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In 2025, Koppe Portugal commissioned a new greenhouse. This expansion enables further growth in begonia cutting production and the relocation of part of the production activities from the Netherlands to Portugal.
More than 110 participants from 16 different countries came together in July in Kraków, Poland, for the 54th Fleuroselect Annual Convention. For Fleuroselect members, this key event offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with industry peers, visit member facilities across the world and explore...
The Italian floriculture and nursery industry achieved a record production value of €3.25 billion in 2024, reflecting an increase of 3.5% over the previous year and 23% growth in the past five years, according to data from Istat released by Myplant & Garden, Italy’s leading green industry...
A remarkable new rose with a powerful message of freedom and dignity was unveiled Friday night in Copenhagen - timed to mark the 100th anniversary of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s birth.
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.
The CC TAG6 label was introduced on January 6th, 2025, as part of Container Centralen’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure, high-quality, and fair container pool. Designed with advanced RFID technology and a robust, tamper-resistant structure, the CC TAG6 label ensures traceability and...
David Austin is honoured to share that Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) has been named the 2025 World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS). The announcement was made at the 20th World Rose Convention in Fukuyama, Japan, on 19th May 2025, where rose enthusiasts from 40 member...
Signify, the world leader in lighting, has provided The Plant Company, one of the top North American growers of foliage plants, with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact, production modules, and the innovative Philips GrowWise control system.
More than 30 countries, key companies, and markets of interest to the sector. This is the objective of Iberflora, the International Fair for Plants and Flowers, Landscaping, Technology, and DIY Gardening , which in 2025 will strengthen its international presence and establish itself as a strategic...
Centre Association members have recorded another ‘healthy’ month in the body’s May 2025 Barometer of Trade (BoT) with seven of the categories listed performing positively when compared to 2024.
GreenTech Amsterdam 2025 once again proves to be the leading platform for the global horticulture community. The event welcomed over 11,800 visitors and saw a notable shift in audience composition, with increased attendance from growers, breeders, investment companies, and retail professionals.
Around 5.000 visitors from over 90 countries made the 2025 edition of FlowerTrials a global success. Plant professionals from around the world joined the buzz to discover what’s next in pot and bedding plants and expand their network, as the entire ornamental plant industry gathered in the Middle...
Fleuroselect, the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry, is proud to announce that the FleuroStar Award 2025-26 has been awarded to Digitalis purpurea Hanabee F1 White bred by Takii and commercialised in partnership with Florensis.
The annual general meeting of Euro Plant Tray eG (‘EPT eG’) took place on 5 June 2025 in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. In addition to cooperative topics, the focus was on the future direction of the cooperation, especially in view of the approaching PPWR implementation (‘Packaging and Packaging Waste...
GreenTech Amsterdam 2025 is officially underway at the RAI Convention Centre. Yesterday expert judges have chosen the winner of the Robot Challenge: SAIA Agrobotics.
Every spring, the University of Leeds bursts into colour with thousands of blooming bulbs – a much-loved signal that the season has arrived. Behind the vibrant display, however, is a budding story of community involvement, digital innovation, and thoughtful planning, brought to life through a...
Syngenta Flowers, a leading global breeder in the pot and bedding plants market, is excited to announce the launch of its completely redesigned website, delivering a tailored digital experience focused on customer needs and powered by innovative technology.
As of June 1 2025, Fons Verheijen of Verheijenplants from Wieringerwerf has transferred the genetics of Physalis, Lysimachia, and Hypericum to breeder Agriom, based in De Kwakel. The genetics of Verheijenplants represent an expansion and complement to Agriom’s assortment.
In its 45th anniversary year, the company is taking an important strategic step. From 3 June, it will continue its activities under a new name: Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland. This name clearly reflects the company’s focus on flowers and plants and is internationally recognisable.
Selecta one, the worldwide operating and successful breeding and young plant company from Germany, is enlarging its portfolio by acquiring Piante Keicher’s share in the breeding group “Hibiscus Working Group”. Hibiscus Working Group is a leading cooperation in the breeding and marketing of Sunny...
