Busy start to IFTEX 2023

Kenyan growers continue diversifying their assortment

The IFTEX 2023 is on and when strolling down the busy aisles the large variety of flowers is striking attention. Deliflor is supplying Kenyan growers…

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Kuehne+Nagel acquires Morgan Cargo

Kuehne+Nagel signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a leading South African, UK, and Kenyan freight forwarder specializing in the transport and…

NL: Hem Genetics celebrates 25th anniversary

Hem Genetics celebrates 25 years, and that means time for celebration. At this 'youthful' age – on average, the big names in the worldwide breeding…

Mohammad Shayesteh, director of Agculture:

“We make both high light transmission and insulation available”

Last year, tomatoes were growing in a trial under Geysir glass. This year it's aubergines that are being grown in the WUR trial at Beliswijk. The…

Growers in several countries report lower plant mortality and pathogen-related losses thanks to Peroxide UltraPure

A solution for nurseries to combat plant pathogens and reduce mortality

Plant diseases caused by pathogens like Phytophthora, Fusarium, and Pythium pose significant challenges for growers, leading to crop losses and reduced…

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Czech architect CHK recreates greenhouse where science of genetics was born

Work has been completed on Mendel’s Greenhouse in Brno, Czechia; the founder of modern genetics conducted his experiments with varieties of pea…

Dümmen Orange presents retail solutions at the Chiba Pack trials in Japan

Dümmen Orange debuted with a series of innovative retail solutions at the Chiba Pack Trials in Japan. The event garnered great success, attracting over…

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US (WV): Gillespie’s Flowers and Productions celebrates 100 years in business

The Greenbrier is known across the country for its vibrant decor, but another staple of the resort is its display of freshly cut flowers. They’re…

33rd edition of trade fair GrootGroenPlus with many pluses

During the 33rd edition of the trade fair, the focus will be on the plant. It is turning into a trade fair that offers a lot of green. The focus is…

Jamaica Horticultural Society's Flower Show 2023 showcased a growing-strong industry

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Jamaica Horticultural Society (JHS) opened its gates at the corner of Gibson Drive and Gibson Close in Hope Pastures at 9:00…

India: Workshop on orchids cultivation in non-traditional areas and intensification in traditional areas

To give impetus to the cultivation of orchids in non-traditional areas and intensification in traditional areas of Eastern India, a Memorandum of…

Buyers sought for UK hydroponic salad grower

Steve Baluchi and Philip Armstrong of specialist business advisory firm FRP were appointed as Joint Administrators of Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh…

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Papua New Guinea: Goroka to host first ever flower show

The Goroka Show Committee will be hosting its first-ever Goroka Flower Show on June 10 & 11 in the EHP capital and home of the world-famous Goroka…

Star Alliance names Theo Panagiotoulias as new CEO

Theo Panagiotoulias has been appointed as CEO of Star Alliance. Mr. Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years of international experience in the airline…

Stephan Schmidt Group takes over customer base of clay segment from Griendstveen

With effect from 01.07.2023, Stephan Schmidt Group, one of Europe'sleading producers of clay granulates for the substrate industry willtake over the customer…

Ramón Melón joins IUNU as Head Grower

Ramón Melón has joined IUNU as Head Grower, where he’ll focus on helping growers optimize profitability daily. Ramón has worked in the greenhouse…

Registration open for HTA's National Plant Show 2023

The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) National Plant Show is back at the NAEC Stoneleigh this month, on Tuesday, 20, and Wednesday, 21 June 2023. With a…

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UK: RHS Flower Show visitors set for immersive treat at Tatton Park

The RHS Flower Show returns to Tatton Park in July – and visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a series of installations bringing together…

Lily Company to showcase full range during Dutch Lily Days

This year, Lily Company B.V. is participating in the Dutch Lily Days. During these days, you can come and admire almost all types of lilies from their total…

A workshop:

Growing media for ornamental crops

During this workshop, there will be a demonstration and technical discussion on the current crop project. This project investigates the use of…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City adds 1,000 new reefer containers for US-Mexico services

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the newest rail freight company in the United States, added 1,000 53-foot reefer containers for its Mexico Midwest Express…

Focus on bio-coatings

$1.85m raised to make paper packaging stronger and more recyclable

Brisbane-based company Earthodic has managed to create an innovative and trademarked bio-based coating solution 'Paperbarc', and recently attracted investments…

Direct cargo flight launched between Kenya and Israel

Through recently launched direct flights between the two countries, Kenya is focusing on export growth by increasing the volume of horticulture and other…