Shows, awards and expansions

The second half of January 2023 was weeks of winners, awards, and shows. The TPIE in the US was followed by the IPM in Essen, and during the IPM week, the IGOTY awards were handed out. But of course, more happened during this period. Below are the most important happenings highlighted.

Rootbarrier has already become an indispensable part of the growing process of many growers

The production of Rootbarrier started in 2020 as an initiative of LKP Plants and Modiform to reduce root adhesion, which helps reduce production loss in the transplanting…

Fleurselect presents 2024 Gold Medal winners

Zany Sunny-side Up, a Gazania rigens from Benary, the Desire Red, a Helianthus annuus from Burpee, and the Tiny Temptations F1 Orange, a Lycopersicon esculentum from Prudac,…

"Building a true circular economy"

The plastics specialist Pöppelmann from Lohne in Lower Saxony is convinced that the economic model of the future lies in a consistent system change to a circular economy to…

US (FL): TPIE coming to an end

The Tampa Convention Center in Florida will close its doors today for the 50th-anniversary edition of the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). The interest seems to be…

New name and new direction: Viscon Plant Technology

Visser Horti Systems (automation for young plants), ViVi (breeding & tissue culture laboratories), and Viscon Aimfresh (industrial product development) join forces. The…

US (MN): Mayesh acquires Twin Cities Flower Exchange

Mayesh Wholesale Florist has acquired Twin Cities Flower Exchange in Minneapolis, MN. On Monday, March 6, 2023, the doors to the newest Mayesh location will…

The 10th international Exhibition AstanaFlora – green gate to Kazakhstan

The exhibition was held nine years before the coronavirus and has established itself as the only professional specialized business platform not only in Kazakhstan but also in…

Kurt Becker, Dramm Corporation

"Poor water quality is responsible for higher labor, product shrink, chemical costs, and missed ship dates."

It started back in the early 1940s in a basement with a florist and a gift for invention, developing a horticultural solution called the 400 Water Breaker. Nowadays, it is one…

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries, Canada, wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2023

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Ltd. (BTN), a Canadian ornamentals grower, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2023 by the International…

Dutch Flower Group becomes shareholder in Nini Herburg Roses

On January 1, 2023, Dutch Flower Group (DFG) formed closer ties with Nini (Kenya) and Herburg (Ethiopia) nurseries by purchasing shares in Nini Herburg Roses, the company which…

Stolze moves to new, shiny headquarter

Stolze has moved to its new headquarters, located at Honderdland 781 in Maasdijk. The construction took 18 months to complete and enables the company to grow further, connect…

Photo Report IPM Essen 2023

Here it is, the photo report of the IPM Essen. But before we dive into the pictures, first, some statistics. From January 24-27, the Messe Essen in Essen welcomed over 40,000…

US: "We train for these holidays all year long"

"Feel that tension in the air? Look around the farm. Everybody is moving a bit faster. The energy is starting to build for Valentine's Day 2023! Valentine's Day is the second…

Queen Genetics expands in North America

Queen® Genetics has been growing over the last years, not only in assortment but also in size. Most recently, they expanded their business and established their own presence…