Stats on imports to PortMiami and the US

Cut flower ocean shipments continue to rise

The amount of flowers that are being shipped by ocean cargo keeps rising. At PortMiami, the largest destination port for cut flowers in the United…

Blooming Innovations expands range with self-bred varieties of Delphinium

After an extensive testing process, Blooming Innovations - based in Kenya and specializing in growing Hydrangea, Delphinium, Limonium Altaica, Limonium…

Belgium: Rosa 'Green Summer' awarded Gold at Florall 2023

Rosa Green Summer®, marketed by Meerplant BV from Meer (B), has been awarded a Gold Medal by the jury of the Belgian trade fair Florall 2023. The jury…

How Grodan and Walker Industries solved an agricultural waste management challenge

Can stone wool be recycled? Yes!

One of the biggest questions in agriculture is how to recycle waste. Whether it's drip tape, mulch film, nursery pots, or growing media, each product has been challenged to…

BioBee and BloomX

Partnership between producer and developer of bumblebees and beneficial insects

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. is celebrating 40 years of innovation and is one of the leading international producers of bumblebees for pollination and…

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NL: Excellence Roses certificates awarded, brings total assortment to 66

On Friday, March 10, 11 Excellence Roses certificates were awarded in Zeist. Like last year, 11 new roses have earned the Excellence Roses predicate.…

BASF Venture Capital GmbH invests in WayBeyond

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC), the corporate venture capital company of BASF SE, is investing in WayBeyond. Founded in New Zealand and now…

GASA Group hosts GASA Group Fair during Handelspladsen in Odense

"This way, visitors can explore a whole range of European spring plants"

Last week, GASA Group hosted their GASA Group Fair - spring edition - which took place at the same time as the well-known Handelsplasen in Odense,…

Grow Pro webinar series lineup released

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released the full lineup for the 2023 monthly Grow Pro Webinar Series. In these free webinars, nationally recognized…

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UK: Aldi scales up Fairtrade flower-worker scheme

Aldi UK is partnering with the Fairtrade Foundation on the next stage of a £400,000 program to empower women in the Ethiopian flower sector, with a…

Tristram Plants raises over £5000 for Ukraine appeal

Since 2022, Tristram Plants nurseries have been donating plants to the British Red Cross, and in doing so, have helped them raise £5,183 for the Ukraine Crisis…

Dümmen Orange presents latest export trends at HortEx Vietnam

Dümmen Orange showcased its latest and most exciting innovations for the Vietnamese horticulture industry at HortEx Vietnam 2023. Among the highlights…

UK: Dobbies announces nationwide 'Helping Your Community Grow' initiative

Back by popular demand, Dobbies, the UK's leading garden center, is launching its 2023 Helping Your Community Grow campaign. Designed to enhance communities…

NL: Violets make way for greenhouse allotments

At Kwekerij Onderdijk in Dalfsen, indoor allotments will be created in the greenhouse. At the moment, the greenhouse still contains violets, but they…

Fertilizer producer returns to profit after huge loss in 2021

Fertilizer producer Rosier has announced its 2022 financial figures. The operating result improved compared to 2021, despite war and energy woes. At 825…