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Looking back at August

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

Let's take a look back at what happened during August 2025. There was some big news to share: Hasfarm entered into an agreement to acquire Lynch Group. We also took a look at supermarket flowers in the U.S. and Europe. And we discussed the state of the industry. Let's have a read!

© Dalat Hasfarm

Hasfarm enters into agreement to acquire Lynch Group

Hasfarm Holdings Limited, the largest tropical highlands grower of temperate flowers in Asia, has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement to acquire 100% of Lynch Group Holdings Limited, an ASX-listed flower company, via a scheme of arrangement. Upon completion, the scheme will produce a regional floriculture leader with production across Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, and access to premium markets for flowers and pot plants in China, Japan, and Australia.

© Profiflora

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

Supermarkets in the United States show notable differences in their cut flower offerings compared to their European counterparts, according to Bohdan Tustanivskyi, founder of Polish flower supplier Profiflora. After visiting several U.S. chains, he shared his observations on assortment, pricing, and presentation.

Royal Paardekooper Group applies for suspension of payments

The Royal Paardekooper Group (KPG) has applied for suspension of payments at the courts in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, a decision that comes as the packaging supplier can no longer meet its financial obligations. The court has appointed Mr. L.Th.A. Boender and Mr. R. le Grand as administrators. Together with the company's management, they will now explore what options are still possible for the future.

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Augusto Solano inducted into SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame

Augusto Solano Mejía, President of the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters (Asocolflores), received the award from the Society of American Florists (SAF), Floriculture Hall of Fame during the SAF Phoenix 2025 Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest standards of service and responsibility in the floral industry. Since its inception, it has honored leaders whose vision and dedication have left a lasting mark on global floriculture. Solano is the second Colombian to receive this distinction; the first was José (Pepe) M. de la Torre in 2001.

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Taiwan launches Floral Industry Innovation Center to boost global competitiveness

In a move to revitalize Taiwan's floriculture sector and solidify its standing on the global stage, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) officially launches the Floral Industry Innovation Center (FIIC) in September 2025. This newly established hub integrates resources from the Taiwan Orchid Technology Park and the Floriculture Experimental Branch of the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, forming the country's first dedicated institution combining R&D, industry support, and facility management.

© FourEight Flowers

"It's such a beautiful flower, and it lasts so long"

Just outside the town of Worcester in the Western Cape, a small flower farm is finding its footing in South Africa's floriculture landscape. This is where Lisa and Dries Swart are cultivating their dream. As the founders of FourEight Flowers, the couple is breathing new life into an often overlooked bloom: the carnations, known affectionately in South Africa as "angeliere."

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State of the industry: "Measured optimism with a focus on strategic adaptation"

The industry is still on solid footing, especially compared to pre-pandemic years, but the explosive growth of 2020–2021 has settled into a more moderate pace. That's in short what Charlie Hall shared during his keynote speech of Cultivate 2025. The PhD, Chief Economist at AmericanHort, explained economic headwinds like tariffs, inflation, and uneven regional demand are real, but they're not derailing the market. And there are positive signs: Consumer engagement remains strong—new gardeners and buyers are largely staying active, giving the sector a stable base. Success now hinges on efficiency, automation, and value-driven positioning, rather than simply riding demand waves.

Crackdown on unauthorized rose shipments sparks industry-wide compliance push

In the past month, European customs authorities intercepted several shipments of roses that had been cultivated without the authorization of their rightful breeder. The discovery triggered immediate legal action against the buyers involved, marking a significant enforcement move in the protection of plant breeders' rights. The shipments themselves were destroyed at the country of interception, which is an additional cost for the infringing parties.

© Onings Holland

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

Onings Holland Flowerbulbs has announced the acquisition of several company divisions from Van Zanten Flowerbulbs as per October 1st, 2025. These include the flower bulb production farm in New Zealand and the sales office in Australia, together with the integration of the commercial activities related to lily bulbs grown in the Netherlands from crop 2025 onwards.

© Dianthus Land Colombia

"A long-term strategy to promote Colombian Dianthus around the world"

While Colombian carnation breeders and growers have long had Dianthus Week as an annual moment to showcase their work, a new year-round initiative is taking the spotlight: Dianthus Land. The nine breeders driving this initiative share the reasons behind this strategic evolution, the state of the Dianthus market in Colombia, and what lies ahead for this blossoming movement.