Tomasz Michalik, Vitroflora

“It was a strategical decision to enter the West-European market”

"The potential of perennials is huge. New varieties and species continue to emerge. It is the only group of plants that still develops, there are so…

Royal Flora Holland

NL: How will the new EU packaging legislation (PPWR) affect the floriculture sector?

On 24 April 2024, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was approved by the European Parliament. However, it will not become final until…

HUN: "Ornamental horticulture will continue to be a stable and prominent product field in the future"

The situation of the ornamental horticulture sector is stable, and in the medium term it contains significant growth potential – said Sándor Farkas,…

NL: Dekker Chrysanten Welcomes New Trade Marketer for Eastern Europe

Dekker Chrysanten, one of the largest chrysanthemum breeders in the world, has today welcomed Elena Tuleva as the new trade marketer for Eastern…

New 3-in-1 precision handheld monitor launched

Bluelab launched the OnePen™, a 3-in-1 connected handheld device designed to elevate the efficiency and accuracy of plant monitoring. The OnePen…

High quality through balancing energy between development and improvement

When you think of a breeding company, new colors and special features for consumers come to mind. However, speaking with Kathy McKay, area manager for…

Macpac welcomes new hires, Lloyd and Jim Kershaw

Macpac, a thermoformed packaging manufacturer, has welcomed Lloyd and Jim Kershaw to the business. The sons of owner and Managing Director, Graham…

Fifty years of VD Horst

On Monday 2 September 2024 VD Horst celebrated its 50th anniversary. In Poeldijk (the Netherlands), the spraying company will be celebrating this. And of course, this…

NL: Elburg-Smit celebrates 90 year anniversary

2024 is a special year for Elburg-Smit,a company that is internationally active in the botanical sector, producing labels and packaging. This year,…

Priva Partners with TriEst for Advanced Irrigation Solutions

"More of our clients show interest in protective structures as tunnels and greenhouses"

As interest in horticultural techniques grows among their clients, the North American company TriEst Ag Group has announced a partnership with Priva.…

Port of Rotterdam to build new agrifood terminal

Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance to European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. To further…

Webinars

Nutrients in flower fertility, diagnostics and mimics: Calcium, iron and magnesium

E-Gro is sharing webinars on the importance of nutrients in flower fertility, diagnostics, and the common mimics for floriculture. The speakers for all…

"It's never really about small amounts"

Netherlands: New fund developed by agricultural entrepreneurs

Imagine: you want to buy land and suddenly the opportunity arises to get that much sought-after plot. You sign up, try to get the necessary finance,…

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Indonesia: Improving plant propagation skills using tissue culture techniques for consevation activists

Ngesrepbalong Village has been designated as an ecotourism village. To support the realization of the ecotourism village, the local community is…

Danja Vermeulen

Easyfairs and World Horti Center continue their partnership

In 2023, Easyfairs partnered with the World Horti Center. This partnership aims to foster the horticulture sector as well as to, where possible,…

"Business model Dutch horticulture sector is bankrupt"

In the Dutch horticulture and agriculture sectors, scaling up is still a common term and also an ambition. It would be a necessity in the light of…

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AU: Bloom springs into action with exciting experiences

Celebrate spring with the City of Greater Bendigo's exciting Bloom program featuring the highly anticipated tulip displays, family fun activities,…

Belgium: PTS Mechelen invests in rainwater storage facility

Six water tanks were installed on the campus of PTS Mechelen this summer, shares the Province of Antwerp. The installation of the tanks finishes a new…