Cultivate '25: New machines and awesome shirts

Today is the final day of Cultivate 2025 and despite the challenges the industry is dealing with, we're also happy to share positive news - it might…

Photos: Foertmeyer open house well visited (again)

Busy times at Foertmeyer last Saturday! The Ohio-based plant nursery built a completely new greenhouse facility and opened its doors this weekend for…

Steve Dionne and Ben Dobbe (re)join Wafex USA

Wafex USA has announced two significant leadership updates. Effective July 7, 2025, industry veteran Steve Dionne has rejoined Wafex USA as Managing…

Four Awards for Anthura at New Plant Awards

No less than four awards were presented to varieties from ornamental breeder Anthura during the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades…

Two Awards for Doppio Hydrangeas

At the HTA National Plant Show in England on June 18, Lendert de Vos and Sjaak van Schie BV won two awards for hydrangeas from their Doppio series. The award-winning plants…

Cross Atlantic partnership hopes to aid growers

Premier Tech has announced that Van der Knaap Group will be integrated into its Growers and Consumers Group. With a strong focus on sustainable,…

Metazet Poland celebrates 30th anniversary

Last week, Metazet Poland celebrated its 30th anniversary. A special moment for a branch that has played an important role in the Polish and…

Veiling Rhein-Maas

First half of 2025 marked by lower volumes and declining average prices

In the first half of 2025, Veiling Rhein-Maas achieved a product turnover of €245 million, coming close to the revenue levels of the past two years.…

More florists using FlorIT to measure their environmental footprint

An increasing number of florists are now calculating their environmental footprint using FlorIT, the Florist Impact Tool. This tool was specially…

If AI flowers look this good now, what happens next?

"Not long ago, I joined a Zoom meeting from a sleek, modern office background—complete with a stunning floral wall behind the conference table. But as…

India: Flower prices surge ahead of holy month

Ahead of Shrawan month, in which devotees flock to temples of Lord Shiva to offer prayers, prices of flowers have gone up. In the wholesale flower market…

Using tulip nets to save lives in Ukraine

The 5 R's of sustainability are Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle brought together the needs of Ukraine and capacity of the volunteers from…

NL: AI tool creates custom planting plans

Dutch garden plant company Yarinde has introduced a new online tool that allows garden lovers in the Netherlands and Belgium to receive a personalized…

US (LA): Baton Rouge Orchid Society hosts 43rd annual show

Nestled in the quiet nature refuge of LSU's Rural Life Museum, the Baton Rouge Orchid Society held its 43rd annual show this weekend. The show brought…

India: Lack of support leaves Goan orchid growers distressed

Once considered a unique and eco-friendly agricultural practice in Goa, orchid farming is now on the brink of extinction. Farmers involved in this…

UK: More details released for 2025 Battle of Flowers

Further details of this year's scaled-down Battle of Flowers event in Jersey have been announced by organizers. The free event will consist of two…

US: Three new AAS winners announced for 2026

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North…

UK: Leeds agency appointed by flower delivery firm to support German growth

Leeds-based marketing agency connective3 has been appointed by a European flower, plant and gift delivery company to support its growth in Germany.

Meeting held at Covimer nurseries to test Sanodyna in the field

Sustainable sanitisation technologies for nurseries and horticulture

A demonstration day focused on the use of the "Sanodyna On Site" system, i.e. a technology designed to improve hygiene and safety in agricultural and…

Interview with both Adrie and Joost Visbeen on the occasion of DLG's centenary

"We're a one-stop shop for fresh produce clients exporting to the UK"

Two years ago, Daily Logistics Group (DLG) opened a renovated office and a new 5,500+m² crossdock center in the Netherlands. With another branch in…