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“In over 35 years of operations, we’ve seen a lot change in the foliage market”

A lot is happening in the foliage market. Consumer demand is skyrocketing, and new players are entering. How is the market developing, and how will it…

Vietnamese growers look for irrigation and water solutions during HortEx 2023

In Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the HortEx tradeshow has come to an end. During the show, growers looked for answers to the challenges they are dealing with…

Van der Voort Youngplants and Deroose Plants USA together in Spathiphyllum

Van der Voort Youngplants of The Netherlands and Deroose Plants Inc, Apopka, Florida, have entered into an agreement to jointly introduce Spathiphyllum…

"Automatic nutrient measurement is ready to be put into practice"

The first four measurement systems to automatically measure nutrients will be installed at Dutch growers this spring. This puts CE-Line on the eve of…

Poisonous daffodils mistaken for spring onions at British supermarket

A mistake was made at the British supermarket Marks & Spencer this week. Staff at the supermarket chain mistook daffodil bulbs for spring onions.…

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US (VA): International horticulture automation solutions company to establish first U.S. operation in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that ISO Group, a Netherlands-based innovative supplier of automation solutions in protected horticulture, will…

Clarity about Plant load, Assimilate, and Plant balance in ornamental crops

An optimal greenhouse climate enables ornamental growers to get the most out of their crops. They can control properties such as Plant load,…

As of March 2, 2023

EU: 13 countries affected by import ban on plant material susceptible to Xylella fastidiosa

As of Thursday, March 2, 2023, the import of plant material susceptible to Xylella fastidiosa is no longer permitted for 13 third countries: Argentina,…

Photo report Myplant & Garden

Myplant & Garden has once again proven to be the show for the Italian horticulture, garden, and landscape industry. This year with the highest number of visitors in the show's…

Royal FloraHolland decides to participate in Euro Plant Tray

At the end of January, Royal FloraHolland's management and Supervisory Board approved Royal FloraHolland's participation in the Euro Plant Tray (EPT)…

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US: The Bloom Show will be live at WFFSA’s FDC once again

Above All Flowers, New Bloom Solutions, Details Flowers Software, and WF&FSA  (Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association) are bringing you brand new…

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Over 1.3 thousand tons of flowers imported in Kazakhstan ahead of Women’s Day

Over 1.3 thousand tons of flowers, or 24.6 million buds worth $9.5 million, were imported to Kazakhstan in January-February this year as the country…

Has the Internet replaced fairs and exhibitions?

Can everything really be transferred to the Internet? Do people who predict the end of exhibitions do everything remotely? Do they visit domestic and…

UK: Wyevale Nurseries supplies trees as part of Council’s ‘tree planting’ ambitions

Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford has supplied more than 100 different projects with trees as part of Gloucestershire County Council's commitment to plant…

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Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation announces grant proposal deadline

April 1, 2023, is the deadline for submission of the grant proposals for research and educational projects in floriculture and related fields of plant…

"Embrace tulips for Women's Day 2023"

US: Sun Valley sees flower sales match the rising enthusiasm for Women’s Day

It's almost March 8th, which means Women's Day. "This year's theme for Women's Day is 'Embrace Equity,' and this matches beautifully with the cut…

UK: Ellesmere Port florist shuts down shop due to 'astronomical running costs'

A florist has been forced to permanently shut down their shop and trade from home due to 'astronomical running costs.' Blooming Lovely, which has been based in…