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Happy Easter!

Open days at Monarch Flowers

photo_camera Photo report: a greenhouse full of colorful ranunculus

Easter signifies the start of microgreens and edible flower seasons

Canadian organization for veteran support presents anniversary tulip

Season 8 of J Schwanke's Life in Bloom premieres this week

P.L. Light Systems celebrates 45 years anniversary:

"Our lights are built to last so long you’ll be handing them down for generations"

Sector | Cut flowers

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Serbia’s flower market remains import-driven despite growing exports

Kazakhstan reduces flower imports as Ecuador’s share declines

Kyrgyzstan exports 17 tonnes of flowers in early 2026

Kyrgyzstan imports more than 4 million fresh flowers for March 8

Russia: Flower imports remain dominant despite growth of domestic production

The Netherlands and China remain the main suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals

Over three-quarters of flowers sold in Russia remain imported despite higher duties

Sector | Pot plants

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Russia increases domestic production of orchids

New mobile app strengthens Greenplan platform for pot plant growers

Taiwan institute creates water-saving irrigation for small potted plants

"Removing both seeds and skin without compromising flavour is a real breakthrough"

Balcony planter with invisible hanging system launched

Sector | Cultivation

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Flower farmer launches grower collective hub

Kazakhstan increases domestic flower production as regional prices diverge

Ukraine: Kyiv plans to grow more than 4 million flowers in municipal greenhouses in 2026

Warm temperatures push tulip bloom season earlier at Middle Tennessee farm

Plant variety protection: "The cornerstone of innovation and industry growth"

Russia: Domestic flower production expands across key regions
Collaboration between BASF|Nunhems and C-LED

Innovation and research also involve the right artificial lighting

Sector | Greenhouse

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Jerry Bleckley and Scott Thompson retire from Prospiant:

"If horticulture has a Hall of Fame, we need to get these two guys in it"

Guinness World Records recognizes Edenya as the world's largest tropical greenhouse

Tajikistan expands flower and tree production with imported genetics and greenhouse technology

Gerbera nursery expands with new greenhouse
Maria Cyprus, CO.SER

Agriculture under pressure as "greenhouses become strategic assets"

Retrofit or rebuild? How to decide for your greenhouse

Kazakhstan tulip production expands amid high import dependence

Sector | Technique

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Anti-algae coating proves its worth at Dutch pot plant nursery

Belgian growers explore advanced screen technologies

Raising greenhouse height: a strategic choice for growers

SchermNed leads the way in replacing harmonic insect netting at Holland Plant and FortaPlant

With volatile energy prices, screen installations are back in focus
Van der Ende Group renews Curves selection tool

"More efficient pump selection in the heating sector"

Pilot project in Lanzarote tests atmospheric water harvesting for irrigation

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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US: Small Indiana greenhouse boasts big orchid collection

Vertical farm starts growing house plants

CAN: Ontario flower farm keeps growing even among uncertainty

US (VA): New bloom on the horizon for flower farm in The Plains

New Orleans hibiscus grower awarded for her plants
Danwille September – Yukon Pty Ltd:

“We have just the right kind of client for niche fruit crops”

"Growers in the area now ask me to help them"

Sector | Substrates

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American Biochar Institute outlines how the S668 standard can help growers

"Non-compliant biochar means inconsistent data, and inconsistent data means risk"

HTA gives evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on peat-free transition

Botanicoir bounces back from cyclone with community support
Stefan Kreft, Gramoflor:

"We know and understand the challenges of professional horticulture and are equally aware of our strengths"
FibriTech: virgin cellulose fibers, green compost, and small amount of coir

“Peat-free horticulture finally possible with first high-performance bio-substrate”

Pindstrup acquires La Mundial de Coco, expands renewable raw-material base

New retail propagation kit launched

Sector | Fertilizers

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Dutch fertilizer sector reports no immediate supply disruptions despite Middle East tensions

From seaweed to circular production

Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops
Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

EU works to expand approved microorganisms for biostimulants

Sector | Energy

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UK company eyes £300 million market

Pilot initiative to test transparent solar films in West Africa

US (WI): Growers affected by rising energy prices
VersPodium explores the future of the greenhouse industry

"The energy transition is no longer a distant prospect, but part of day-to-day operations"

Battery storage reinforces energy hub for greenhouse growers in Gelderland, Netherlands

Capturing CO₂ using horticultural knowledge: “Smart energy reuse”

Yeager Energy to expand geothermal capacity in Oostland, Netherlands

Bitcoin mining platform used to warm tulip greenhouse

Sector | Crop protection

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Controlling weed growth in greenhouse ornamentals

Common types of viruses of floriculture crops and their modes of transmission

Boosting biological performance and operational efficiency with Entomatic tank mixing

Ohio communities receive grants to help fight spotted lanternfly

CAN: New fungicide approved for use on greenhouse ornamentals

Germany: Disinfectant successfully used for four decades in stable hygiene and disease control

Prevention and plant health in alstroemeria propagation

Sector | Young plants

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NL: First cuttings of Petunia and Calibrachoa successfully imported
Wagagai celebrates 25th anniversary

Uganda: “From the moment we shifted our entire focus to cuttings, demand began to rise”
Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems
Joel English and Roberto Corea on nearly 60 years of Jolly Farmer - Est in 1967

“When customers began asking for plugs, it really changed the direction of the business”

New vegetable propagation nursery officially opened in Suriname

"Success isn't judged by size, it is in the conditions which they grow"

“In the past, suppliers chased customers. Today, customers chase suppliers”

Sector | Breeding

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Reliable spring ranunculus

Advancing powdery mildew resistance in gerbera through CRISPR gene editing

UK: "The first rose bred with climate action at its heart"

From Dutch family nursery to global breeding company

Ahead of Valentine's, rose breeders urge respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation

Increasing success with tissue culture acclimation

Prize winning Tillandsia praised for combination of form and foliage quality

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Continental Floral Greens debuts Pacific northwest-grown dahlias

Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season

Emerald Coast Growers adds 32 perennial varieties for 2025-2026 growing season

Sector | Packaging

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Label manufacturer switches to daily pricing amid raw material volatility

Costa Farms introduces self-watering container

Gardeners face a ‘postcode lottery’ on recycling plant pots, horticulture sector warns

Flower box Fc510 to be permanently out of assortment as of 3 April 2026

New trays give gardeners access to smaller quantities of plugs normally available to professional farms

Elburg-Smit achieves BRCGS packaging materials certification

How sustainable flower packaging helps Holex Flower limit damage and claims

Sector | Open field

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Coloríginz visits grower in Serbia

Important bees and special branches

Hailstorm devastates flower and vegetable crops in Atlixco, Puebla
Ard van't Veer (Aon) on parametric climate insurance:

"Crop insurance based on weather stations and satellites is gaining ground globally"

Sector | Novelties

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Terra Nova introduces Luminous Heuchera with scalloped foliage

New snow-white Santini to hit the market

South Korea: Researchers launch new cactus varieties

New Lisianthus Lisanne Soft Pink introduced to the market

New high-performance indoor palm developed

Terra Nova announces new additions to Delightful series

Taiwanese dancing-doll orchids big hit in Japan

Sector | Marketing

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New national campaign rebrands flowers as a ‘mental health hack’ for modern motherhood burnout

Danziger launches "Happy Yellow Day" campaign

"Life in Bloom marathon on Create TV reaches 116.8 million U.S. households"

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 2 million digital impressions

Taking flowers from cultural moments to every day demand

"Flower Love campaign was a success"

Plantaespaña links plants and relationships in Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Amores que se cultivan’

Sector | Machines

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Creating sustainable protection against diseases and pests in greenhouses

Multilingual nursery management with image-based gap detection

New smart camera launched for potted plants

Working smarter not harder with a new floor cleaner

Companies join forces to produce IRISS Universal Sorting Machine

New greenhouse Top Cleaner introduced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”

Sector | Market information

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Ireland maps the road for horticulture leading up to 2030
Dutch Graphic Group ready for new season

"Despite shortages in the market, we have replenished our inventory"
plastics, fertilizers, substrates, investment decisions

Middle East war drives costs for growers up throughout whole chain

Investing in Ethiopia: Today’s reality and advice from fifteen years of practical experience

Saudi rose production up by 15%

Poland tightens rules and enforcement of plant varieties and plant material

US (FL): Big Bend drought impacts local farmers and nurseries

Sector | Garden center & retail

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Retail chains are growing in strength. Do florists have anything to worry about?

Weather didn’t put off shoppers at garden centres in February

Mark Pitman becomes garden centre inspector

UK: Garden centres report a ‘very good’ start to the year

UK: Garden centres show a steady finish to a strong 2025 performance

'Storecheck helps us make chrysanthemums more appealing'

Lidl switches to Fairtrade roses in all Belgian stores

Sector | Floristry

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New sustainability template for wholesale florists launched

Florist-built Shopify app launched

“There is often still the idea that local flowers are better for the environment, but that is not always the case”

Florist started in a garage but now sends millions of bouquets

UK: Inside the life of a 24-hour florist

"Being a florist is not just about placing flowers, it’s about creating art"

19-year-old twins open their own flower shop

Sector | Events

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Change of date for HortiContact 2027

US (NH): Research greenhouse hosts open house

Netherlands marks 40 years of supplying flowers for Easter celebration at Vatican

United Selections closes strong first quarter across key growing regions

Saudi Arabia: Qatif hosts first plants and flowers festival

The role of flowers and plants in a tangled world

That Flower Feeling to host May webinar for floral industry

Sector | Company news

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New Van der Hoeven CEO appointed

Selecta-One UK strengthens team to support UK & Irish growers

Gavita International expands leadership team

Registration open for Royal FloraHolland Sustainability Award

Modiform enters a new phase with successful transactions

Delaware Valley Floral Group acquires New England wholesale florist

Berg Hortimotive announces appointment of new General Manager

Sector | Today on social media

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Paul Gauthier

Huub van Oorspronk

Beekenkamp Plants B.V.

Dr. Dominik Losert

Eastern Healthcare Group

Sector | Logistics

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Freight rate volatility rises but remains below Covid levels

Airfreight rates surge up to 95% on capacity and fuel costs

Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA

Ethiopian Airlines to resume direct flights to Atlanta beginning May 21 2026

Battery swap in 30 seconds gives electric trucks new impetus

Navigating global fuel volatility in the floral supply chain

UAE airspace restrictions disrupt Kenyan exports

Sector | Trade Shows

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Guatemala's ornamental sector at Agritrade Expo & Conference

Spring sunshine and interested visitors ensure a positive first day at Flora Spring Expo
Spain

Iberflora kicks off in Valencia
Bogotá, Colombia

Photoreport: Proflora 2025
Today is the last day of Proflora 2025!

Dianthus in the spotlight and a toast to a sustainable future

Sector | Post-harvest

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“With this step in cold chain improvement, consumers gain one to one-and-a-half extra days of vase life”

Royal FloraHolland launches new reusable flower bucket

Ecuador: Using vacuum-cooling technology to boost postharvest precision

India: Training on post-harvest flower management
World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container
"hey you, craving something fresh?"

Creepy banana robot

A closer look at Miami-Dade’s planned phytosanitary and cold chain facility

Sector | Supplies

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New international sales manager for Spid Trays
NP Plastics celebrates 75 years

"The future is a horticulture assortment without microplastics"

Sector | Management info

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Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"

Sector | Labour & automation

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Fully automated Plant Order System operational at orchid grower

An EU-supported breakthrough in greenhouse automation for chrysanthemums

"Why every day is Women’s Day in Colombian floriculture"

Labor registration as a management tool
Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

Fairtrade flower worker wage increases must be matched with higher prices

"The Netherlands cannot do without migrant workers, migrant workers cannot do without housing"

Sector | Lighting

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Louis Golaz steps down from RED Horticulture leadership

Silent failures, invisible losses — and what some Dutch growers are now doing about it

"Thermoplastic lenses can result in discolouring and reduced light output"
engineering grow lights around shadow reduction

"Shade from lighting fixtures has a direct impact on crop performance and profitability"
Agrolux launches fixtures that can withstand multiple renovation cycles

Sustainable renewal with a modular LED platform

New dynamic LED fixture for greenhouse growers
Bloemteknik invite:

Webinar on next-gen autonomous greenhouse lighting control

Sector | Education and research

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high-tech center inaugurated

New French applied research complex meets the needs of Breton growers

UK research could help conserve cacti

How to manage plant viruses in the greenhouse

UADA's Taunya Ernst recognized for contributions to high tunnel production in Arkansas

Research shows: movable screens boost potential crop yield by 25%

Project brings new life to greenhouse

Preventing leaf disease in unrooted cuttings