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Cultivate '25: New machines and awesome shirts

Photos: Foertmeyer open house well visited (again)

Steve Dionne and Ben Dobbe (re)join Wafex USA

Cross Atlantic partnership hopes to aid growers

Metazet Poland celebrates 30th anniversary

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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From 38 to 32.5 degrees:

NL: Cooling the greenhouse with high-pressure misting
Inside the new Luke mobile phenotyping platform

First mobile plant phenotyping system with flash-induced chlorophyll fluorescence

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"

Sector | Greenhouse

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Ozone as an all-round plant protection product

CAN: 5 Mile long conveyor belt network commissioned for flower grower
Sector reflects on safety protocols after greenhouse collapse involving bracing removal

"Collapse could not be attributed to structural design flaws"
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

Sector | Technique

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Meeting held at Covimer nurseries to test Sanodyna in the field

Sustainable sanitisation technologies for nurseries and horticulture

If AI flowers look this good now, what happens next?
Launched at Cultivate

Gray Air Trays recyclable using standard near-infrared (NIR) sorting
Greeny PRO launched at Cultivate'25

Cleaning nursery tables using only water and patented brushes

New system centralises drivers for LED lamps

“We managed to reduce water use by 53%”

NLight doubles European presence to accelerate growth

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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India: Lack of support leaves Goan orchid growers distressed

Irish rose breeder gets honored at Belfast trials

From humble beginnings to floral acclaim

US (TN): Grower opens sunflower fields for visitors early

US (IN): New flower farm in Noblesville is in full bloom, despite the summer heat

Uganda: "The Dutch horticulture sector can continue to play an essential role internationally"

Intelligent LED solution helps foliage plant grower achieve precise growing from start to finish

Sector | Substrates

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Bacillus in the root zone: how microbial collaboration leads to stronger plants

From greenhouse kid to grower-in-chief: Jesse Hawkins advances family tradition at Uncle John's
Jiffy Gel webinar 13 August

Biodegradable gel substrate for enhanced crop performance

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

Sector | Fertilizers

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Prices of many fertilisers increased

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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Negative power prices set to increase as solar output rises to record high

NL: Heat from flower greenhouse distributed to residential area

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"

Sector | Crop protection

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CAN: Poinsettia growers urged to think about mite control strategies

US (VT): State Government updates prohibited pest control substances for ornamentals

Lewis mites – a poinsettia problem that’s here to stay?

"It doesn't stop at warnings"

Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

AI-powered scouting flags pests before outbreaks, cuts labor costs

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

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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"Elegant appearance meets lasting performance in this baby-pink spray rose"
"Memories of Simon Groot, founder of East-West Seed"

A stubborn visionary who provided millions of farmers with a better livelihood
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

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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NL: Floriculture sector calls for transparency, innovation, and collaboration regarding packaging

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"

Sector | Open field

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NL: Using surface water as irrigation

Colombia: Planting project aims to root sustainability in floriculture

Sector | Novelties

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US: Looking at nine new varieties ahead of 2026

US: Monrovia announces distinctive selections for 2026

Monrovia celebrates 100 years with a new hydrangea

Baptism of a new rose on the 150th jubilee of Praskac Pflanzenland

Terra Nova Nurseries releases ‘Rooted in the Past, Blooming for the Future’ catalog

India: State-run marigold facility announces three new varieties

Adapting flowers to meet changing market demands

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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India: Flower prices surge ahead of holy month

Using tulip nets to save lives in Ukraine

Few concerns about rising sodium levels despite drought conditions

More trade, less turnover in June 2025 at FloraHolland

Illegal rose shipment from Ecuador seized at Dutch airport

US (NC): Growing the economy through floriculture

India: Looking at Hyderabad's biggest flower market

Sector | Garden center

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UK: GCA reveals 2025 South East region summer award winners

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

Sector | Floristry

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Texas florists band together to help grieving families

US (CO): Florist grows her own flowers

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

Sector | Events

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US (LA): Baton Rouge Orchid Society hosts 43rd annual show

UK: More details released for 2025 Battle of Flowers

US (FL): Bringing joy to Palm Beach using floral design

Cultivate'25 kicks off!

Poland: Registration open for Green is Life 2025

US (FL): AIFD celebrates 60 years in Palm Springs

Agenda announced for AIPH International Horticultural Expo Conference in Belgium

Sector | Company news

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NL: AI tool creates custom planting plans

US: Three new AAS winners announced for 2026

UK: Leeds agency appointed by flower delivery firm to support German growth

New exclusive importer for ELTO binding-elastics

Jan Volwater celebrates 45 years with Zantingh

Native plant propagation & production survey

New horticultural grow light launched

Sector | Today on social media

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Ursula Mwenda

Tanya Carvalho

Smithsonian Gardens

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
LinkedIn

Herburg Roses
LinkedIn

Tanya Carvalho

Sector | Logistics

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Interview with both Adrie and Joost Visbeen on the occasion of DLG's centenary

"We're a one-stop shop for fresh produce clients exporting to the UK"

US (CA): LATAM Cargo increases presence in Los Angeles

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

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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Austrian drying process Herb.ERT gains importance among direct marketers

"Premium dried products guarantee high appreciation and added value"
"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

Sector | Education and research

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CAN: Summer school in Chilliwack has a waitlist for agricultural program

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