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Photo report of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

photo_camera NL: "After a somewhat challenging summer, trade now seems to be picking up again"

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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Over 4,000 attendees

"Optimism and excitement prevailed at 2025 Farwest Show"

Spanish wholesaler moves to Aalsmeer hub of Royal FloraHolland

The power of beneficial bacteria in boosting plant health

Podcast

videocam Growing dahlias in dry, high desert conditions

Growing the next generation at Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center

Sector | Cut flowers

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Kyrgyzstan exempts tulip bulb imports from VAT

Doubling the vase life of gerbera flowers using silver nanoparticles

Using cut flowers to improve emotional health

"Vacuum cooling is a logical step for us towards more certainty and sustainability"

Russia may ban flower imports with Armenian certificates from June 27
Takii:

"Canna Cannova: the perfect choice for every retailer"

Georgia blocks entry of 10,000 cut flowers from Armenia over pest concerns

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
Blooming British:

How vertical farming is transforming floriculture

Container trends for the Color of the Year

Sector | Cultivation

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Almeria's growers begin cultivating over 3 million poinsettias
Microbial dynamics in the rhizosphere explained

Bacillus as living insurance for the root zone

NL: "Polluter pays" for water contamination
Research on biodiversity strips

How are the flowers and insects next to the greenhouse?

NL: Air monitoring project reaches advanced stage

Dutch start-up digitizes plant care with smart assistant

Warmer, drier soil encourages root growth

Sector | Greenhouse

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Special greenhouse for campers and caravans under construction

Armenia: Over $6M allocated to new flower greenhouse

Measuring success in controlled agriculture through ROI

UK: Former plant and flower nursery site could be developed for housing

UK: New £26 million facility hopes to boost tree growth

Striving for climate control success in Vietnam
TB-Hortiroof system

Plastic core effectively eliminates cold bridging and condensation issues

Sector | Technique

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"We will be launching the TempU02A disposable USB temperature data logger at Asia Fruit Logistica"

New system for façade screen installation introduced

Growing like a brewer: why resilient cultivation requires a new cultivation system

NL: Cover installed for new water basin at Optiflor
gutters and drip lines

The replacement market emerges

Researchers develop sound-based crop sensing tool

Micro Grow Control Systems announces the passing of founder and president Tom Piini, 71

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Australia: Weddings are changing and it's shaking up the flower industry

“As a Kenyan grower, we meet EU standards with precision and care”

UK: "Making sure things are growing at the right time is a challenge"

US (NY): New flower farm opens at historic landmark in Perinton
Bit-Farms’ Tyler Blair on placing farms where people eat, learn, and heal

“It's not just about growing food anymore; it's about growing connection”

New Bloom Solutions founder receives Rising Star Award

South Korea: Fire destroys Seoul flower greenhouse

Sector | Substrates

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Making progress with substrate slabs and jute plugs
A year of change and growth for Jelte Veenstra

"Demand for raw materials, particularly coco, keeps increasing"

Using woodfibre to advance to a peat free future

The multifaceted benefits of peat moss: a natural ally for growers
Botanicoir upgrades drying system, doubles capacity

"More than doubled our drying capacity"
historically low availability

Raw material shortages put West European substrate market under pressure
Ferdi van Elswijk, Profile Growing Solutions

“The substrate is more sustainable, and it enables growers to grow in a more resilient way"

Sector | Fertilizers

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Prices of many fertilisers increased

Tensions in Middle East threatening global growers

University of Florida offering nutrition management course

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients
From Wolverhampton to the world:

Aptisens’ Ion-sensing technology that completely moves away from lab testing

UK: New biofilm project hopes to offer low cost alternative to synthetic fertilizers

Sector | Energy

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Knowledge from horticulture applied in installing battery systems:

“Increasingly combining solar-PV and battery storage”

Dutch tulip grower takes steps towards sustainability

Growers invest in energy efficiency with smarter screen solutions
Horti Science Café at Koppert

A warmth that lasts
Proactive energy strategy a necessity:

Grid congestion results in 'Use it or lose it'

Producing tomatoes, cucumbers, and… hydrogen?

NL: Potted plant nursery chooses smart LED grow lighting after years of setbacks

Sector | Crop protection

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Reprograming rose genes to aid against rosette virus

"Why the supply chain - from grower to florist - must adapt"

MPS issues reassessment of color coding for active substances

Making better cultivation decisions thanks to plant feedback

Indonesia: Pests threatening chrysanthemum cultivation in West Java

NL: Wake-up call over crop protection and growing list of bottlenecks

Using spiders as natural crop protection

Sector | Young plants

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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

Ellepots in the wild: A tour of Capogna Flowers
Riding new trends at D.S. Cole Growers

“Our goal is to deliver what customers want, even before they realize they want it”

Sector | Breeding

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Breeding an award-winning azalea

"Finding a winner means striking the right balance"

“Kenyan growers show growing interest in Santinis”
Könst Alstroemeria

“With clean material, we help growers move forward for at least five years”

"From hot pink to true white, these varieties are made for today's rose business”

Four Awards for Anthura at New Plant Awards

Two Awards for Doppio Hydrangeas
"Memories of Simon Groot, founder of East-West Seed"

A stubborn visionary who provided millions of farmers with a better livelihood

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

Space Age Begonias are ready to launch

Scientists discover the gene that gives petunias their scent

India: Taking a closer look at anthurium flowers

Sector | Tree nursery

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NL: Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries

Sector | Packaging

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New floral tissue paper released for cut flowers

NL: Floriculture sector calls for transparency, innovation, and collaboration regarding packaging

Ecuadorian spray rose grower unveils new packaging “that speaks spray”
Cold chain sensor to be unveiled at Transport Logistic 2025 in Germany

“We hope to provide safe cold chain logistics for fresh produce”

Holex Flower switches to circular flower boxes from Circular Plastics for Danish customers

NL: Kwekerij Wouters launches new Patio Pot Aqua Easy

De Vroomen Garden Products unveils Miffy gardening collection

Sector | Open field

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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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Vitroflora launches new catalog for 2026 season

Gerbera Joybera flying off the shelves: "The market has been reinvented"

New pure white DreamCloud hydrangea introduced

Floral Chain wins 5 ribbons at SAF Outstanding Variety Competition

Denmark: New rose inspired by jazz musician Oskar Peterson unveiled

"CannaSun series makes a strong impression in European partnership"

Genetics that capture the public's attention

Sector | Marketing

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Elsner pac launches Garden's Coolest: "Make Aromatics Grow Again"

US: AFE R.I.S.E. to Support fundraising campaign surpasses goal

Fleurizon launches 2026 catalog

Inside M&S's blooming flower market transformation

Rethinking fragrance as a marketing opportunity for floriculture

Exploring the science behind floriculture marketing

Proven Winners offers inspiration & garden solutions for 2026

Sector | Machines

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“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

UK: University of Leeds brings spring to life with JUB Holland’s Flower Designer App
Royal FloraHolland

NL: "New flower bucket Fc555 preserves floriculture and increases efficiency"
Bridging e-commerce with offline innovation

Floward unveils MENA’s rirst robotic flower vending machine

Sector | Market information

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India: Pune flower markets busy ahead of Holy Festival

US (OR): Volunteers needed to aid state greenhouse industry

NL: Dutch Labor Authority fines two Westland growers over €450,000

Record production for Italian floriculture in 2024, momentum continues

Taiwan launches Floral Industry Innovation Center to boost global competitiveness

India: Flower prices increase in Bengaluru
Comparing retail cut flowers

"American supermarket flowers are 30% more expensive than in Europe"

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

US: Proven Winners certified training now available
Andrew Evans:

“Looking back, I wish we had renovated earlier”

Sector | Floristry

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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

Texas florists band together to help grieving families

US (CO): Florist grows her own flowers

US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition
Kvitkova Vanil launches Savage Bloom

US (LA): New flower collection for men sparks strong buzz

Sector | Events

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Sahid Nahim:

US: Insights and experiences from the SAF's 2025 Convention

NL: PanAmerican Seed opens doors for Pansy & Viola Trials

US: Speaker list revealed for Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

NL: Voting open for the Glass Tulip Award public prize

NL: Autumn edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt kicks off

Argentina: Montecarlo prepares for the 34th National Orchid Festival

UK: HTA announces full speaker lineup for "Engaging your Customer" session

Sector | Company news

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New technology transforms a 5 day wait into a 3 minute breeze

US (FL): Mayesh opens new Express location in Orlando

App upgraded to to help strengthen IPM programs

New President announced for Sakata Seed Corporation
Millie Seagon, The Flower Hub:

Kenya: “We needed to lead by example”

Onings acquires New Zealand farm and lily operations of Royal Van Zanten

Plant Development Services announces staff additions and promotions

Sector | Today on social media

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Claudia María Endara Hernández

Kevin Hsiao

Kasuni Heenkenda

Volmary

Samrawit Moges

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

Sector | Logistics

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JD Flowers expands Ecuadorian rose imports into China

"Donkey transport in commercial flower farms in Ethiopia is a relatively new phenomenon"

Crackdown on unauthorized rose shipments sparks industry-wide compliance push

US: $7.6M worth of methamphetamine seized after being smuggled in roses

Ethiopian Airlines unveils global standard airport

Australia restarts moth orchid imports from Taiwan

Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank sign mandate letter for infrastructure project

Sector | Trade Shows

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Photo report : FlowerTrials 2025

NL: Two days of HortiContact connects the greenhouse horticulture sector

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025: Addressing horticultural challenges with technology

Photo report: IFTEX 2025

FlowerTrials day 3: What plant characteristics are hot?

Floriexpo 2025 comes to an end

Zimbabwean growers set to attend Dutch trade fair

Sector | Post-harvest

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USA robot sells bananas but advertises avocados

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

NL: Syngenta Flowers trades plastic for paper data loggers

Sector | Education and research

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New insights into the genome makeup of hydrangea's released

Latvia: Development of automatic tree seedling monitoring system underway

US: UF/IFAS Greenhouse course start dates announced

UK: GB MRL Statutory Register amendments announced

CAN: Summer school in Chilliwack has a waitlist for agricultural program

New database takes a long look at chrysanthemum biology

Enhancing abilities to monitor roses accurately

Sector | Lighting

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Mario Taal Returns to LED horticultural lighting with Food Autonomy

NLight opens new Dutch headquarters