The second half of January was filled with exhibitions

January is a month full of exhibitions, and particularly the second half, also in 2024. The Sival that took place in Angers was followed by the TPIE in Florida and quickly succeeded by the IPM in Essen. And during the IPM Essen, Greenwood Plants was named International Grower of the Year 2024 and Selecta one announced that they acquire100% of Moraglia´s breeding program. But more happened, like Chrysal's 70th anniversary, Deroose Plants and Sion Young Plants phalaenopsis partnership and so on. See below the overview for the period January 16-31, 2024.

Ewald Bouwmeister, Weber Verpackungen:

"This new paper sleeve bagging concept is revolutionary in several ways"

The horticulture industry is continuously looking for more sustainable and cost-saving solutions. For example, the demand for paper sleeves and…

Positive vibes at TPIE

The Tropical Plant International (TPIE) is in full swing. This three-day show opened its doors on Wednesday January 17 and the vibes are positive. " Business is good and the…

Photo Report: Sival 2024, Angers, France

Tomatoes, apples, greenhouses, energy solutions, and approximately every 3 meters, some bottles of wine. This was the Sival 2024 in a couple of words.…

Wave petunias selected by Tu Bloom Designs for this year's Grammy Awards

PanAmerican Seed® is thrilled to announce that its popular Wave® Spreading Petunias will star in the red-carpet designs of Tu Bloom, the official…

Deroose Plants and Sion Young Plants to start exclusive Phalaenopsis partnership on Asian market

Deroose Plants Group and Sion Young Plants join forces in an exclusive partnership for the cultivation and sales of Phalaenopsis on the Asian market,…

Chrysal celebrates 75 years of flower food

Chrysal celebrates 75 years of flower food this year. For three-quarters of a century, Chrysal's flower food has been extending the lifespan of…

Henke has obtained exclusive sales rights from Floser for the Dutch, German, and Belgian markets

As of January, Henke has obtained exclusive sales rights from Floser for the Dutch, German, and Belgian markets. Ronald van Dijk van Henke met…

Greenwood Plants, UK, wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2024

Greenwood Plants, a UK wholesale nursery, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2024 by the International Association…

Selecta one acquires 100% of Moraglia´s breeding program

The acquisition includes the complete breeding program of carnation cut flowers and other related species from the dianthus family as of 01.01.2024.…

Photo report IPM Essen 2024

Despite the number of visitors and participating companies being lower than in previous editions, IPM Essen is still the place to be for those in the green business.…

National Retail Federation survey:

US: More consumers planning to give flowers for Valentine's Day

Consumers are expected to spend a total of $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day this year, a little lower than it was expected in 2023 but still the third…

Zunino Cactus launches FlexiFlora:

"This new holder allows all stemless products to shine in an arrangement"

Succulents are becoming an increasingly popular product to use in bouquets and arrangements. Italian cactus and succulent grower Zunino Cactus noticed…