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Danish ornamental industry celebrates 40th anniversary with Royal presence

The Danish ornamental industry is set to mark its 40th anniversary in 2024 and will be celebrating this milestone at the IPM Essen, which commemorates…

Chinese rose growers shifting to soilless cultivation

Cutting roses are one of the flowers with the largest growing surface area and market share in China. With the market's demand for high-quality flowers…

"We want to be the largest Mandevilla grower in the Netherlands"

It's uncharted territory for them, but Stef (26) and Tim Koene (35) have become horti entrepreneurs. After Tim became a co-owner nine years ago, Stef…

Vertify renovates Honselersdijk location

The Vertify location at Zwethlaan 52 in Honselersdijk, nestled in the heart of Westland, is currently undergoing a renovation to be fully up-to-date…

Philippines: Women bank on ‘flower power’ as a sunrise industry in Quirino

Fossilized flowers are fast becoming a popular product of Quirino province. It has become one of the best-selling local products that has penetrated…

Plants harbor ancient, ultra-fast responsiveness

New research from Wageningen University & Research reveals that plants respond to a plant growth hormone within seconds, much faster than previously…

US: CalFlowers improves relationship with FedEx

CalFlowers has upped its existing partnership with FedEx, which provides exclusive discounts and benefits tailored to the floral industry. In…

Three young horticultural professionals reach finals for the AIPH Young International Grower of the Year Award

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) announces the three young horticultural professionals who have been selected as…

Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade 2024: the winners

Tradition, marching bands, and good weather prevailed at the 135th Rose Parade in California to welcome 2024. For months, floral artists have been…

Olde Bolhaar Eco-Service BV is the new owner of Recycling Centrum Zuid-Oost Drenthe Emmen:

NL: More compost for the horticultural sector

As of January 1, 2024, Olde Bolhaar Eco-Service is the new owner of Recycling Centrum Zuid-Oost Drenthe in Emmen. Recycling Centrum in Emmen is one of…

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US: CAES renews the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine for Connecticut

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), in cooperation with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), continued to detect…

NL: Catholic Christmas celebration at greenhouse builder

In the days leading up to Christmas Eve, the business premises of greenhouse builder Havecon were transformed into a festive space. This year, the…

Bangladesh: Standard Chartered to partner with KMSS to boost sustainable floriculture industry development

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has joined hands with Khulna Mukti Seba Sangstha (KMSS) to encourage returnee migrants and community members to…

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NL: Greenhouse zone in Harmelerwaard under scrutiny

In the Dutch hamlet of Harmelerwaard, residents don't want housing to be developed within the greenhouse zones, a study found. In the absence of other…

Behind the scenes at a Taiwanese phalaenopsis breeder

Houchih Lin is Royal Base Corporation's general manager, a Taiwanese phalaenopsis breeder. The company, which is based in Taipei but also has a tissue…

NL: More time than anticipated to complete geothermal project

Realizing geothermal projects don't come with no hiccups. This is again evident from a new update from Aardwarmte Vogelaer. After a recent setback,…

Greenhouse builders construct winter wonderland

"We can actually handle anything that is based on the greenhouse construction system," Mario Storm mentioned last year. A special project in the…

NL: Westland region to get another vegetable greenhouse

They thought about this for about a year, and now, finally, the growers at Perkgoedland in Maasdijk are making a change. No more large-scale sales of…