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  • Matthew Bailey (right), General Manager at Mortonhall Garden Centre, which was awarded Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category for Scotland with GCA Inspector, Alyson Haywood (far left) and GCA CEO, Peter Burks (far right).

    Great Britain Scotland & Northern Ireland 2023 GCA award winners announced

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    Garden Centre Association (GCA) members in Scotland and Northern Ireland are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening on July 11, 2023 at Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness. In Scotland, Klondyke Mortonhall Garden Centre was awarded Garden Centre of the Year in the...

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  • In the new logo, both the letter X and the letter Y can be recognised. Schonebeld explains: "XY -
We breed and produce a new generation of flowering pot plants that can be grown more sustainably. In this way we contribute to a flourishing future for next generations.
X.TRA
- We create extra value for all chain partners. We do this by supplying strong genetics, supporting cultivation processes and market introductions. In this way we work together on a higher return for the entire chain."

    The Netherlands Schoneveld Breeding redefines core values

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    Schoneveld Breeding has redefined its core values. The core values are innovation, mastership, sustainability, dedication and energy. With these well considered values comes a new house style as well.

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  • Dirk Bansemer

    Green supply chain in Europe Euro Plant Tray takes important steps for the future

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    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...

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  • The BCT becomes the heart of the European tree cultivation industry.

    The Netherlands The BCT becomes the heart of the European tree cultivation industry

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    After an intensive selection procedure that lasted a few months, the contract for the construction of Rootz – the knowledge centre that will be built at Business Centre Treeport in Zundert – has been signed. This means that the construction of the centre can start. A special milestone, which will...

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  • The team from The Old Railway Line Garden Centre celebrating their awards on the night, which included Garden Centre of the Year (DGC), with GCA CEO Peter Burks (back middle) and GCA Inspector, Phil McCann (back right).

    Great Britain Wales & West GCA 2023 regional winners announced

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    Staff at garden centres across the Wales & West region are celebrating after scooping awards during a Garden Centre Association (GCA) presentation evening at Cadbury Garden Centre on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

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    • Left to right: Area Chairman, Helen Lloyd, Ed Webb, owner, and Sarah Brooks, Head of Brand & Digital from Webbs of Wychbold, which was the winner of Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category, with all their awards.

      Great Britain GCA Midlands members receive 2023 regional awards

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      Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the Midlands region are celebrating after receiving awards during a presentation evening this week (Wednesday, July 5, 2023) at Gates Garden Centre.The title of Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category was awarded...

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  • ENA delegates discussed current European industry issues at this year"s summer meeting in Turkey from June 25 to 28 2023.

    Europe ENA summer meeting in Istanbul discusses further steps in EU Plant Health Directive

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    ENA delegates discussed current European industry issues at this year's summer meeting in Turkey from June 25 to 28. The EU's proposal for a new plant protection directive was on the agenda, as was the planned regulation on renaturation.There were also personnel changes: BdB General Manager Markus...

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  • The team at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre with their award for Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category with GCA CEO Peter Burks (back right), and South Thames Area Chairman James Evans (back middle) and GCA Inspector Gordon Emslie (back second left).

    Great Britain GCA’s South Thames 2023 area award winners revealed

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    Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the South Thames region are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Castle Gardens in Dorset. Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category went to Ruxley Manor...

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  • Smiemans has started with the renovation of the Dvorak garden centre in Teplice/Czech Republic.

    Czech Republic Start renovation garden centre Dvorak

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    Smiemans has started with the renovation of the Dvorak garden centre in Teplice/Czech Republic. This 1,400 m2 project was built by them in 2008. To optimise the indoor climate in the garden centre the roof, ventilation windows and screens will be replaced. This will result in further energy...

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  • Trade Fairs Ornamental Plants & Flowers MEXICO powered by IPM ESSEN

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    The world's leading fair for horticulture IPM ESSEN is continuing its international growth: Ornamental Plants & Flowers MÉXICO powered by IPM ESSEN (OP&F) will be open in Mexico City. The new fair in the Centro Citibanamex will be organised by AM Expo & CEPOMAC with Messe Essen as the cooperation...

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  • The large numbers of single flowers are also very attractive to bees.

    Novelties Dahlia Summer Bees series promises a long, colorful summer

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    If you’re looking for a crop with great sales potential, don’t miss the new Dahlia Summer Bees series from Dümmen Orange. It combines reliable production characteristics with profitable USPs for successful sales. A summer highlight for producers, retailers and consumers alike – not to mention for...

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  • Value of Italian horticulture production (in millions of €); *2,823 according to Eurostat

    Italy Myplant & Garden: positive trend for Italian horticulture

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    Myplant & Garden, the most important professional, international trade fair for horticulture, garden and landscape shares and comments on the latest official data on horticulture production in Italy in 2022 (source: Istat-Italian National Institute of Statistics).

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  • Iran Mashhad turns highway into green belt

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    Responding to urban growth and development is a challenge for cities around the world. Over time, green spaces have become neglected as funding is channelled into grey projects. The latest AIPH Green City Briefing presented two cities that have taken the initiative to address their lack of...

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  • The total number of individuals visiting this year’s FlowerTrials was just over 5000, almost the same as last year.

    The Netherlands and Germany FlowerTrials 2023 with international character

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    Ask any exhibitor at FlowerTrials 2023 what the difference was versus last year, and they will reply "even more international visitors". Visitor numbers from key countries outside Europe were indeed higher with visitors registered from no less than 87 different countries. Making and maintaining...

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  • MPS and the Chamber of Plants, Flowers, and Foliage of Costa Rica (CPFF CR) signed a Memorandum to strengthen the cooperation between both organisations.

    Costa Rica MPS and CPFF CR sign memorandum

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    MPS and the Chamber of Plants, Flowers, and Foliage of Costa Rica (CPFF CR) signed a Memorandum to strengthen the cooperation between both organisations. This memorandum was signed during the first “Encuentro Nacional de Productores y Exportadores de Plantas, Flores y Follajes 2023” in Costa Rica....

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  • The Netherlands International Flower Trade Fair 8 - 10 November 2023

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    The annual International Flower Trade Fair (IFTF) in The Netherlands is scheduled to take place this year from Wednesday November 8 to Friday November 10, 2023. The event will be held at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, located near Amsterdam's international airport Schiphol.

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