Europe

Bayer advances its blockbuster pipeline submitting registration applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, following completed applications in Brazil, United States and Canada, the company announced today.

Production of the first Euro Plant Tray model started as scheduled in August 2024 and the first orders have already been delivered. With around 1.5 million trays ordered, production of the EPT 775 is well utilised until the end of the year.

Denmark has won the Green Cities Europe Award 2023 with "Basecamp Lyngby". France and the Netherlands landed in second and third place, respectively. A total of 13 projects from an equal number of European countries competed. The winner was announced in Brussels on 7 November. Several Members of...

Fruit Attraction celebrates its 15th anniversary in style from 3 to 5 October. The fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX and with Andalusia as the Guest Region,records the largest participation in its history with 2,000 exhibiting companies from 56 countries, more than 64,000 square metres of...

This year, Flower Council Holland is fully concentrating on reaching consumers through social media and local influencers. By using influencers as ambassadors to embrace the benefits of greenery, Flower Council Holland wants to win the hearts of our target audience with inspiring and eye-catching...

The Dutch horticultural sector is undergoing a dynamic transition. Sustainability is a theme that impacts everyone in the sector and compels action. Legislation and regulations, Green Deals and agreements are defining the route, while sector goals – such as energy neutrality by 2040 – are...

Urban parks provide many benefits to cities that are facing growing populations and climate change, including improving the health of citizens, reducing the urban heat island effect, and supporting local ecosystems. Creating green urban spaces was the subject of the July AIPH Green City Briefing,...

In the late 1980s, 'The Plant Pioneers' from MNP/ Suntory had a vision. To bring to the market a plant with strong unrivalled colours, flowering power and high garden performance for consumers. Surfinia was the very first trailing-Petunia introduced & because it was propagated from cuttings it was...

Following the successful founding of Euro Plant Tray GmbH (LLC) in June 2023, Dirk Bansemer was appointed Managing Director of the new organisation. As of now, all operational matters of the cooperative will be coordinated within EPT GmbH. This includes the financing of the trays as well as the...

Fleuroselect presents itself on its own website: "Fleuroselect is the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry. For more than 50 years, industry professionals have joined together to test and evaluate new pot and bedding plants, promote award winners, protect member varieties,...

Consumers are looking for hope and a sense of certainty, and Dutch trend watcher Aafje Nijman believes that this offers serious opportunities for flowers and plants. “We live in a time of tension and change, which leads to feelings of uncertainty and distrust. Flowers and plants can give the world...

Global seed breeder Takii is delighted to announce the establishment of its state-of-the-art seed production location in Karacabey, Turkey. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone for Takii, strengthening its global presence and reinforcing its commitment to providing...

Breeder Dümmen Orange and Schneider Youngplants are set to start collaborating on the rooting and sales of perennials in Europe. Dümmen Orange is relocating its perennial rooting operations from its site in Rheinberg, Germany, to Schneider’s facility in Woudrichem in the Netherlands. Schneider...

Florensis has obtained the rights from Express Seed to sell and produce Syngentagenetics in Europe per 2023. The acquisition of Syngenta Poinsettia genetics byExpress Seed in America, has made this possible.

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the Agency of Renewable Resources (FNR) invites you to the online workshop "Off the peat path - Suitability and availability of alternative substrates for peat use in European horticulture" on 22 November 2022.

Once a year, the editors of the trade magazine DEGA GARTENBAU (Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart/Germany) publish a special issue. In particular, it presents an overview of new garden centers and greenhouses in Germany and Europe.

Members of Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, have elected a new President and Board of Directors on the occasion of the General Assembly held in Essen, Germany on 13 June 2022. The new Union Fleurs Board of Directors will work for the next two years (2022-2024) under the...

Usually, IPM ESSEN would have taken place at the end of January. The who's who of the international horticultural industry would be been gathering at Messe Essen over four days, with expert discussions taking place, innovations being presented and explained, contacts being cultivated and deals...