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IFTEX celebrates 10th edition with a party

This week, the 10th edition of IFTEX is taking place and they celebrated this milestone on the evening of the show's second day at Samba Events. The…

CAN: CosMic Plants orchid grower receives MPS-ABC certificate

Having only started in 2022 with MPS-ABC environmental certification, CosMic Plants obtained MPS-A as their first qualification. Mike van…

AgriForce forms joint venture with Swiss firm to help with in-progress acquisitions

AgriFORCE has formed a joint venture with Agrigrada sarl, a Swiss management and consulting company. The joint venture is expected to help AgriFORCE's…

Italy: Alessandro Michelucci is the new president of Italian Nursery-people association

"It is a great satisfaction and an honor to lead a group that represents the leading business in Pistoia, a very important pole of work, skills and…

US: SAF adds breeder category to outstanding varieties competition

The Outstanding Varieties Competition at the Society of American Florists’ convention annually provides a glimpse at future floral trends. And this…

Heirloom Soils sees growth:

"Gardening world realizes the importance of treading lightly on Mother Earth's soil"

or four years, Heirloom Soils has been quietly toiling, honing their craft, and perfecting their soil mixes. Nestled in the heart of Texas, Heirloom…

Anthura's annual customer day dominated by energy transition in the floriculture sector

This year Anthura's annual customer day was dedicated to the energy transition. After a welcome speech by Marco van Herk, Alexander Formsma, policy…

UK: The horticultural industry warns of plant shortages for UK gardeners by 2027 if a ban on peat is brought forward

New data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shows there is likely to be a severe impact on plant availability after recent government…

Modiform launches novelties:

"Four new packs, four new sustainable solutions"

“With the launch of the 7583, 1476, 7635, and 7553, Modiform presents four new sustainable products that respond to the demands of our customers and…

Biostimulant wins EU LIFE Award 2023 in the Environment category

Van Iperen International and LandLab joint project, Plants for Plants®, has been awarded the EU LIFE Award 2023 in the Environment category. This achievement…

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Interflora celebrates 100th anniversary

The past month marked a very special occasion for Interflora, as it celebrated its milestone 100th birthday at its office in Sleaford. The celebrations…

Moving towards real-time pricing in Floriday

A common desire from plant growers is to move towards real-time pricing to respond to current market conditions. From buyers, on the other hand, we…

India: Scientists discover new Viola plant in Kashmir

Researchers at the University of Kashmir have discovered a new plant in the Kashmir Himalaya, which is one of the unique biodiversity hotspots in the world.…

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Botswana seeks to learn from Kenya Horticulture Trade

In the quest to become self-sufficient in food production, Botswana stands to learn a lot from Kenya, a country of similar size and geographic landmass…

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How Trinidad and Tobago's gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show can boost economy

With TT being awarded a gold medal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show in London by the Royal Horticultural Society, team leader Anthony Tang Kai and…

Rimini Rental responds to demand for rental machines in global greenhouse horticulture:

"Particularly high demand for tracked machines with slewing ring and pipe rail carts at the moment"

What do you do when you notice that, as a fitter, you are increasingly asked whether you also rent out your machines? You run with it, of course. "We saw…

Virolux by Agriplast:

Reducing the spread of viruses with double cover films

Managing the spread of viruses (e.g., New Delhi Virus on zucchini) is one of the main difficulties producers face during a cycle, as an excess of…

"Change, differing opinions, and respect for each other, that's timeless"

"When we moved to Zwethlaan in the late 1980s, we were the 'Jonkies.' 'Rabolaan' as it was popularly called, because all entrepreneurs were starting new…