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  • Mike Allan, Vice President of Business Development and Licensing at  Certis Biologicals.

    Certis Biologicals New president of business development and licensing

    organic cultivation People plant protection

    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.

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    • Where the sector in Ghana is clearly undergoing a transformation, development in Côte d"Ivoire is more a matter of a long haul.

      Impact story Positive developments in West-African horticulture

      Professionalising the horticulture sector in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to improve the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables. That was the aim of HortiFresh West Africa, a programme supported by the Dutch government and guided by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI) of Wageningen...

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    • Schematic of UbiGro Cover, a new product that leverages twin-screw extrusion to incoroporate fluoresent quantum dots into the roofing of greenhouses. UbiGro Cover 590 (orange) is launching for pilot projects in early 2023.

      Research and development NASA Funds Scale-Up of Fluorescent Greenhouse Roofing Technology

      greenhouses light and lighting research and development USA

      UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based advanced materials company, announced that it was recently awarded a new small business contract by NASA, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for optimization and scale up of extruded UbiGro greenhouse films for boosting crop yield in...

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  • AIPH and GYBN Youth Award for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024

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    A new Youth Award for the 2024 edition of the AIPH World Green City Awards was proudly announced by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) on 6th December 2022 at the Youth Summit in Montréal ahead of the 15th Conference of...

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  • Expo 2026 Izmir promises to connect its past with a nature-based future.

    AIPH-Approved World Horticultural Expos Worldwide events in the coming years

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    The 171st General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), took place in Paris, France, on 28-29 November. According to the Paris Convention of 1928 establishing the BIE, AIPH has been given international responsibility for approving international horticultural exhibitions....

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    • Midstream Lighting completed Hyperion acquisition

      United Kingdom Midstream Lighting completes Hyperion acquisition

      Great Britain light and lighting takeovers

      Midstream Lighting, a world leader in LED lighting technology, announced the completion of its acquisition of Hyperion Grow Lights. Midstream will retain the Hyperion brand as its horticulture offering; under the leadership of former Hyperion Managing Director, Jonathan Barton.

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  • Koppert recognized that new sustainability strategies needed to be drafted.

    The Netherlands Koppert moves towards global sustainability

    Netherlands plant protection supply industry sustainability

    Koppert is on the road towards becoming a globally sustainable and green organization. While the company’s products and services have been promoting sustainable horticulture and agriculture for more than 55 years, it is now bringing more transparency into its processes and operations. This is...

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  • What is the status on medicinal cannabis worldwide? Watch the knowledge session from GreenTech!

    GreenTech industry news Leading the cannabis industry into the next decade

    Cannabis Netherlands trade fair

    What is happening in the cannabis market and how are we going to move forward coming into the next decade? David Cohen speaks with experts Elad Toby, Timo Bongartz and Levin Amweg, about the Israeli and Swiss market of cannabis and the key success factors of growing high quality cannabis. Watch...

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  • Peter ten Have joined the Flower Council of Holland’s Executive Board.

    The Netherlands Peter ten Have joins Executive Board at the Flower Council of Holland

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    Peter ten Have joined the Flower Council of Holland’s Executive Board on 14 November. The director/owner of nursery J&P Ten Have and cofounder of Decorum is well known as a pragmatic manager with an extensive network in both production and trade. Ten Have will be replacing Bert Schouten, who has...

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  • Basil does not appear to be positively affected by blue LED lighting in a similar way as previously researched results for leafy greens and fruits.

    Growing basil Additional blue light does not affect taste and crop quality

    herbs Indoor Farming light and lighting research and development

    Basil has been cultivated for centuries and is one of the most popular culinary herbs all over the world. The fresh flavor it offers cannot be matched by any other herb or spice, making this delicate plant an excellent choice to grow indoors. Unfortunately, basil leaves will turn black when they...

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  • Because of the energy crisis, greenhouse horticulturists are heading for uncertain times.

    Wageningen University & Research Greenhouses can’t do without gas yet

    business management greenhouses heating Netherlands research and development

    Because of the energy crisis, greenhouse horticulturists are heading for uncertain times. Greenhouses consume nine per cent of the natural gas in the Netherlands, and alternatives are not readily available. At WUR, the experts study how greenhouse farmers can grow more energy-efficient crops.

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  • Visitors to the annual Cyclamen Open Days of Schoneveld Breeding were met by a huge splash of colours at the start of their tour.

    The Netherlands Cyclamen Open Days at Schoneveld Breeding

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    Visitors to the annual Cyclamen Open Days of Schoneveld Breeding were met by a huge splash of colours at the start of their tour. The Dutch breeder opened the doors of its greenhouses at the end of October to show what they have.

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  • Turkey IPM ESSEN at the German Growtech joint stand

    IPM ESSEN Turkey

    The IPM ESSEN will be participating in a joint stand at Growtech in Turkey. From 23 to 26 November, more than 600 exhibitors will showcase their products and services for the horticultural sector in Antalya. The German Pavilion would also like to present itself to the international trade visitors....

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  • With the acquisition of Quick Plug, Profile Products expands its robust horticulture product line and establishes the company’s foothold in the controlled environment agriculture space.

    USA/The Netherlands Profile Products Acquires Quick Plug from Dümmen Orange

    Netherlands propagation supply industry trays USA young plants

    Profile Products announced the acquisition of Quick Plug, a leading manufacturer of bonded growing media for plant propagation. This acquisition from Dümmen Orange, the prominent floriculture company based in the Netherlands, includes all Quick Plug products, technologies, employees, and...

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  • The International Plant Fair will focus on the technology sector from January 24 to 27, 2023. The new "Innovation Center Horticultural Technology" will celebrate its premiere in Hall 4.

    IPM Essen 2023 Focus on the future of horticulture

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    After the latest IPM Essen advisory board meeting, the participants agreed: horticulture is facing major challenges. In addition to the shortage of skilled workers and climate change, the energy crisis is a particular concern for the green sector. Modern technology can be an instrument to make...

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  • From left: Geert-Jan Aaldering, Product Manager, Schneider Youngplants; Jacob Schneider, owner, Schneider Youngplants; Tristian Bentvelsen, Managing Director Annuals, Perennials & Pot Plants EMEA, Dümmen Orange.

    Germany/The Netherlands Dümmen Orange and Schneider to collaborate on rooting and sales of perennials

    Europe Germany markets Netherlands perennials young plants

    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...

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  • Hasselfors Garden acquires Algomin AB in Sweden

    Sweden Hasselfors Garden acquires Algomin

    hobby gardening plant nutrition supply industry Sweden takeovers

    “Widening our presence in other categories than soil supports our strategy of being the best partner in growth for Swedish home gardeners. Hasselfors Garden soil products have a strong position in Sweden and they are known for their good quality and performance. Algomin fertilizers fit well into...

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