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André and Carolien van der Goes, Inca Orchids

"We have continuity in supply, but always with variety in assortment"

Metrolina Greenhouses and South Central Growers announce merger

More Christmas trees, larger sizes and extra lighting

Rio Roses introduces new green filler, the Unicorn

New guides on lighting, water conservation available for growers, retailers

Annet waves goodbye after 20 years at Fresh Publishers

Sector | Cut flowers

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Quarantine pests detected in multiple flower shipments imported from China

Western Flower Thrips found in imported cut flowers in Russia’s Far East

Nicobar Dept. of Agriculture to promote tropical cut flowers on Islands

32 Armenian companies licensed to export flowers to Russia

Kyrgyzstan exempts tulip bulb imports from VAT

Doubling the vase life of gerbera flowers using silver nanoparticles

Using cut flowers to improve emotional health

Sector | Pot plants

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"Removing both seeds and skin without compromising flavour is a real breakthrough"

Balcony planter with invisible hanging system launched

New pot topper released for UK market

US: Considering maintenance when choosing plants for Spring

Sector | Cultivation

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Monitoring hydrogen peroxide puts water quality back in the spotlight

“Designing together ensures materials that match your crop”

India: “Plastic flowers are convenient, but can never replicate the appeal of fresh flowers at events”
Ecopromt and Crea-Tech build innovation on two decades of partnership

“Part of the success in our operational flow and crop growth comes from the CreaSpacer"
High Atlas Foundation to introduce a collaborative model in rural Morocco

"Propagation is an amazing way for us to use vertical farming sustainably"

"Why is the cutting stage important for the quality of spray roses?"
WayBeyond launches

GrowPilot app to provide AI-driven crop risk alerts

Sector | Greenhouse

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Greenhouse production zone to be established in Antalya for flowers and plants

Turkey’s flower exports have diversified in variety

Instead of breaking plates, Greek people now shower each other with Turkish flowers during sirtaki dance

Modernizing climate control in a botanical garden

Turkey: Ornamental plant growers will have limited access to water as part of the Drought Mitigation Commission

TV series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Dutch greenhouse industry

Australia: Boosting climate control with a blackout screen upgrade

Sector | Technique

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Bree Vculek, Richard Coller, and Jean Selep

“Trade secrets only remain protected if companies actively treat them as such”
New compact dehumidifier operates on propane

"Growers can save up to 50 percent energy compared to traditional heating and venting"

What's going on with hydrogen peroxide in the Netherlands?
EVJA's Agronomic Intelligence Platform (Italy)

Monitoring, pest forecasting, yield, and CO₂ in one platform

Plantsauna premiere at ExpoSE trade fair: "This is the best marketing there is."
PB Tec opens new location in McKinney, Texas:

"Putting down real boots in the US is very important to us"
30MHz introduces RTR advice:

Automatic analysis for better climate decisions

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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UK: Long days for florists amid Christmas rush

India: "Flower Queen of Mansa" aids community through marigold growing

Ireland: Behind the looking glass of poinsettia cultivation

California grower steps forward as independent floral shipper

Podcast: Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse on building a flower farm from the ground up

Dutch grower in California shifts from floriculture into cannabis

Hook Greenhouse takes the slow and steady route to growth

Sector | Substrates

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Innovative substrate strategies boost plant production while reducing peat use
USBI launches 'Growing with Biochar' program, seeks input from vertical farm operators

"We see significant potential for biochar to play a role in commercial growing substrates"

Den Ouden Groep gets new factory in Vietnam
Jiffy Gel introduces a fresh solution to food safety in CEA:

“Even after treatment, mixing and transport can still introduce contaminants”
Black Bear® Biochar: An engineered aggregate for growing media

“Slow pyrolysis at high temperature fixes more carbon into the solid phase instead of losing it as gas”

Pelemix signs strategic distribution deal with Sun Gro to expand global substrate portfolio

US: New organic raised bed mix for florals launched

Sector | Fertilizers

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Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

EU works to expand approved microorganisms for biostimulants
Brazil Potash CEO says local production could reduce geopolitical risk and price volatility

"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"

Intrahorti team expands for future growth

BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants

New International Sales Manager for IntraHorti

Sector | Energy

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NL: CHP remains important as energy costs rise sharply due to new policy
UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"
90% reduction of net GHG emissions by 2040 remains binding

ETS2 postponeed untill 2028

NL: Renting CHP's now an option as electricity problems grow
"94% energy charge surge will have severe impact on PE sector"

UK protected horticulture sector faces multi-million-pound annual energy cost surge
ZVG criticizes bureaucracy in climate transformation

"Our applications have been awaiting final evaluation for almost three years"

Orchid grower invests in new blackout screens

Sector | Crop protection

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European Commission seeks to accelerate approval of biocontrol

Resistance-free control of bacterial disease and botrytis
Houweling Americas to launch Intracare’s Intra Boost in North America, early 2026:

Greenhouse hygiene programs emphasize deep-penetration sanitation during cleanouts

Keeping poinsettias safe from stem miners
ECO SHINE to get advanced rollout

"We created it for professionals who need an elevated plant appearance"

Fixing micronutrient problems in poinsettia flowers
European Parliament hosts Biocontrol event

"The basis of plant health lies in healthy ecosystems"

Sector | Young plants

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New vegetable propagation nursery officially opened in Suriname

"Success isn't judged by size, it is in the conditions which they grow"

“In the past, suppliers chased customers. Today, customers chase suppliers”

Russia closes all routes for Dutch propagation material
Hishtil x Hortiv Megalight collaboration

"Improved seedling quality, up to 50% energy savings, and better space efficiency"
David Chen, Sogo Orchids, on global trends and challenges in Phalaenopsis

“Phalaenopsis market sees recovery, but new challenges emerge”
Explore the production process in the video

Mandevilla young plants: “A challenging but fascinating production process”

Sector | Breeding

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Innovating for the future with sustainable genetics

Beacon Impatiens presents donations to charities
De Ruiter introduces new rose ‘Bahati’

"We hope this variety will bring growers ‘good luck’”

UK: Precision breeding act welcomed as it comes into effect

"Garvinea® series raises the bar for outdoor Gerberas in India"

Looking at the effects of floral morphology on petunia growth

‘Happy Mood’: a bright and resilient new rose for Colombia

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Continental Floral Greens debuts Pacific northwest-grown dahlias

Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season

Emerald Coast Growers adds 32 perennial varieties for 2025-2026 growing season

Terra Nova announces Princess 'Citrus' perennial

Sector | Tree nursery

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NL: Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries

Sector | Packaging

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Thomsen fully commits to PCR plant pots

Kenya adjusts packaging systems for horticultural exports

Complete solutions for fully compostable net packaging

New, stronger packaging for chrysanthemum grower

New reusable transport tray system introduced

Royal FloraHolland to discontinue Fc510 flower box

Decowraps and KIVO Flexible Plastics join forces for sustainable European production

Sector | Open field

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Coloríginz visits grower in Serbia

Important bees and special branches

Hailstorm devastates flower and vegetable crops in Atlixco, Puebla
Ard van't Veer (Aon) on parametric climate insurance:

"Crop insurance based on weather stations and satellites is gaining ground globally"

Flemish agriculture and horticulture sectors make strides in sustainability

NL: Using surface water as irrigation

Colombia: Planting project aims to root sustainability in floriculture

Sector | Novelties

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India: New hybrid rose variety developed by Ngpur's "rose expert"

New Zealand: Rare "corpse flower" blooms in Christchurch

"Kayla has made a strong impression on the North American market"

Pantone announces 2026 color of the year: Cloud Dancer

India: University names new Chrysanthemum variety after Sahir Ludhianvi

"Growers were looking for a carpatica that flowers faster"

"Demand for hardy, long-lasting, and decorative perennials continues to grow"

Sector | Marketing

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US: Meeting the heart behind the Marketer of the Year

NL: Poinsettia prominently featured at consumer fairs

"Beyond the Rose” campaign showcases California-grown flowers

New campaign aims to reframe flowers as an everyday essential

US: "New video highlights the power and strength of the floral community"

UK: September figures show ‘strong start to Christmas sales’

Campaign aims to strengthen network of local flower growers in Ontario

Sector | Machines

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Multilingual nursery management with image-based gap detection

New smart camera launched for potted plants

Working smarter not harder with a new floor cleaner

Companies join forces to produce IRISS Universal Sorting Machine

New greenhouse Top Cleaner introduced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”

Electric farm vehicle range expands with new models

Sector | Market information

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Nepal: Floriculture to benefit from new loan system

Colombia: Supporting small growers by expanding their access to international markets

US: Floral industry unified behind vision of elevating everyday floral consumption

When China buys flower bulbs, it buys Dutch

Strengthening collaboration in Ecuador’s agricultural sector

UK government responds to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework

Christmas comes early for UK garden center sales, but cost challenges continue

Sector | Garden center & retail

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Tourists visit Dutch garden center

'The Germans don't have such garden centers'

UK: GCA reveals 2025 South East region summer award winners

UK: May was another ‘healthy’ month for garden centers

Sector | Floristry

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“There is often still the idea that local flowers are better for the environment, but that is not always the case”

Florist started in a garage but now sends millions of bouquets

UK: Inside the life of a 24-hour florist

"Being a florist is not just about placing flowers, it’s about creating art"

19-year-old twins open their own flower shop

US (MN): New owners of local florist vow to stay

Belgian flowers bring color to the royal palace

Sector | Events

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Flowers Canada Ontario winter event and 59th AGM a success

Jiffy to introduce two new innovations at IPM Essen 2026

Three stages for knowledge, practice and innovation at IPM Essen 2026
Photo report:

Green plants in the spotlight at the Decorum Winter Fair

Nandina Magical Lemon Lime crowned Shrub Plant of the Year 2026

China Lily Industry Development Conference held in Yanping

Royal FloraHolland launches second major annual trade fair

Sector | Company news

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NL: e-Flora to cease activities as of 1 January 2026

Global recognition for MPS-Socially Qualified from SSCI

140-year-old Royal Brinkman has clear focus: “Ensuring we help growers advance a generation”

“We want to create a range that the market cannot ignore”

MechaTronix prepares for growth with additional production capacity in Europe

Prospiant ready for next chapter with new U.S. facility

US: New education fund opens doors for Oklahoma florists and students

Sector | Today on social media

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The Flower Hub

Morel Flowers

The Flower Hub

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

Sector | Logistics

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India: Aviation crisis leads to rapid rise in prices
From pioneers to smart solutions

DLG celebrates 100th anniversary

Tanzania starts long-delayed Bagamoyo port project

Ghana road upgrades expected to lower farm-to-market costs

Ethiopia: Bishoftu International Airport to enhance trade
CCO Marc van Haaren of Shypple:

"If the Red Sea becomes navigable again, we must watch out for congestion in European ports"

New flower marketplace launched

Sector | Trade Shows

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Spain

Iberflora kicks off in Valencia
Bogotá, Colombia

Photoreport: Proflora 2025
Today is the last day of Proflora 2025!

Dianthus in the spotlight and a toast to a sustainable future

Photo report : FlowerTrials 2025

NL: Two days of HortiContact connects the greenhouse sector

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025: Addressing horticultural challenges with technology

Photo report: IFTEX 2025

Sector | Post-harvest

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World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container
"hey you, craving something fresh?"

Creepy banana robot

A closer look at Miami-Dade’s planned phytosanitary and cold chain facility

Looking at the effects of floral foam on flax flowers
Austrian drying process Herb.ERT gains importance among direct marketers

"Premium dried products guarantee high appreciation and added value"
"we put the whole fruit in"

16 fruits and vegetables power new skincare line

A look behind the scenes at a flower and plant auction

Sector | Supplies

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New international sales manager for Spid Trays
NP Plastics celebrates 75 years

"The future is a horticulture assortment without microplastics"

Sector | Lighting

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Keeping employees safe from blue light hazard in LED greenhouses

Anthurium grower pairs precision lighting with smart climate systems

Next generation of LED lighting for horticulture revealed

Why optics matter in agricultural lighting: Rethinking efficacy beyond PPE
Central and Western United States

Joey Viegas joins P.L. Light Systems

Creating a universal language for growers through lighting
Introducing RED horticulture's center for research in photobiology and agronomy

"Adapting light spectra throughout the day can transform plant performance"

Sector | Education and research

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Indonesia strengthens ornamental plant research to meet global demand

US: MSU scientists cast light on Christmas tree research

Managing cold air in winter flower production

Examining the morphological diversity of chrysanthemum seeds in open pollination

Diagnostic test helps to solve pathogen issue among Colombian hydrangea growers

NL: Battling Aspergillus fumigatus in greenhouse growing regions

University of Kentucky empowers agents to support the growing number of cut flower farms

Sector | Labour & automation

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U.S. farm labor shortages add pressure under trade tariffs