Netherlands

The second spring edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt was a success. A lively atmosphere permeated the fair hall, which filled up immediately after the opening, especially on the first fair day. Visitors were treated to a wide range of directly available outdoor green products and more than 180...

The Koninklijke Vereniging voor Boskoopse Culturen (KVBC, Royal Association for Boskoop Cultures) presented a gold medal to breeder Alex Schoemaker at its annual meeting on 6 February. His Hydrangea paniculata Living Little Rosy received the prestigious award following the field inspection by the...

Late 2023, Signify was commissioned by its recurring customer, Jami Tomatoes BV, the Netherlands, to provide a full LED installation, consisting of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact (TLC) and Philips GreenPower LED Interlighting. The installation provides up to 250 µmol/m2/sec of...

In partnership with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), AIPH is proud to unveil the 15 members of the Youth Jury who will select the shortlist and winner of the first AIPH Youth Award from the 21 Finalists in the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024.

Smiemans Projecten, specialist in building garden centres, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Rovero Systems, known for its groundbreaking patented Roll-Air Retail foil greenhouse. This collaboration enriches the range of complete turnkey projects in Europe and strengthens the...

Greenwood Plants, a UK wholesale nursery has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2024 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

As the world's leading trade fair for horticulture, IPM ESSEN will offer its visitors a comprehensive overview of innovations and market trends from January 23 to 26, 2024. The international joint stands play a special role here. There, exhibitors from one nation will present their...

Floramedia has appointed Chris Roggeband as the new CEO, effective February 1, 2024. He succeeds Joris Verweij, who has decided to leave Floramedia. Roggeband has held leadership positions at various international companies and brings experience and expertise in areas such as automation,...

More and more growers are substantially reducing the amount of crop protection agents they use. Those who are at the forefront of reducing their use of these products are keen to differentiate themselves. Now they can, with the new MPS add-on: MPS-GreenerGrown.

In Plantion's general members' meeting on 12 December 2023, Plantion looked back on 2023, a difficult year for floriculture with global turmoil and high inflation. For Plantion, this translated into less supply and smaller volumes. The year is expected to end with a slight decrease in product...

Limex is renowned for its advanced foam units used in the agriculture and horticulture sector. In combination with the effective foaming disinfectant Menno Florades, this dynamic duo has a powerful impact on disinfection processes in agriculture and horticulture.

Ready to kick off the season? Visit the PanAmerican Seed Pansy & Viola Trials in week 9 to stay up to date on our assortment. Our violas and pansies are blooming with colour! Make sure to see it yourself.

Signify, the world leader in lighting, provided a dimmable, full LED light installation at the Qcumber Optimize Nature VOF nursery in the Netherlands, where it was put into use in October. The company, which has 6 hectares of greenhouses, produces cucumbers using a high-wire cultivation system...

Super Serie Fusion is a remarkable addition to the assortment of Schoneveld Breeding. As the first large-flowered Cyclamen with two-toned leaves, it is a novelty in the market. A strong product that evolved from the genetics of the well-known Super Series from Schoneveld Breeding.

On 7 November, at the kick-off of the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair Aalsmeer, MPS and Decorum signed a framework agreement. In this framework agreement, it is agreed to use the services of MPS, to help Decorum and its members become more sustainable. The framework agreement covers certification...

This year's Trade Fair Aalsmeer will take place from Tuesday to Thursday November 7-9, 2023. Selecta one will be joining the exhibitors in the auction building of Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer, presenting their assortment at booth B.5.

How do we optimally combine the power of people and robots? This question is moving in times when labor costs are rising immensely and the number of skilled workers is declining.In a podcast from the Greentech trade show, experts talk about how robots and automation are becoming an asset in...

On 3–4 October 2023, breeders and distributors of pot and bedding plants united in Venlo/The Netherlands for a two-day programme packed with inspirational visits and informative presentations in both The Netherlands and Germany.

Nezapar has won the Bronze Award in the 2023 Bernard Blum Awards at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM). This award is an annual recognition of the year's most innovative biocontrol product, one that significantly impacts the management of pests and diseases while having minimal impact...

New colours all over the place. The breeders from Schoneveld Breeding have been working hard on the innovation of existing products. At the same time, they kept developing new varieties for the assortment. Altogether, this results in a broad range of fresh coloured flowering pot plants. And anyone...