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Lazzeri Open Day 2025

A closer look at new Poinsettia genetics and industry trends

Fewer farms, less space: trends in floriculture are intensifying in Germany

R&D grant secured for new herbicide testing on container-grown nursery stock

China: Shandong Province strengthens flower industry cooperation with Vietnam

Pantone announces 2026 color of the year: Cloud Dancer

January 17, 2026

'United in Bloom' the theme at Tulip Day Amsterdam

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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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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“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
Founders Peter Geelen, Jan O. Voogt, and Peter van Weel:

"Plant Empowerment offers the fastest route to sustainable and profitable horticulture worldwide"

Sector | Greenhouse

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

Vietnam: D'ran Commune greenhouses left battered after flooding

Australia: Boosting climate control with a blackout screen upgrade

Second screen installation for Dutch grower

Dutch grower adapts greenhouse to sustainably grow Phalaenopsis

Cut flower growers are having price problems in exports

Könst inaugurates new hardening greenhouse in Colombia

Sector | Technique

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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

New North American dealer announced for Gardin

New ozone disinfection system purifies water with higher capacity
For over forty years, Simon Voogt observed what does and does not work.

"Renew drip systems after 2 years of use"

Second screen installation for Dutch plant grower

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Royal Brinkman brings 140 years of history to life with AI

Podcast: Ditching the harvest tools for a celebration of the season

‘It opens up new markets for us’

NL: Experiencing strength through cooperation

Plantlab Kenya expands propagation capacity with new multi-zone greenhouse complex

New book chronicles a 40-year floriculture journey from Holland to California

US (MD): Thieves steal 150 Christmas trees from grower

Sector | Substrates

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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
Jiffy’s certification framework:

“Transparency builds confidence, and confidence helps growers make informed choices”
Ziegler Erden opens new production site in Latvia

"Demand for high-quality substrates is strong worldwide"

Wood fiber steps up as a stable alternative to peat and coco fiber

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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Simplifying IPM planning with a new Product Calculator

"We really see a difference between our greenhouses with and without insect netting"

“Insect netting systems are becoming essential for achieving the desired crop results”

US: University launches chemical trial to combat invasive leafhopper in ornamentals

Belgian Minister takes in sustainable agriculture during Brazil visit
Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH) launches Quantum Clear

Using plasma to kill airborne pathogens

Looking at iron toxicity in Christmas cacti substrate

Sector | Young plants

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"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”

A peek inside the 100% Italian journey of Lazzeri's cyclamen young plants

Sector | Breeding

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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
Morel Trials

Tailored varieties for today’s market demands
A look at Schoneveld Breeding’s Open Days

“A cyclamen series for every season and climate”

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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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
Lokken Keramiek

New natural, robust colors in ceramic range

Recyclable paperboard vase arrangement wins “Best Sustainable Packaging”

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: 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"

A Helleborus that blooms both indoors and outdoors

New hibiscus variety named after Dutch Ambassador to the Philippines

"The new generation of roses"

Holland America Line unveils exclusive tulip to celebrate Dutch heritage

Sector | Marketing

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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

US: Webinar to show results of Texas marketing campaign

Sector | Machines

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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

“Our system can manage equipment across 10,000+ m² using just a few wires”

Slovenia: Six new nanobubble generators to arrive on the market
Designed by researchers in Andalusia

New system reduces greenhouse planting effort by more than 60%

New autonomous scouting robot launched for greenhouses

Sector | Market information

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Cambodia extends agricultural tax incentives through 2027

U.S. farm workers sue Trump administration over H-2A wage cuts

India: Flower prices rise as wedding season increases demand

US: "Just Add Flowers" campaign officially launches

China: Yunnan hit by early frost, blueberry and fresh-cut flower industries affected

Europe's vegetable and horticultural output worth €71.5 billion in 2023
Summary of the cut flower season 2024/25 in Andalusia

Spain: Andalusian cut flower acreage up but yields and exports keep sliding

Sector | Garden center

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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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Roots to Retail returns for 2026
Fresh Publishers takes a look behind the scenes at Zentoo

Vegetable journalists impressed by chrysanthemum greenhouse

"Innovation must enter the market faster"

1.2 million flower bulbs planted by 2060 classes

India: University chrysanthemum show highlights role of floriculture in economy

Colorado State University student-grown poinsettia sale returns with 93 cultivars

Cambodia: Ideas bloom at Phnom Penh orchid forum

Sector | Company news

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Marc Salvany & Ad van der Vorst:

"We are full of plans"

NL: Pieter Bootsma to return as Royal FloraHolland CEO in January 2026

NL: Voting open for Royal FloraHolland Members' Council and Nomination Committee

BloomNation launches POS 3.0, a florist-driven upgrade

Delaware Valley Floral Group acquires Georgia State Floral Distributors

Major fraud case in Kenya's floriculture sector

Selecta One receives financing for Wagagai Farm

Sector | Today on social media

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Jaxon Meyer

Sensoterra

KBP Consulting LLC Food Safety Services

Malaka De Silva

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
LinkedIn

Herburg Roses

Sector | Logistics

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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
Cargolite and Afrex present latest developments at IFTF

Bringing fragrance back to flowers and making flower logistics more efficient

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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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"

NL: Flexible lamps offer added value in volatile energy market

NAILD raises concerns over DLC's role in lighting industry, DLC responds

Sector | Education and research

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NL: Battling Aspergillus fumigatus in greenhouse growing regions

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

Denmark: Green Research grant to explore how plants fine-tune nitrogen fixation

CAN: Vineland Research honored with 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award

Optimizing the pigmentation profiles of marigold flowers

India: Punjab Agricultural University makes big orchid push

Student volunteers and arboretum staff plant thousands of tulips on Northeastern University campus