A look at Iran’s challenging flower and plant market

“Times are tough, we place our hopes on Mother’s Day”

For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a…

Plants Nouveau

Riding new trends at D.S. Cole Growers

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

D.S. Cole Growers in New Hampshire keeps a close eye on market trends for young plants. "Our goal is to deliver what customers want, even before they…

New Executive Director for CalFlowers

CalFlowers has announced that Lane DeVries has been appointed as Executive Director of CalFlowers. In addition to leading CalFlowers' operations,…

UK supermarket uses Valentine's bouquets to do good

For the first time, all of Waitrose' Valentine's Day bouquets this year will contain flowers grown and supplied through Waitrose Foundation farms in…

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Black root rot: "Still a danger to growers"

Succulents have year-round popularity, and many greenhouses have increased production due to demand for individual plants and decorative combination…

Anthogether introduces three new cut anthuriums

Spring 2025 is in bloom with the introduction of three new cut anthuriums from Anthogether. Meet the deep red Cerato®, the double-colored Licosa® and…

Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

"There is once again a great demand for outdoor plants"

4 and 5 February saw the Spring Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt. Together with the adjacent Groen-Direkt sample fair, the trade event was…

Photo report IPM Essen

The 41st edition of the IPM Essen has come to a close. This year, the trade fair welcomed over 40,000 visitors (+5% compared to last year), with 1,434 exhibitors from 45…

Belgian flower grower launches pilot project using duckweed for food

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, reports VRT. Starting this week, duckweed has been allowed to be sold from Europe…

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India: Exotic gladiolus to be grown in high-altitude areas

An oft-seen flower in popular gardens for generations, gladiolus – a flower once only native to Africa and Asia Minor, can now be grown in the…

Dates announced for The Floral Conference 2025

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced that this years edition of The Floral Conference will take place on Feb. 24-26 in…

Chrysal to organize wedding seminar at Myplant & Garden

Chrysal International is present at the Myplant & Garden fair at the wedding flowers booth and organizes the seminar BloomingLove, in collaboration…

Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2026 theme

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses newly installed President Mark Leavens, announced the 2026 theme, "The Magic in Teamwork." The theme celebrates the…

UK: HTA hosts webinar on Endangered Species Trade

On Wednesday (5 February), the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted a webinar on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species…

1.2 million flowers in Kalba Flower Exhibition

Mohamed Ibrahim Al Jasmi, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Kalba Flower Exhibition, announced the expansion of the exhibition in its 13th…

Sven Dumoulin appointed chief legal officer of COFRA Holding

COFRA Holding AG appoints Sven Dumoulin as chief legal officer (CLO). From 1 June 2025, he succeeds Bernard Roelvink, who is retiring. Sven brings more…

Stöcklin Logistik AG presents itself for the first time at Fruit Logistica:

"Fully automated direct picking of item-on-store-mix pallets"

Stöcklin Logistik AG will make its first appearance at Fruit Logistica this year, presenting its range of intralogistics solutions tailored for the fruit and…