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  • HilverdaFlorist acquired Royal series from Takii

    Companies HilverdaFlorist acquires Royal series from Takii

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    HilverdaFlorist is pleased to announce the acquisition of the gerbera Royal F1 series from Takii. Since 2021 both parties have collaborated to accelerate pot gerbera breeding and seed production. This successful partnership has resulted in a strategic step for both companies; the acquisition of...

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  • "Close to Green" New issue of the BGI magazine

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    The Association of the German Flower Wholesale and Import Trade BGI is pleased to present the new issue of the magazine "Close to Green" - for the Trade in Flowers and Plants. As known from the past, the first issue of the year contains a comprehensive market analysis of last year.

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  • Gardheimar design garden centre construction

    Companies Largest garden centre of Iceland will be built by Smiemans

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    This year Smiemans will build a 7,250 m2 garden centre in Reykjavík. The international architectural firm PK Arkitektar has designed this mega project. The large shop windows, the green roof, the vertical wooden blinds and the architectural facade with continuous canopies give the garden centre...

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    • On June 16 2022 breeder HBA will organize a festive gathering at their location Achterweg 58A in De Kwakel.

      16 June 2022 Hydrangea Night at HBA during Flower Trials 2022

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      Now that a physical Flower Trials will take place as usual in June 2022, breeder HBA is happy to organize a Hydrangea Night. On Thursday evening June 16, hydrangea growers and relations are welcome to visit the Agriom location at Achterweg 58A in De Kwakel for an informative and enjoyable evening....

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  • The name Touch Me carries the main feature of the series in itself: All plants are primin free.

    Companies Primula obconica "Touch Me" in spotlights during open days

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    Breeder Schoneveld Breeding loves to show all that is going on within different product groups. After Primula Paradiso, it was in weeks 6 and 7 time for Primula obconica Touch Me to show itself. All colours from all series were in the spotlights during the annual open days. Several young plant...

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  • 30 May - 1 June 2022 IFTEX in Kenya back again after 3 Years of Absence

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    After being held on hold for 3 years due to Covid-19, resulting in 2 postponed editions, things are slowly getting back to normal in a totally changed world. And so is IFTEX 2022, which will happen again and as always in the Oshwal Convention Center in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • The installation of more than 4,000 toplighting linear modules was completed in early 2022.

    Companies Glenwood Valley Farms upgrades their lighting

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    Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting solutions, provides Philips GreenPower LED toplighting linear to Glenwood Valley Farms for their lighting expansion. Glenwood Valley Farms is an established vegetable grower located in Langley, British Columbia/UAA with a 6-hectare cucumber...

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  • Twenty-three multi-disciplinary experts from around the globe have been selected to join the technical panel to assess and score the entries received for the inaugural AIPH World Green City Awards.

    World Green City Awards 2022 AIPH announces Technical Panel of judges

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    Twenty-three multi-disciplinary experts from around the globe have been selected to join the technical panel to assess and score the entries received for the inaugural AIPH World Green City Awards.

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  • The signing ceremony was followed by a tour of the Bosman Van Zaal plant.

    Companies Establishment of a medical marijuana production facility in Thailand

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    With the signing of a cooperation agreement between Bienestar T&N, Cannabizta, Bosman Van Zaal, Delphy and Paradise Seeds, an important step has been achieved towards the development of a high-quality medical standard for the production and processing of marijuana in Thailand.

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  • Freek Tromp

    Companies Freek Tromp to lead Dümmen Orange's Tropicals business

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    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.

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  • The Peony Trial Garden is open!

    Schagen/The Netherlands Peony Trial Garden is Open again

    flowertrials Netherlands perennials

    Green Works' Peony Trial Garden, where more than 400 different varieties are growing beautifully, is open again! From May until June 18th we are present every Friday at our trial garden in Schagen, the Netherlands. It is possible to visit us then. On other days as well, but only by personal...

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  • The programme of GreenTech Amsterdam, from 14 – 16 June at RAI Amsterdam, has been supplemented by new highlights.

    14 - 16 June 2022 New Highlights GreenTech Amsterdam

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    The programme of GreenTech Amsterdam, from 14 – 16 June at RAI Amsterdam, has been supplemented by new highlights such as "Tomato virus", "Digital phenotyping" and "Peat alternatives". The new day-to-day highlights are presented below.

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  • Ann Jennen (left) and Sally van der Horst

    Fleuroselect Ann Jennen takes on Secretary General role

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    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.

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  • Dutch Lily Days 7 - 10 June 2022 See Tomorrow's Lilies Today!

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    From Tuesday to Friday, 7 – 10 June 2022, the 13 participants in the Dutch Lily Days open their doors to visitors. The event is being organised for the tenth time this year.

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