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Portuguese nursery Rosas da Batalha up for sale

"We want the nursery to maintain its focus on innovation”

NL: No further roll-out of Central Auctioning of flowers in current form

Vertically farmed edible flowers for Michelin-starred restaurants

How to heat your greenhouse safely and effectively

First partner announced for Myplant & Garden Middle East

Precise tracing of pollution in surface water discussed at Water Day

Sector | Cut flowers

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Russia may ban flower imports with Armenian certificates from June 27
Takii:

"Canna Cannova: the perfect choice for every retailer"

Georgia blocks entry of 10,000 cut flowers from Armenia over pest concerns

Turkey: Bringing elegance to menus with edible flowers

Russia considers limits on Armenian flower imports amid pest concerns

Russia blocks imports of over 60,000 flowers contaminated with quarantine pests

Fivola Blossom adds ancient flavour

Sector | Pot plants

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New pot topper released for UK market

US: Considering maintenance when choosing plants for Spring
Blooming British:

How vertical farming is transforming floriculture

Container trends for the Color of the Year

North America: 2025 Poinsettia catalog released

Sector | Cultivation

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NL: Early start for greenhouses during "tropical" weather

Readying the greenhouse for poinsettia propagation

Looking at the seemingly impossible reproduction of dogroses

Cuttings vs seeds: How should petunias be grown?

"Greenplan helps pot and bedding plant growers transition from intuition to insight"

US: New study shows the chaos in flower genes

UK: New greenhouse roof cleaning drone service launched

Sector | Greenhouse

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38 years in the industry

"We let our customers focus on their end products without the IP concerns"

Netherlands: 9 hectare modern greenhouse collapsed

Precision light and climate monitoring with a four-year warranty

Climate control, energy costs, safety, and solutions
Crocus Labs' Dr. Prashanth Makaram:

“Our system is designed to integrate with virtually any existing multi-channel lighting setup"

CAN: Barrie celebrates grand opening of new greenhouse

US (ME): Estabrook's expands with new greenhouse

Sector | Technique

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Webinar on AI, robotics announced for July 30

Fully wireless automation platform launching soon

New mobile disinfection cart launched for greenhouse growers
Bruce Carman on engineering modular micro-environments for urban food production

“You can keep adding capsules to your overall operation as finances permit”
From cowboys to standard: 15 years of LED lighting

“Light intensities and DLIs are expected to rise, dimmability will be standard, and tunable spectra will become more economically viable.”

“In the summer, we’re flying in strawberries from the U.S., tomatoes from Spain. It doesn’t make sense.”
"We stand with our customers"

Hawthorne responds to Osram’s legal action against grower

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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India: Making the transition from teacher to an 11,000 square meter greenhouse rose grower

The work that goes into making Dixon "The Petunia Capital of Illinois"

India: Kashmir Agricultural Director visits floriculture center

"Success starts with the right foundation"

US (IA): "It's crazy, but it's what keeps me passionate about the job"

US (IN): Showcasing local flowers for American Grown Flowers Week
Rodney Bierhuizen, Sunrise Greenhouses

“Instead of four people cleaning with a broom, we now send one guy out”

Sector | Substrates

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Dual wood fibre machines for sustainable substrate production

“Recirculating sounds good in theory, but the reality is much different”

“Some growers don’t want to wait - they want the machines now”

Expanding choices in stone wool substrates with no more dry tops
Klasmann-Deilmann contributing to climate-neutral plant production:

“TerraCoal® locks carbon in a stable form for hundreds to thousands of years”
Floragard’s return to the U.S. Market:

A renewed commitment to growers from coast to coast

European growing media from Floragard now available in the US

Sector | Fertilizers

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Tensions in Middle East threatening global growers

University of Florida offering nutrition management course

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients
From Wolverhampton to the world:

Aptisens’ Ion-sensing technology that completely moves away from lab testing

UK: New biofilm project hopes to offer low cost alternative to synthetic fertilizers

Managing sulfur deficiencies in plants

Sector | Energy

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Strong turnout at first-ever CO₂ Knowledge Event

Aluminum screen cloth contributes to energy savings and a more uniform climate for potted plant grower
CO2 to greenhouse horticulture

NL: Queen Máxima opens CO2 capture installation Twence
Carlos Reuven and Co ten Wolde, Digital Energy

Using heat from AI data centers to warm greenhouses
Aquasol Solar, Dutch specialist in floating solar panels

"There is now a system in place that we are proud of"

Using 50% less energy for disinfection
Geothermal grower Leon Ammerlaan:

"To maintain horticulture and industry in the Netherlands, we need solutions like these"

Sector | Crop protection

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AI-powered scouting flags pests before outbreaks, cuts labor costs
Walmart to source only from suppliers that adopt IPM practices

Retailers are increasingly creating pollinator health policies

Taiwan: 82 of 877 tested farm products non-compliant for crop protection agents

US: Safeguarding against the spread of the box tree moth

Strategies to protect plants as Autumn approaches

Kenya bans 77 crop protection agents over safety concerns
PATS-Cast officially launched for growers

AI forecasting tool alerts growers exactly when caterpillars will hatch

Sector | Young plants

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Russia closes all routes for Dutch propagation material
Hishtil x Hortiv Megalight collaboration

"Improved seedling quality, up to 50% energy savings, and better space efficiency"
David Chen, Sogo Orchids, on global trends and challenges in Phalaenopsis

“Phalaenopsis market sees recovery, but new challenges emerge”
Explore the production process in the video

Mandevilla young plants: “A challenging but fascinating production process”

A peek inside the 100% Italian journey of Lazzeri's cyclamen young plants

Ellepots in the wild: A tour of Capogna Flowers
Riding new trends at D.S. Cole Growers

“Our goal is to deliver what customers want, even before they realize they want it”

Sector | Breeding

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FlowerTrials trends part 2

A pleasant fragrance and compact plants
Nitzan Nir, Nir Nursery:

"We enjoy the challenge and are proud to keep wax flowers relevant in today’s market"
Uhuru Flowers and NIPR introduce new rose: Shabby Chic

"It echoes the charm of the shabby chic style that inspired its name"

Suntory Flower G5 Summit

USDA seeks public comment on petition to deregulate orchid developed using genetic engineering

NL: Breeder Agriom acquires genetics from Verheijenplants

"Dedication and commitment strengthen the entire chain"

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Terra Nova announces Princess 'Citrus' perennial

Space Age Begonias are ready to launch

Scientists discover the gene that gives petunias their scent

India: Taking a closer look at anthurium flowers

US: New Tempo variety unveiled by Terra Nova Nurseries

New research shows how LED lighting can aid ornamental flower growth

The first flower to bloom in space is a zinnia

Sector | Tree nursery

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NL: Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries

Sector | Packaging

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Ecuadorian spray rose grower unveils new packaging “that speaks spray”
Cold chain sensor to be unveiled at Transport Logistic 2025 in Germany

“We hope to provide safe cold chain logistics for fresh produce”

Holex Flower switches to circular flower boxes from Circular Plastics for Danish customers

NL: Kwekerij Wouters launches new Patio Pot Aqua Easy

De Vroomen Garden Products unveils Miffy gardening collection
Desch Plantpak and Anylabel are joining forces

"Stronger together for a circular future in professional horticulture"
Tim Schuette, A-ROO explains

U.S. Tariffs: The case for American-made packaging products

Sector | Open field

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Colombia: Planting project aims to root sustainability in floriculture

Sector | Novelties

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India: State-run marigold facility announces three new varieties

Adapting flowers to meet changing market demands

"I've never seen a rose like this, it looks like satin"

Raspberries at back-friendly height
FlowerTrials trends part 3

From uniform to edible
Dutch orchid grower expands with Aglaonema

"A fun, logical addition to our assortment"

LaBella Dahlia Grande Chocolate Rose wins big at FlowerTrials

Sector | Marketing

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Fleurizon launches 2026 catalog

Inside M&S's blooming flower market transformation

Rethinking fragrance as a marketing opportunity for floriculture

Exploring the science behind floriculture marketing

Proven Winners offers inspiration & garden solutions for 2026

Sustainabloom launches new promotional video

How does branding elevate plant value?

Sector | Machines

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Designed by researchers in Andalusia

New system reduces greenhouse planting effort by more than 60%

New autonomous scouting robot launched for greenhouses

UK: University of Leeds brings spring to life with JUB Holland’s Flower Designer App
Royal FloraHolland

NL: "New flower bucket Fc555 preserves floriculture and increases efficiency"
Bridging e-commerce with offline innovation

Floward unveils MENA’s rirst robotic flower vending machine

NL: How the automated delivery process at the new location of Gebr. Valstar leads to optimal space utilization

Australia: "A smarter future for Botanica Nurseries"

Sector | Market information

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Australia: Looking at the hidden costs of imported flowers

Increasing regulatory pressure is the biggest challenge for growers

India: Goa reduces floriculture imports, says Chief Minister
The African floriculture transformation

“You name it, Kenya is growing it”

Due to drought, several medicinal and aromatic plants are disappearing from the Moroccan market
Auctioneer's column

Summer heat puts pressure on the clock

US: Sustainabloom adds two new guides to its resources lineup

Sector | Garden center

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UK: May was another ‘healthy’ month for garden centers

US: Proven Winners certified training now available
Andrew Evans:

“Looking back, I wish we had renovated earlier”
In 2023, 13% of all houseplant sales in garden centers took place in December

UK: "December is peak time to purchase a houseplant"

NL: Smiemans provides update on its current projects

UK: GCA announces 2024 Christmas display competition winners

UK: GCA invites members to enter Worrall Cup

Sector | Floristry

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US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition
Kvitkova Vanil launches Savage Bloom

US (LA): New flower collection for men sparks strong buzz

NL: "A Red, white, and blue wreath for Remembrance Day, marking 80 years of liberation"

J Schwanke's Life in Bloom returns in April for 7th season
Aroma Flowers explains

The rise of online flower shopping in Dubai
15,000 flowers and 2,500 plants mainly from Dutch growers

The blooms behind the Gothenburg Horse Show in Sweden
Blooming Love and Weddingflowers:

"A celebration of sustainability in the wedding industry"

Sector | Events

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75+ novelties expected for next edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

Speakers announced for Seed meets Technology

US (FL): Palm Springs to host AIFD 60th Anniversary Symposium “Reflection”

UK: Theme revealed for GCA 2026 conference

Innovative substrate solutions for a changing market

UK: APL members impress judges at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Looking at the 'how' behind the 'wow' for plant genetics

Sector | Company news

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40-year anniversary for Dutch garden plant company

Light Science Technologies appoints new Business Development Manager

Costa Farms names Jose Smith Jr. as President

Memorial tribute established honoring Frank Biddle

Celebrating American grown flowers this July

'In the coming years, we will focus on hydrangea, delphinium, and own propagation'
From two locations to one

NL: AltaNova relocates to new headquarters

Sector | Today on social media

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Rudy Van den Berg

Jing (Laurie) Liu

Nigit'stil Norbert

LG Flowers

Flower Trace

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

Sector | Logistics

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New logistics center opens in Melbourne

Ethiopian Airlines launches new cargo flight to Urumqi, China

"With rising shipping costs, real-time temperature and humidity data loggers help reduce losses in fresh produce logistics"

The process of delivering 51 tons of flowers across South America

Boosting the export potential of smaller growers in Ecuador

Kenya: Eldoret airport expands runway to boost agri-exports

NL: Temporary alternative truck route available in Rijnsburg due to NATO summit

Sector | Trade Shows

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Photo report : FlowerTrials 2025

NL: Two days of HortiContact connects the greenhouse horticulture sector

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025: Addressing horticultural challenges with technology

Photo report: IFTEX 2025

FlowerTrials day 3: What plant characteristics are hot?

Floriexpo 2025 comes to an end

Zimbabwean growers set to attend Dutch trade fair

Sector | Post-harvest

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"we put the whole fruit in"

16 fruits and vegetables power new skincare line

A look behind the scenes at a flower and plant auction

NL: Syngenta Flowers trades plastic for paper data loggers
Inside Pj Dave’s grading standards

Looking at the grading standards for premium roses

Recent postharvest advances in the floriculture industry

The cold chain in floriculture: Why temperature control is non-negotiable
Chrysal presents duo of crop care: Fyt 'n Fyx

"Cohesion of portfolios for a healthy, resilient flower chain"

Sector | Education and research

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New database takes a long look at chrysanthemum biology

Enhancing abilities to monitor roses accurately

Molecular insights into the floral makeup of roses

ACT launches webinar series to help US growers modernize greenhouse production

Indian growers urge revival of scent project
EHPEA:

Ethiopia: New E-learning platform Horti-Campus launched

Research discovers why plants patch broken DNA as quickly as they do