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Looking back at March 16-31

Dutch royal couple explores Kenya's flower and young plant industry

What happened during the second half of March? The Kenyan floriculture industry welcomed royal visitors. We also discussed the state of the U.S. orchid industry. And, of course, the California Spring Trials were in full swing. Let's have a read!

© Daniel Kroppach

Dutch royal couple explores Kenya's flower and young plant industry

As part of a three-day state visit, the Dutch King and Queen are exploring the Kenyan flower and young plant industry. Today, on the second day, they visited the Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Florensis in Naivasha. At the same time, a four-day trade mission is taking place, with delegates visiting farms such as Bilashaka and Vegpro.

© Color Orchids

Seasonal shifts and market challenges ahead for the U.S. orchid industry

"2024 was generally a smooth year for us, but we expect 2025 to be full of more challenges", explains Ben van Wingerden of Color Orchids. The company, which recently became the largest orchid supplier in the U.S., now operates 25 acres of orchid propagation across three locations. In this article, he discusses the state of the U.S. orchid market, the growing challenge of seasonal demand, and the obstacles ahead, including the anticipated impact of the tariffs.

© Beekenkamp Plants

California Spring Trials in full swing

California Spring Trials 2025 (CAST) kicked off yesterday, marking the start of five days along the California coast. Nearly 30 companies, including breeders and propagators, are showcasing their new and existing varieties across 10 different locations, stretching from north to south.

First reefer container with flowers transported by rail in Kenya

On Monday, March 17, the first reefer container with flowers was transported by rail in Kenya. This trial shipment is a milestone in the development of the Cool Logistics Corridor in Kenya and demonstrates the potential of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for the transport of fresh produce to the port of Mombasa.

How vertical farming is transforming floriculture

Blooming British, a company with deep roots in traditional flower cultivation, has made a leap into the future with the use of vertical farming for houseplants.

© Target Genetics

Latest trends and challenges in marigold breeding

What are the latest trends, developments, and challenges in marigold breeding? Mr. Tatchai Kantarot, Managing Director of Target Genetics, a marigold breeding and seed production company based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, shares his insights in this article.

Photo report: HortEx Vietnam

Here it is! The photo report of the seventh edition of HortEx Vietnam. Held in Ho Chi Minh City, this year's event was co-located with Agritechnica Asia, bringing together around 200 exhibitors. Our reporter was there to capture the highlights in an extensive photo report.

© Koen Pack

Beyond borders - Koen Pack navigates U.S. tariff challenges

Managing a company across two countries is no small feat, managing two that are at a crossroads is a real challenge. Marco shares: "Life teaches that you should always expect the unexpected, but if you would have asked me just a few years ago where I saw myself, I wouldn't have predicted that I'd be steering Koen Pack's North American operations in both the USA and Canada through a significant and unexpected change in market conditions."

© Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

China: Yunnan court rules in favor of Selecta in trademark case

On March 1, 2025, the Senior Court of Yunnan Province ruled in favor of Selecta Flowers Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd.(Selecta one China) in a trademark infringement case against Songming Songyang Hongyang Flower Plantation. The court found that Hongyang Plantation used Selecta's registered trademarks on packaging for unlicensed "Oscar" carnation products, constituting trademark infringement.

© Thai Orchid Exporter Association

"Thai orchids: Elevating quality with LytoFresh for global recognition"

Thailand has a deep-rooted culture of offering fresh flowers to divinities and serves as a cradle of orchid delicacy. From Dendrobium and Vanda, to a myriad of rare and unique orchid varieties, these exquisite blooms are exported worldwide in the forms of cut flowers and potted plants.