“Revolution is a red that stands apart”

With retailers in the EU and UK seeking brighter red rose varieties, Kenyan grower Shalimar Fresh is seeing early success with Revolution® from De…

UK: Is the new SPS Agreement a win for trade but a loss for British growers?

Last week, the UK and EU announced a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement as part of a broader effort to reset post-Brexit relations. The…

Biodegradable solutions and a grower-decision tool

Wageningen University & Research proves circular plastics in horticulture works

With plastic use under scrutiny and sustainability goals climbing higher on the agenda, a major research project by Wageningen University & Research is…

UK: Lupins aid ambience of "heavenly" flower market

West Country Lupins have been a popular plant at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, with New Covent Garden Flower Market seeing high demand over the past…

How 2025 policy shifts are reshaping the floral industry

In a special episode of The Bloom Show's Blooming Alert Series, Sahid Nahim hosted Jennifer Diaz, President of Diaz Trade Law, and Santiago Gomez de la…

A look at the current state of the Chinese flower market

China is one of the world's top flower producers, exporting millions of flowers each year. The country's production of potted plants keeps rising,…

UK: New greenhouse roof cleaning drone service launched

Specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, are now offering a drone spraying service to clean or tint…

CAN: Westbrook Greenhouse Systems appoints new Director of Venlo Sales

Westbrook Greenhouse Systems has appointed Andrew Schooley as Director of Venlo Sales. Andrew brings a lifelong connection to the greenhouse industry,…

US: Gardens America supports Memorial Day flower program at Arlington National Cemetery

Memorial Day holds a special place in the hearts of Americans as a day of remembrance and honor for the brave men and women. Who sacrificed their lives…

US: AFE funding 12 projects for a total of $636,525 over 2025/2026

In 2025-2026, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) is funding 12 research projects for a total of $636,525. The four new projects and eight continuing…

UK: HTA welcomes Irish Embassy's celebration of horticulture

On the evening of 22 May, His Excellency Martin Fraser, the Irish Ambassador to Great Britain and his wife, Deirdre, hosted a special event to…

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces enhanced allotment customisation on myCargo platform

In response to the growing demand for a seamless, flexible, and fully digital cargo experience, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo recently released a…

UK: Springfields Designer Outlet appointed as RHS Partner Garden

Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure has announced that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has awarded Springfields Festival Gardens the coveted…

China: RCEP cuts tariffs, streamlines customs clearance for fresh exports

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement, has enabled more traders to benefit from tariff reductions,…

UK: A quarter of a million tulips picked for Lincolnshire parade

The final preparations are under way for this year's Spalding Flower Parade. About a quarter of a million tulips have been hand-picked by 30 volunteers. They…

Future-proofing horticulture

From integrated protection to integrated cultivation

Integrated pest management, which combines crop protection products with natural enemies, has long provided a balance in which growers could find…

NL: Aardwarmte Maasdijk officially fully operational

It took a while, but Aardwarmte Maasdijk is operational. At the usually unmanned mining location, where normally at most a single operator or…

Practical tools for converting data into cultivation strategy

"If you don't have it, get it," say Ton Habraken from Svensson and René Beerkens from Hoogendoorn Growth Management. They're talking about net…