CIOPORA is the International Association of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Horticultural Varieties
Breeders of such varieties account for two-thirds of all Plant Variety Right (PVR) titles in the world. For more than 50 years, CIOPORA has been representing these breeders in all matters of Intellectual Property (IP) Protection, aiming to foster an environment in which the innovation of these breeders can flourish. The main priority of CIOPORA is the constant development and enhancement of systems of Intellectual Property Protection for plant innovation. CIOPORA enjoys the observer status at the Administrative Council of CPVO and the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). CIOPORA unites breeders of all asexually reproduced horticultural plants with a broad portfolio of species and varieties on the market. CIOPORA is a member-based, non-profit organisation with currently 125 members from over 20 countries on five continents.
W: www.ciopora.org
ENA, the European Nurserystock Association, represents nursery stock growers’ organisations all over Europe.
The nurseries, where live plants are propagated, grown and traded, are members of regional or national nursery organisations that are members of the ENA. Twenty two European countries currently constitute the membership of ENA: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
W: www.enaplants.eu
EPIC promotes the sustainable development of organisations working in the field of photonics
EPIC is the world-leading industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe. We foster a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC publishes market and technology reports, organizes technical workshops and B2B roundtables, supports EU funding proposals, advocacy and lobbying, education and training activities, standards and roadmaps, pavilions at exhibitions.
W: www.epic-assoc.com
Fleuroselect is an international organisation for the ornamental plants industry.
For more than 45 years, industry professionals have joined together to test and evaluate new pot and bedding plants, promote award winners, protect member varieties, network with each other and contribute to the development and advancement of the industry as a whole. The four current Business Units are Breeders, Production & Distribution, Home Gardening and Protection. Activities such as policing illegally reproduced cuttings, a market survey of seedling and cutting sales and networking conferences are self-funding.
W: www.fleuroselect.com
Florint, the International Florist Organisation, is a non-profit umbrella organisation supporting the professional florist and nurturing the flower sector.
Our mission is to improve the business life of floral entrepreneurs. To do so, we provide added value to florist associations in 20+ countries – our members. We help them to provide florists with best business practices, market opportunities, reliable information and cost-reduction programs.
• Florint establishes partnerships with select organisations in the flower chain to achieve this mission. We work together to make business better for all of us, and to collectively defend the interests of the floral industry.
• To promote craftsmanship, Florint regularly organises the junior and senior European Florist Championship: Eurofleurs and the Europa Cup! These competitions stimulate innovation and highlight the art of flowers – effectively promoting the sector to the public.
• We also work hard to support progressive floristry education; to improve the international exchange of skills and expertise, and to professionalise and standardise floral design assessment.
Florint is a vital partner for forward-looking florists, associations as well as sector businesses. Do you want to work together on behalf of the industry? Get in touch with us now via: [email protected]
W: www.florint.org
Naktuinbouw monitors and promotes the quality of products, processes and chains in horticulture.
Naktuinbouw (the Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture) promotes and monitors the quality of products, processes and production chains in the horticultural sector. The main focus is on propagating material, of national and international origin.
W: www.naktuinbouw.nl
Ornamental Plants & Flowers Mexico is the first international fair for the flower industry in Mexico.
From 17 to 19 November 2021, the Ornamental Plants & Flowers Expo in Mexico City will be a unique opportunity to open up the country’s industry. This event will generate business that drives the value chain by exhibiting products and services in four exhibition areas like Plants and Flowers, Gardening and Landscaping, Floristry and Decoration, and Technology and Innovation.
W: www.opfexpo.com
Union Fleurs represent, promote and defend the interests of the international floricultural trade.
Union Fleurs was founded in 1959 in Brussels as an international umbrella organisation for national associations and companies active in the floricultural trade.
Its main purpose is to represent and promote the interests of traders of cut flowers, cut foliage and pot plants.
Union Fleurs has nowadays members in 20 countries worldwide, gathering over 3.000 companies involved in the import, export, wholesale and distribution of cut flowers and pot plants.
W: unionfleurs.org
World Horti Center is the knowledge and innovation centre of the international greenhouse horticulture sector.
A leading platform where business, education, research and government jointly innovate, connect, inspire and share knowledge.
World Horti Center connect parties who want to contribute in sustainable food supply and greening the world. Leading horticultural companies and innovations are represented at our year-round trade fair. Here is a complete reflection of technology, supply, floriculture and food horticulture.
In order to continue to innovate and maintain its lead as an international sector, World Horti Center has a state-of-the-art research center with 38 greenhouse departments where researchers, entrepreneurs and various education institutions jointly conduct research. In addition, World Horti Center offers a learning environment for global talent and we work together with leading (green) universities.
World Horti Center is a unique collaboration between education, research, entrepreneurs and the government with an international focus. MBO Westland, Vertify, WHC Expo bv and Municipality of Westland together form World Horti Center.
W: www.worldhorticenter.nl
China Flowers & Horticulture is one of the most authoritative and influential periodicals of the floriculture industry in China. It was founded in 2001, sponsored by the China Flower Association and directed by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The magazine editorial committee is composed of secretaries of flower associations and branches of the China Flower Association and nearly 50 well-known flower horticultural entrepreneurs in China.
The magazine is published biweekly, on the 1st and 15th of each month, which is printed in full colour coated paper in the international 16K version. It aims at introducing industry policies, researching the theories, guiding mass consumption, and fostering the development of the industry. It highlights guidance, knowledge and practicality and integrates policies, scientific technologies, production, and market information together to meet the needs of readers. It timely reports the latest trends of the market and prices, provides a detailed explanation of new policies, professional investigation of hot spots, and global latest flower technology. It also introduces the newest varieties and products of the industry in detail and provides practical technology and experience.
FloraCulture International magazine, (FCI), is a publication specific to the international floricultural industry.
It is distributed directly to individuals and through FCI Partner Associations, (consisting mainly of growers, breeders, wholesalers, landscapers and some retail), on a bi-monthly basis from the Americas to Australasia in both printed and digital forms.
Our publishing organisation is the global horticultural Expo licencing body, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). This governing body has membership associations whose prime purpose is to champion the power of plants.
Each edition of FCI has thorough articles based upon a country from around the world and its specific horticultural industry.
We write about themes in celebration of floriculture. These include propagation, breeding, substrates and sustainability; flower trials and auctions; process automation and horticultural machinery; packaging and plastic alternatives; cold chain logistics and transportation; biophilia and Green City planning.
Currently, 5,500 subscribers receive printed versions directly, and 100,000 welcome it digitally – and many more people see it online every day.
FCI is delivered to 142 countries across the globe and features at many expos, and trades shows throughout the world.
In summary, FCI magazine, through its global reach, will enable your business to promote your brand and give visibility to your products in both new and existing target markets.
W: www.floracultureinternational.com
Horticulture Week is the leading information service for professionals working in horticulture including garden retail, ornamentals production, edibles production, landscape design & build, parks management, professional gardening, turf care and arboriculture.
W: www.hortweek.com
IL FLORICULTORE is the first trade magazine founded in Italy for the floriculture industry, since 1964, IL FLORICULTORE is a valuable source of news and information for generations of growers, retailers and everyone involved in the plants & flowers market. With technical and generic articles it covers subjects as cultivation techniques and growing systems, trends and marketing, breeding and market data, pest control, flower design, fertilizers, education and careers, retail and supplies, irrigation, financial aspects, trade exhibitions, seminars and more. Together with its active website (www.ilfloricultore.it), newsletter and social media channels, IL FLORICULTORE connects advertisers with the most qualified readership (growers, garden centres, florists, gardeners, crossbreeders and plant-breeders, wholesalers, manufacturers and traders of supplies, agents of plants seeds and bulbs and, generally, those who are interested in the ornamental horticulture).
W: www.ilfloricultore.it
More and more specialisation in horticulture was one of the reasons for the creation of Pod Osłonami PL. It is devoted to the cultivation of vegetables and ornamental plants in greenhouses and foil tunnels, as well as issues related to the growing production of berry plants undercover.
Vegetable and floriculture specialities have a lot in common and they often interpenetrate in practice – for example in traditional farms growing in tunnels, where tomatoes or cucumbers are grown in the spring cycle and chrysanthemums in autumn. Also in modern farming, for example, vegetable and decorative novelties are promoted – such as pot tomatoes or mini-peppers with ornamental fruit intended for sale in garden centres. With the changing economic situation in horticulture, it is worth being open to any new products that allow you to exist and stay on the market.
I hope you will be interested in the articles presented on the Pod Osłonami PL website. Over time, they will be expanded with new sections, I will be grateful for your suggestions on the topics presented. Feel free to jointly create the content of the portal.
W: www.podoslonami.pl
