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Spring blooms in the spotlight at IPM Essen, but also some critical notes

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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UK: "There can be so much more to Valentine's Day than roses"

"It marks a pivotal step in how we serve the European market"

Winner of 2025 World of Spray Roses Festive Challenge announced

Gavita International launches Agrolux Operating System

Agrotech Gartenbautechnik rebrands as Plant Products Austria

Sector | Cut flowers

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China continues supplying fresh-cut flowers to Russia

India: Arunachal Pradesh sends first consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati

Danziger launches cut flower catalog for 2026-27

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

Sector | Pot plants

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New mobile app strengthens Greenplan platform for pot plant growers

Taiwan institute creates water-saving irrigation for small potted plants

"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

Sector | Cultivation

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Promoting strong shoot growth to prevent production problems

“We grow a crop that is extremely sensitive to its environment”

International horticulture irrigation symposium held at Tatura

Greenhouse damage or crop damage: a dilemma when snow is on the greenhouse roof

Pakistani experts urge irrigation caution for sunflower growth

The importance of removing algae and disease from greenhouse water

Monitoring hydrogen peroxide puts water quality back in the spotlight

Sector | Greenhouse

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Turkey: Ornamental plant greenhouses in Yalova damaged due to storm

Well-founded technical advice for a future-proof greenhouse

Innovating to improve the quality of greenhouse gutters and roof systems

Hydrangea greenhouse converted for seed production and asparagus propagationion

NL: Large-scale vegetable cultivation moving south from Westland

Chinese greenhouse for Kunming Anthura Horticulture nears completion
Nature doing most of the climate control in naturally humid areas

Integrated climate, water, and energy solutions for Southeast Asian greenhouse farming

Sector | Technique

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DryGair CEO on 2026 vision:

"Turning grower challenges into operational control"
Ten Have Plant pleased with Greeny PRO

“What used to be a job we wanted to postpone has now become a task that gets done with ease”
Free FerSol test kit available

How to clean properly with a new cleaning agent
Bostjan Veronik, Waboost:

"Peroxide is not treating the root cause, only the symptoms"
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?

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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New Zealand: Grower finds her roots with the help of dahlias

US (PA): Lehigh Valley greenhouse bids farewell after 50 years

In memoriam: Tino Albertus Hottinga

India: Kashmir’s first private tulip bulb production initiative launches

"Direct trade is growing and digitisation is helping us to facilitate these flows more effectively"

A glimpse into the world of Dutch tulip cultivation

US (FL): Nurseries prepare for temperature drop

Sector | Substrates

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Successful trials with peat-free Calluna and Poinsettia

Wood fiber substrates gain momentum as industry responds to raw material challenges

"More than 100,000 plants are now growing on a peat-free substrate"

“Steady coco peat demand expected ahead of key planting seasons”

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

Balancing air and water: Gerbera cubes that address a persistent cultivation challenge

Innovative substrate strategies boost plant production while reducing peat use

Sector | Fertilizers

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Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"

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

Sector | Energy

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Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden

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"

Sector | Crop protection

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Focus on mildew and aphids in 100% green Kalanchoe cultivation
Examining pest control in floriculture

"Anyone wanting to reduce residues must first understand the situation"
Industry reactions to report on risks of imported roses

“We want to do better every day, but a great deal is already going well”

UK: New adult vine weevil protection agent launched

Koppert and Certhon build high-tech moth breeding facility

US: Controlling the spread of spider mites in holly

Preventing algae problems in plug production

Sector | Young plants

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Joel English and Roberto Corea on nearly 60 years of Jolly Farmer - Est in 1967

“When customers began asking for plugs, it really changed the direction of the business”

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"

Sector | Breeding

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Prize winning Tillandsia praised for combination of form and foliage quality

In Memoriam: Ludwig Kientzler

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"

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

Sector | Packaging

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New products dedicated to the nursery sector to be presented at IPM Essen

“The NXTrays bring benefits in terms of transport, storage and costs”
Weber Verpackungen at IPM 2026

Delivery of sleeves within 4 weeks of ordering

‘With this circular hanging pot, a problem is truly solved’

Thomsen fully commits to PCR plant pots

Kenya adjusts packaging systems for horticultural exports

Complete solutions for fully compostable net 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

Sector | Novelties

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Morel opens a new chapter in its cyclamen breeding:

"Fragrance, durability, flowering continuity, and garden performance all working together in a coherent way"

Eight plant innovations honoured in six categories at IPM Essen

Suntory Flowers Europe introduces award-winning Senetti Blue Spoon

UAE: Al Wathba flowers celebrates agricultural innovation pioneers

Chinese "space roses" sprout via historic suborbital mission

INTA introduces three new Glandularia varieties for ornamental use

Rio Roses introduces new Rio Symbol

Sector | Marketing

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“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 1 million impressions

Seed Your Future launches 2026 storytelling series showcasing champions of the green workforce

US (MA): Burlington flower shop offers roses for unwanted gifts

US: That Flower Feeling calls for continued support to fuel national marketing journey

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

Sector | Machines

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Creating sustainable protection against diseases and pests in greenhouses

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”

Sector | Market information

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US (IN): Floral delivery services struggle in below freezing temperatures
Auctioneer's column

The first signs of spring

Persistent consumer reluctance continues to weigh on German flower market

China: Kunming’s New Year Flower Market sees a sales peak

"Proposed VAT increase on Dutch floriculture will have very negative consequences"

Peony growing in Kyrgyzstan: China ready to share experience

Chinese Government to set up temporary ornamental plant inspection station

Sector | Garden center & retail

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UK: Garden centres show a steady finish to a strong 2025 performance

'Storecheck helps us make chrysanthemums more appealing'

Lidl switches to Fairtrade roses in all Belgian stores
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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Poinsettia Awards 2025: Endhoven Flowering Plants wins Overall Award with Christmas Time
After Gulfood 2026, Greeneration says vertical farming is now evaluated on reliability and performance

“The UAE hospitality market is past the curiosity stage”

Schaffer Designs marks 20 years at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Photo report: IPM Essen 2026

Four awards for Plantipp varieties at IPM 2026

HilverdaFlorist wins award at the IPM Novelties Showcase 2026

Solanum melongena (Pick-&-Joy Aubergine) wins Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026

Sector | Company news

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India: Elegant Floriculture & Agrotech announces board changes

Singapore: Celebrating love with Valentine's Day flowers & bouquets

Hoffmann acquires majority interest in Smith Gardens

Society of American Florists launches AI-powered business consultant

Insulation supplier WNL celebrates 20 years in the industry

UK: More details announced for Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition

HTA addresses the European horticultural industry at IPM Essen

Sector | Today on social media

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Bas Kamp

Mateo Ramadhan-Ahmed

The Flower Hub

Vitro Plus BV

Sector | Logistics

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Logistics plans were in place ahead of snow storm that covered parts of the U.S.

Innovation in movable conveyor combined with potrobots

UK firms seek compensation for border control facilities

Ethiopian Airlines marks groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction

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

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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India: Training on post-harvest flower management
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

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 | Labour & automation

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"The Netherlands cannot do without migrant workers, migrant workers cannot do without housing"

Waving goodbye to repetitive manual tasks
Rushabh Shah, Osho Chemical Industries:

Kenya: “Motivated and satisfied employees are more focused, accountable, and quality-conscious”
Growers invest in APV to reduce hard labor

"We design solutions that solve real operational challenges in the field"

New FlexAIR helps growers address changing substrate availability

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

Sector | Lighting

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MechaTronix unveils the CoolStack Ultra Pro

New lighting system with increase in photon output, efficiency, and spectral control

DesignLights Consortium announces new Industry Advisory Committee members

"Focus on how LED systems function once installed"

New light measurement protocol for LEDs offers clarity to growers, advisers and manufacturers

Bloemteknik receives £2.5 million investment

Restart for specialist in wireless LED control

Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

Sector | Education and research

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New initiative Hortistry launches peer-led masterclasses to safeguard vital UK horticultural skills

A glimpse into the future of phalaenopsis cultivation

Decoding a tree genome to unlock terpenoid-based disease resistance

NL: New edition of Mastercourse Floriculture kicks off

US (FL): Study unlocks secrets of the invasive short-spined thrips

IFPA’s 2025 Impact Report showcases major wins for produce and floral industry

How companion plants affect the growth of chrysanthemums

Sector | Management info

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Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"