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On 1 April 2024 the MPS board welcomes Marco van der Sar as new chairman. With the experience he gained while working for various organisations in the green sector, he is no stranger to the industry.

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,...

Susan Fairley has been appointed to the new role of Trade Federation Manager across Gardenex, PetQuip and the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) as we say goodbye to Pat Flynn at PetQuip and CHA, who is retiring at the end of this month.

MNP/Suntory, a breeding company in Leimuiderbrug, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Erwin Giezen's pioneering work. Mr Giezen is the Head of Marketing, Communication & Trade and the public face of the company's promotional campaigns.

As of May 1st, Charlotte Langerak-Visser, a third-generation family member, has been appointed as the new CEO of Viscon Group. Charlotte takes over the baton from René de Vos, who helped build Viscon Group’s success for over 32 years, including 27 years as a director and CEO. René will continue in...

Born and raised in India, Arun Sharma moved to the United States 20 years ago after obtaining a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from CCS Haryana Agricultural University. His professional experience enabled him to take on plant breeding and leadership roles in academia and the seed industry.

Syngenta Flowers announces that, following a successful 15 year long career at Syngenta Flowers, Josef Fischer is retiring on January 20th, 2023. Josef has contributed significantly to Syngenta’s Flowers Organization and continues to be liaised with the floriculture business as an independent...

The well-known Gerbera breeder Piet Schreurs passed away on 12 January 2023. He reached the age of 85.

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The world's largest horticultural trade fair had to take a break for two years because of a small virus. Now the next edition of IPM Essen will start from 24 to 27 January 2023 - and expects many visitors from all over the world!

To meet the rising demand of biological crop protection, Certis Biologicals announced that it is strengthening its innovation pipeline by naming Mike Allan Vice President of Business Development and Licensing.

Dansk Gartneri, the trade association of the Danish ornamental horticulture industry, reports that its former president, Kristian Madsen, died on October 5, 2022, at the age of 70, as a result of pneumonia.

Dümmen Orange has appointed Rik van Wijk as Director R&D Operations. He will assume responsibility for leading the breeder's R&D operations globally.

MAASDIJK, THE NETHERLANDS - Peter Persoon, board member of the Beekenkamp Group and former director of Deliflor Chrysanten, unexpectedly passed away on Friday 22nd July at the age of 64. His death was due to complications following his diagnosis with bone marrow cancer four months ago. Despite his...

MAASDIJK – In recent years, Beekenkamp Plants Ornamentals has changed considerably. As a company, they are dedicated to becoming a strong global supplier of starting material with a year-round range of pot and garden plants, an excellent supply chain and associated innovative production, and a...

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...

Dümmen Orange has appointed Freek Tromp as Head of its Business Unit Tropicals. He will assume responsibility for leading the execution of the breeder’s global strategy and driving further growth in the Tropicals business.

Fleuroselect is pleased to announce a shift in responsibilities within the organisation. Sally van der Horst, who recently celebrated 30 years at Fleuroselect, has handed over her function as Secretary General to Ann Jennen.

Phil Evans is the founder and driving force behind the gardening platform Planteria. He has accompanied the green industry internationally for almost four decades. Reason enough for us to ask him about his view of the current situation.

Van der Ende Groep has grown substantially in recent years. Both nationally and internationally. The family company, which started out in horticulture and is still known by its oldest customers as “Van der Ende Pumps”, has put a lot of energy into building a strong internal organisation over the...