The new year has started, but before looking forward to what 2026 has to offer, we would like to reflect on 2025. What were the most popular topics? Which articles were the best read?
Photo reports scored well. Coverage of international events such as IPM Essen, IFTF, IFTEX, FlowerTrials, Proflora, Trade Fair Aalsmeer, Cultivate, and the California Spring Trials was widely read. Daily updates published during these events also attracted many readers.
Unfortunately, several challenging stories also ranked high on the list. These included bankruptcies, business closures, and restructurings at companies such as Bunnik Group, Schneider, Paardekooper, and Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company. Articles on tariffs, trade disruptions, and logistical issues—particularly around the U.S. market and Valentine's Day—also drew strong attention, as did unexpected events like greenhouse damage and seized shipments.
At the same time, positive developments and future-focused stories were well read. Mergers and acquisitions, new strategies, leadership changes, and international expansion—especially in Africa, North America, and Asia—showed that the industry continues to move forward. Innovation, sustainability, and market recovery, along with strong interest in floriculture in countries such as India and Kenya, rounded out the list.
So, are you ready? Below are the 50 best-read articles of 2025.
1. Hasfarm enters into agreement to acquire Lynch Group
2. Bunnik Group announces the termination of all business activities
3. Illegal rose shipment from Ecuador seized at Dutch airport
4. The impact of the U.S. tariffs on the floral industry
5. It's April Fools' Day! Here are some pranks from the sector
6. Ecuadorian flowers may miss Valentine's Day rush
7. Photo report IPM Essen
8. US: Color Orchids acquires Floricultura Pacific
9. Bankruptcy of Schneider, discussions and search for restart in full progress
10. Uganda: Selecta One acquires Wagagai Ltd.
11. Trump cuts tariffs on tomatoes, bananas and other agricultural products
12. "Nobody saw this coming"
13. "You name it, Kenya is growing it"
14. Photo report: IFTF 2025
15. Photo report: IFTEX 2025
16. Kenya's flower industry faces tough times but keeps going
17. Photo report : FlowerTrials 2025
18. Beekenkamp Group and Dümmen Orange confirm no expanded partnership
19. "American supermarket flowers are 30% more expensive than in Europe"
20. REAP fundings remains frozen after release of 20 mln USDA funds
21. New protection agent introduced for thrips, whitefly and aphids
22. Netherlands: 9 hectare modern greenhouse collapsed
23. Bankruptcy of Paardekooper sparks many reactions
24. Slovenian orchid grower set to strengthen presence in European market
25. U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports
26. Dutch State Secretary visits AQ Roses in Ethiopia
27. Photoreport: Proflora 2025
28. How do you correct liverwort in greenhouse?
29. Photo Report: Trade Fair Aalsmeer 2025
30. "Phalaenopsis market sees recovery, but new challenges emerge"
31. India: Lucknow's Raj Bhavan gets ready for annual flower show
32. Biodegradable paper bags replaces substrate in new propagation system
33. Selecta relocates Ethiopian URC production to Kenya and Uganda
34. Photo report: California Spring Trials 2025
35. Royal Paardekooper Group applies for suspension of payments
36. Taiwan: Sun Sing Garden opts for complete control over cultivation processes
37. One Flora Group and Elite join forces
38. Indonesia: Stekindo announces new CEO
39. Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company closes its doors after 164 years
40. Picture time: Cultivate 2025
41. Dutch royal couple explores Kenya's flower and young plant industry
42. DecoWraps purchases Dutch assets from Paardekooper
43. A flourishing Valentine's Day for the US floral industry
44. Colombia makes first maritime export of ornamental plants
45. "If everyone knew this story, they would understand the value of flowers"
46. Will Canadian flower growers have to move production to the US?
47. "With the launch of Suntory Flowers Europe, we are aiming to accelerate our foreign business operations"
48. CAN (ON): "The demand is outpacing the supply"
49. International interest blooms at California Cut Flower Trials 2025
50. "There is a bright future for Indian floriculture"
