Bachmann Group acquisition

HerkuPlast goes Swiss

The Bachmann Group is expanding its company and taking over HerkuPlast Kubern GmbH on 1 January 2025. The two owner-managed companies bring decades of experience in the field…

De Vroomen planning festivities as it celebrates 100th anniversary

De Vroomen Garden Products will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Jacobus Theodorus De Vroomen, born into a family of bulb growers, founded the…

Hortus Supplies International:

20 years of growth, partnership, and a vision for the future

On January 5, 2005, Hortus Supplies International was founded as a small company with big ambitions. Willem Bakker, Nico van der Spek, and Richard…

NL: New bulb washing machine to aid growers, importers

In collaboration with Machinefabriek Akerboom B.V. from Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, Holex Flower has developed the world's first bulb flower…

The Society of American Florists looks back on 2024

In a year defined by a shifting political landscape, destructive hurricanes, pivotal sustainability research, and market challenges, the Society of…

Plant Empowerment to hold course for growers in Mexico

Plant Empowerment is adding to its presence in Mexico in the coming years. As one of its focus markets, Mexico offers significant potential for…

Fons Barendse: farewell to a pillar of strength

During the traditional Christmas party just before Christmas, Van der Ende Group and some 150 colleagues said goodbye to a very special colleague: Fons…

Kenya on high alert over False Codling Moth

Kenya's floriculture industry is a vital part of the economy, generating millions in revenue and providing jobs to thousands of people. As the top…

Two Proven Winners ColorChoice varieties take top honors in Australia’s 2025 Plant of the Year

Proven Winners, ColorChoice, Fairytrail Bride, Cascade Hydrangea (Hydrangea × 'USHYD0405') and Skinny Fit ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'), (AU…

Fleuroselect delegates welcomed to the Netherlands for annual conference

Approximately 60 industry professionals gathered on December 4-5 in Deventer, the Netherlands, for the Fleuroselect Breeders and Distributors…

Grower evaluates Vietnamese flower market ahead of Tet

Many farmers in the Mekong Delta, who supply flowers and ornamental plants for the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) market predict that they are facing…

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How can Florida overcome labor challenges?

Florida is a national leader for producing plants such as tropical, foliage and house plants. The Sunshine State's nursery, greenhouse, landscape, and…

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January 2025 plant of the month: Hydrangea

For gardeners living at upper elevations, growing the lovely hydrangea is an excellent choice. Not only does the shrub love the cool moist air in…

Ethiopia's horticulture exports reach $216 million in first five months of 2024/25

In a recent update from Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, the horticulture sector has been reported to generate over 216 million USD in…