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Ball Cut Flowers to organize Open Days

“Naivasha is where the Flower-verse meets real-world conditions”

Cut flowers, sustainability, and a touch of orange in Milan

UK: Launch of organisation that represents specialist independent nurseries

New trays give gardeners access to smaller quantities of plugs normally available to professional farms

Florist-built Shopify app launched

Lauryn Martinez joins BioSafe

Sector | Cut flowers

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Over three-quarters of flowers sold in Russia remain imported despite higher duties

Russia continues monitoring flower imports and domestic shipments in early 2026

Flower production expands at Minsk greenhouse complex

Georgia’s flower market: Prices increase, demand remains strong, says retailer

Ukraine increases cut flower imports by 8.5% in 2025

Belarus flower prices exceed EU levels amid import dependence and seasonal mark-ups

Russia: Infected chrysanthemums destroyed in Omsk

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

Sector | Cultivation

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India: Kashmir scientists pull off first winter tulip-bloom

Hydrogen-rich irrigation systems shows promise for greenhouse crop performance

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

The importance of removing algae and disease from greenhouse water

Sector | Greenhouse

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Bloemteknik receives £700k funding to accelerate autonomous greenhouse growing
The largest botanical greenhouse in the world is located in Belgium at Pairi Daiza

"This is a milestone: in terms of scale, complexity, and ambition"
“We avoid supplying equipment that cannot be fixed locally”

Appropriate greenhouse design for African growing conditions

Turkey: Four new carnation varieties exported to 37 countries

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

Sector | Technique

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"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"
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"

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Urban indoor farming meets e-commerce at Montreal-based Cactus en ligne
from TUCO pioneer to indispensable force:

Leo van der Hoeven celebrates 50 years at Hoogendoorn
Grower For a Day

What it takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year

Turkey: Soilless tulip boom blossoms in Antalya, 50,000 flowers a year

US (MA): Cultivating a floral haven in Northfield

Geoff Prettejohn, founder of Living Colour Nursery, passes away
Marjoland focuses on quality around Valentine’s Day

“If you do it right, customers remember that”

Sector | Substrates

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New retail propagation kit launched

UK: Looking back on two years of peat-free plug propagation

India trade deal benefits US growers

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”

Sector | Fertilizers

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Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops
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

Sector | Energy

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Horticulture plays an important role in testing techniques for energy storage

Dutch tulip grower produces its own green hydrogen
demonstration in Monster greenhouse

Research on greenhouses as an energy hub

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

Sector | Crop protection

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US (OH): Statewide quarantine for spotted lanternfly

Employees continue CleanLight with successful restart

Mycotal now registered in Germany: "reliable whitefly control even at low temperatures"

Preventing pests with chromatic traps

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”

Sector | Young plants

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Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems
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

Sector | Breeding

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From Dutch family nursery to global breeding company

Ahead of Valentine's, rose breeders urge respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation

Increasing success with tissue culture acclimation

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

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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Elburg-Smit achieves BRCGS packaging materials certification

How sustainable flower packaging helps Holex Flower limit damage and claims

What trends predict Valentine’s Day 2026 bouquets will look like

Moving closer to a uniform and scalable sticker process for the floriculture sector

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

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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Terra Nova expands Heuchera Grande Series with bold addition
New rose introduced, inspired by Prince song

“Our goal was to create a rose that delivers beauty without complication”

Responding to love with a heart-shaped Hoya and "I love you' plant"

India: 13 orchid hybrids approved
Tim van den Ende's love of flowers

"For me, this is the most beautiful rose"

Terra Nova introduces new Pretty Tasty "edimental"
Morel opens a new chapter in its cyclamen breeding:

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

Sector | Marketing

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"Flower Love campaign was a success"

Plantaespaña links plants and relationships in Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Amores que se cultivan’

Interflora Australia launches Valentine's Day campaign

NL: New Flower Love campaign puts growers in the spotlight

“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

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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Proposed funding to bolster Star Bright Holdings’ East African floriculture operations

US: Local flowers gaining popularity with growers

India aims to stop importing flowers, fruits and vegetables

Kafkaesque situations in Flemish horticulture

Ecuador’s roses go velvet and rainbow to win young buyers
OBS Report: A glimpse into the future of the flower industry (2025-2030)

Spain is the thirteenth largest flower exporter in the world, with around 60 M€ in revenue

India’s rose market finds new bloom at home as exports wilt

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

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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Time for day two of MyPlant & Garden in Milan
Flower exports grew 15% in 2025

Guatemala: Flowers still lead Valentine’s Day gifting, even as trends evolve

ILIP brings HortiPack innovations in R-PET to MyPlant & Garden 2026

A green, sporty edition of Myplant & Garden kicks off in Milan

India: New rose and marigold varieties showcased at field day

Danziger is rolling out the red carpet at CAST

Looking ahead to Royal FloraHolland's Flora Spring Expo

Sector | Company news

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Jackson & Perkins expands into Canadian market

Why a CFU number alone is not enough to assess microbial products

Beacon Impatiens joins forces with Roots for Youth in 2026

"This partnership ensures that Cut Kalanchoe is always available and delivered quickly"

US: New Regional Sales Manager announced by P.L. Light Systems

30 years of TuProTec: "Advice with a solid foundation in horticulture"

UK: New bursary launched for aspiring horticulturists

Sector | Today on social media

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Kalamazoo Flower Group

Alicain Carlson

Kwekerij Duijn-Hove B.V.

Lisa Garofano - Letch

Sian Flowers™

Sector | Logistics

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Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

US: Over $6.8 million in cocaine discovered smuggled in roses

India: Bengaluru airport ships over 60 million roses this Valentine's season

Kenya: Taking flowers across the globe for Valentine's Day

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM in US$4 billion deal

US (FL): Powering Valentine's Day with a surge through Miami

300 tonnes of CO₂e reduced while transporting more than 495 tonnes of flowers

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

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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Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

Fairtrade flower worker wage increases must be matched with higher prices

"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

Sector | Education and research

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"Strategic induced mutation can produce aesthetic, medicinal ornamental plants"
Agromethod Labs and CITEVE test hydroponic pilot in Portugal

“We spent two years defining the optimal growth conditions for cotton”

US: Research could help roses to last longer

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

Sector | Lighting

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Reducing supplemental lighting costs in orchid production
with Netvion’s Smart Controls System

Large Dutch greenhouse grower turns energy volatility into opportunity

Gavita International launches Agrolux Operating System
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

Sector | Management info

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