challenges, Brighter Lives, Better World 2030 responds to rising demand for efficient, connected and electrified solutions. Addressing increasing demand for electricity1 and volatile pricing, resource scarcity and the need for healthier, safer, more resilient and livable environments – the program transforms the potential of light into meaningful impact. Progress on Signify’s Brighter Lives, Better World 2030 program will be reported on a quarterly basis, in line with the company’s financial results. Signify Launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030 – tEDmag

Signify Strengthens Professional Lighting Portfolio

William Attardi on September 16, 2025

Signify, the world leader in lighting, introduces four new products – the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini, Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro and Signify Actistar – highlighting the company’s advances in solar and modular streetlighting as well as performance lighting for stadiums.

  • The Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini will provide customers with an integrated, connected solar streetlight that’s suitable for different applications, from bike paths to campuses and pedestrian areas. The compact model, the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 mini, has been designed for circularity.
  • The Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro is a flexible road and street lighting solution that can adapt to different rural and urban applications. Its durable, modular design makes it easy to maintain and upgrade over time, while delivering excellent energy savings.
  • The Signify ActiStar, an advanced LED floodlight designed for outdoor areas and sports facilities, combines powerful performance with precise light projection control technology.

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The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.