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“A broad spectrum bioinsecticide for sustainable pest management”

Recently Lallemand Plant Care expanded their biological crop protection portfolio with two new biopesticides. In 2022, the company acquired the…

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Outback Plants merges with Ball Horticultural

Outback Plants has merged its tissue culture supply management and genetics licensing activities with Ball Horticultural Company. According to Ball,…

NL: Quarterly flower and plant export turnover takes a step backwards

Dutch flower and plant exports will close the first quarter of 2023 with an export value of almost €2 billion. This was announced by the Vereniging van…

Schreurs hosts Brazilian floral influencers for an insightful technical visit

Schreurs welcomed a group of renowned Brazilian floral influencers for a technical visit on April 14. The visit was part of an extensive program and…

Collaboration in the lily industry

De Jong Lelies Holland and Deleeuw Flowerbulb Group are now working closely together in the lily trade. To guarantee continuity for their customers, Deleeuw Flowerbulb…

Chris Jorritsma joins Westbrook Greenhouse Systems as Sales Representative for US Midwest

Chris Jorritsma has joined the Westbrook Greenhouse Systems team as Sales Representative for U.S. Midwest.   “Chris brings a wealth of experience in the greenhouse…

Elgon Kenya Managing Director appointed to the global advisory council

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, has selected agro-input company Elgon Kenya as its strategic partner and appointed its…

Germany: New location and concept for Blumen Risse

In cooperation with the greenhouse builder Rabensteiner | Das Glashaus, Blumen Risse has realized an innovative flower market in Hückelhoven (DE) on…

Preparations for IFTF are well underway

Preparations for the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2023 are well underway and on schedule. The event will start on Wednesday, November…

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Japan: A flower park complete with large greenhouse and resident birds

Vogel Park is one of the stops on the Ichibata Electric Railway, a locally owned and operated train line along Lake Shinji’s northern shore. Those who…

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Aero Africa handles first Nairobi-Muscat SalamAir freighter

Air cargo management group Aero Africa has successfully handled the first SalamAir direct freighter from Nairobi, Kenya, to Muscat, Oman, since it was…

Season five of 'Life in Bloom' premieres across the U.S.

"I can hardly believe it's been five seasons already," exclaims J Schwanke, the show's host, and creator. 'Life in Bloom' is seen in the U.S. on public…

Environmental horticulture strategy motion tabled in Scottish Parliament

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed the tabling of a parliamentary motion by Rachael Hamilton MSP, which will bring about a debate on the…

Registration for FlowerTrials 2023 open

In week 24, FlowerTrials will again welcome all floriculture professionals from all over the world. From June 13 to 16, 60 breeders of potted and…

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Moorabool flower farmer’s blossoming app recognized with Agrifutures award

Glenmore entrepreneur Nikki Davey has been awarded the 2023 VIC AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her approach to sustainable farming practices in…

US: Apply for SAF's industry awards by May 1

The Society of American Florists is calling for nominations for several awards, which will be bestowed upon honorees during SAF Phoenix 2023, SAF’s 138th…

US (PA): Horti Society planted 110,00 bulbs along Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) planted 110,000 bulbs in gardens spanning along Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway, with 30,000 vibrant seasonal…

Nursery Zijdezicht kicks off Aster season with novelties

The Aster season starts in an exceptional way for the Dutch Nursery Zijdezicht from De Lier. They are kicking off the season with no less than two…

UK: Blue Diamond acquires 43rd Garden Centre

The first of two acquisitions for 2023 have been confirmed by the Managing Director, Alan Roper, which will be 'Beckworth Emporium' in…

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UK: Morrisons to cut 30 in-store florists as it looks to trim costs

Morrisons will cut 30 of its in-store florist stations as it looks to slim down costs. The supermarket chain, which doubled its number of in-store…

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US (UT): Locally-grown flower market opens in Pleasant Grove

Wednesday marks the grand opening of the Utah Flower Market, a collaborative effort between 12 farmers to bring locally-grown flowers to the wider…

US (MA): Botrytis detected on geranium leaves submitted to UMass lab

Botrytis blight was observed on geranium leaves submitted to the UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab this week. Botrytis has a wide host range and can…

Hundreds of orchids form backdrop at Milan's Salone del Mobile

From April 18 to 23, hundreds of orchids will decorate the Dutch pavilion Masterly during the international design fair Salone del Mobile in Milan.…

Orchids and fashion meet at Inspiration Event of The Orchid Growers

On Thursday, 13 April, orchid platform The Orchid Growers organized an afternoon for its clients, which was dedicated to their collaboration with…