Headlines

United Kingdom

05/07/2022

Magnificent seven’ clock up 230+ years of service at UK-based Wyevale Nurseries

HEREFORD, UK: Six current and one retired team member from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have recently been recognised for notching-up…

World

05/07/2022

AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2023 Opens for Entries

The prestigious International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2023, organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), is…

Netherlands

04/07/2022

Meijer Roses and Fransen Roses earn top accolade at Floriade Best in (Greenhouse) Show Awards

ALMERE, Netherlands: A luxury, large-headed rose with a high petal count and featuring spectacular blooms in peach, pink and green…

Latest Issue

Webinars

8 June 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Central European Summertime

Free webinar to focus on mass-market floral retail in Poland

6 April 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Central European Time

What to import and how to procure flowers and plants from Türkiye

25 October 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CEST

Scent with love: matchmaking global cut flower growers with the wedding industry

Most Read

  1. Ecuadorian Protest: another challenge to floriculture?
  2. Germany cancels federal horticulture show BUGA for…
  3. Almere City government steps down after Floriade…
  4. Dutch Avalanche+ rose growers present the Pope’s…
  5. Benary conducts PGR trials in Platycodon
  6. Floating Flower Parade wows the crowds after…
  7. Takii renews Van Gogh Museum partnership
  8. Shortlist Announced for the Inaugural AIPH World…
  9. IBMA hails EU wide definition of biological…
  10. The UK’s Horticultural Trades Association launches its…

Video

Poland

Focus on mass-market floral retail in Poland

Turkey

What to import and how to procure flowers and plants from Türkiye

Italy

FCI matchmakes the wedding flowers market altogether in a global webinar

World

Houseplants webinar reviews how the industry can sustain the current ‘plantdemic’

Production

Production

Production

Netherlands

30/06/2022

Boskoop Royal Horticultural Society (KVBC) presents 11 Excellence Roses Certificates for seven international rose breeders

ALMERE, Netherlands: Helma van der Louw, chairwoman of Boskoop’s Royal Horticultural Society (KVBC), awarded seven international rose breeders for their…

Australia

28/06/2022

Greenlife Industry Australia publishes nursery paper on HLB risk in production nurseries

CASTLE HILL, Australia: Australia’s industry body Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) reports that the country is increasing its biosecurity for an…

Netherlands

26/06/2022

Benary conducts PGR trials in Platycodon

VENHUIZEN, Netherlands:  Now that plant growth regulator Tilt is no longer authorised, German plant breeder and seed supplier Benary has…

Country Showcase

Iran

04/04/2022

Roses bloom through many challenges in Iran

On 21 March, Iranians worldwide celebrated the Persian New Year, or Nowruz. For this occasion, we asked flower…

Ukraine

01/04/2022

The global flower industry speaks in one voice: ‘Our heart really goes out to Ukraine’

Flower growers, importers, handlers, trade associations and exporters associated with the floristry, landscaping, garden retail and entertainment industry,…

Belgium

01/03/2022

Bringing attention to mental wellbeing within Belgium’s ornamentals sector

At its annual conference, held as a zoom meeting in Ghent on 14 December 2021, the Belgian board…

Canada

11/01/2022

YOTG 2022: Appreciating Canada’s horticultural heritage

“Live the Garden Life” is a cheery New Year’s Resolution, and it’s also the Canadian Garden Council’s call-to-action…

South Korea

01/03/2021

Signs of thaw for South Korea’s flower industry

Ornamental horticulture in South Korea has long been side-lined due to the country’s focus on rapid industrialisation and…

South Africa

01/03/2021

South Africa’s Together We Bloom charity is built to last

Together We Bloom is a not-for-profit charitable initiative started by the horticultural industry in South Africa in association…

China

24/02/2021

China’s high horticultural ambitions are already worth an estimated $20 billion

BEIJING, China: Uncle Wang is becoming part of a growing band of 'influencers' in China who sell flowers…

Portugal

27/01/2021

Portugal has the right conditions for a growing market

Reporting on Portugal’s domestic production, including figures is not an easy task as reliable data is limited and…

China

05/11/2020

China’s ornamental horticulture in focus

Author: Wen-Ke Dong* BEIJING, China: Ornamental horticulture and landscaping in China grew from practically nothing in the early…

Georgia

03/01/2020

Georgia’s boxwood apocalypse

Author: Dr Audrey Gerber / Photos: Iryna Matsiakh Outbreak and spread of pests and diseases of Boxwood threaten…

Devastation of boxwood in Georgia forest

Markets

Markets

Markets

Markets

Germany

30/06/2022

Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) welcomes Kenya as new partner country

BONN/BERLIN, Germany:  Import Promotion Desk (IPD), an initiative established by the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA)…

Netherlands

30/06/2022

UAE, and Kazakh delegations visit the Netherlands to learn about greenhouse horticulture

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Trade delegations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kazakhstan have visited the Netherlands in week 24 to…

Netherlands

30/06/2022

Groenland Holding and L&M Groep join forces to become One Flora Group

AALSMEER, Netherlands: Groenland Holding, consisting of Celieplant, Bouquetnet, Bloominess and Greenpacker, and L&M Group have merged to create One Flora…

Belgium

28/06/2022

IBMA hails EU wide definition of biological control as ‘a significant breakthrough in modern agriculture’

BRUSSELS, Belgium: IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, has hailed the EU wide definition of biological control as ‘a significant…

Novelties

Germany

18/06/2022

Petunia grandiflora Bee’s Knees wins FleuroStar Award 2022-23

Fleuroselect, the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry, is proud to announce that the FleuroStar Award 2022-23 crown is for Petunia grandiflora Bee’s Knees from Florensis. Hagen Kalläne, Retail…

Netherlands

13/06/2022

Seed-raised and compact branching Perovskia Bluesette to debut at FlowerTrials

HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT, Netherlands: The first-ever seed raised Perovskia with compact growth habit to debut at the coming FlowerTrials. Perovskia has many merits. In the border, it has the transparent effect to to…

Netherlands

13/06/2022

These are Syngenta’s 19 Stars of the FlowerTrials show

ENKHUIZEN, Netherlands: On the even of FlowerTrials, Syngenta Flowers announces the launch of the Syngenta Flowers’ Stars collection, a selection of the company’s best genetics. The first edition of this…

United Kingdom

09/06/2022

Wyevale Nurseries enters nine new plants for National Plant Show awards

HEREFORD, UK: UK-based Wyevale Nurseries has entered nine new plants for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this month. Wyevale’s main business is…

Australia

01/06/2022

Novel Australian native flowers for the world market

Australia’s unique native flowers have potential as new and exciting products worldwide for cut flower and ornamental plant markets. But turning that potential into commercial success is not easy. Bettina…

Logistics

Logistics

Logistics

Logistics

Netherlands

15/06/2022

AFKLMP Cargo adds new and unique Modify My Booking feature to its myCargo customer portal

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, Netherlands: Collaboration is the key to affordable, reliable and efficient shipping. That’s why Air France KLM Martinair Cargo…

United Kingdom

02/06/2022

Global floral community gathers to discuss supply chain issues

NEWARK, USA: Members of the global floral community gathered in Miami May 25 to better understand and discuss key supply…

Kenya

31/05/2022

Kenya and the Netherlands strengthens transportation of flowers by sea by signing a Framework of Cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya: The signing of the framework of cooperation between Kenya Flower  Council and the Embassy of the Kingdom of…

Netherlands

19/05/2022

Dutch Hardt Hyperloop and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, FS Italian Group link MOU to continue joint study

DELFT, Netherlands: The partnership between the FS Italian Group, through Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, and Hardt Hyperloop on a new hyperloop…

Tech

Tech

Tech

Tech

Netherlands

20/06/2022

Dutch-based Bosman Van Zaal and Dordt Contractors & Management from Ontario ink collaboration agreement

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Bosman Van Zaal CEO Marco Braam and Willem Ligthart, director of Dordt Contractors & Water Management put their…

Netherlands

18/06/2022

Horticulture meets technology at GreenTech RAI Amsterdam

GreenTech RAI Amsterdam 2022 was the global meeting place for horticulture professionals (14 – 16 June). Finally, it was again…

Belgium

11/05/2022

Biobest and PATS join forces in data-driven crop protection by scouting moths with cameras

WESTERLO, Belgium: Technology company PATS and biocontrols supplier Biobest have developed a new tool for Integrated Pest Managment scouting in…

China

28/04/2022

Mid-market companies in China’s horticulture sector seek simple tech solutions

WESTLAND, Netherlands: In addition to the construction of high-tech greenhouses, there is also a large market in China for the…

Events

05/07/2022

AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2023 Opens for Entries

The prestigious International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2023, organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), is now open for entries. Established in 2009, the awards celebrate…

04/07/2022

Meijer Roses and Fransen Roses earn top accolade at Floriade Best in (Greenhouse) Show Awards

ALMERE, Netherlands: A luxury, large-headed rose with a high petal count and featuring spectacular blooms in peach, pink and green hues, and a captivating yellow creamy spray rose, were just…

United Arab Emirates

04/07/2022

Royal FloraHolland to stage booth at Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flower trade show WARD

ABU DHABI, UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) aims to diversify its economy by reducing the focus on crude oil. The nation is committed to increasing urban green spaces through…

People

People

People

People

05/07/2022

Magnificent seven’ clock up 230+ years of service at UK-based Wyevale Nurseries

HEREFORD, UK: Six current and one retired team member from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have recently been recognised for notching-up…

Italy

28/06/2022

Tree grower Luigi Pagliani succeeds Leonardo Capitanio as ANVE president

MONOPOLI, Italy:  Cupressus and Quercus grower Luigi Pagliani from Perugia has been elected president of ANVE during the association’s Annual…

Netherlands

20/06/2022

New CEO of Dutch Greenhouse Delta takes the reins

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Dutch Greenhouse Delta, a provider of Dutch expertise in protected cropping,  has appointed Michiel F. van Ginkel as…

Netherlands

19/06/2022

New managing director of the Flower Council of Holland takes the reins

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Yvonne Watzdorf has been appointed managing director of the Flower Council of Holland (FCH), effective 1 June 2022.…

Opinion

United States

01/06/2022

‘It almost looks like it’s from Mars’

FCI Opinion: Mike Rimland is a plant hunter and global ambassador for Costa Farms, North America’s largest indoor plant nursery;…

Netherlands

01/06/2022

High risks and low-profit margins (2)

In this second of a two-part column from FloraCulture International magazine, industry veteran Jaap Kras discusses how vertical integration will…

Netherlands

01/05/2022

High risks and low-profit margins (1)

In this two-episode column from FloraCulture International magazine, industry veteran Jaap Kras questions if vertical integration will reshape our industry…

Germany

01/03/2022

Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf talks of a new way of thinking

Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf is President of Landesverband Gartenbau, Vice-President of Zentralverband Gartenbau, and owner of a lavender, perennials pot mum wholesale…

R&D

Australia

30/06/2022

The canary in the coalmine: what spider lilies can tell growers about tospovirus infestation levels

CASTLE HILL, Australia: Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA), the peak body for ornamental horticultural in Australia, has updated its members on a project that explores spider lilies as sentinel plants for…

Netherlands

13/06/2022

New Dutch research consortium launches to focus on pharmaceutical compounds of Cannabis sativa

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Agricultural research centre Vertify, consultancy firm Cultivators and the Dutch knowledge and innovation centre for international horticulture World Horti Center and several horticultural suppliers have established a new…

Italy

01/06/2022

PBR enforcement and claims for damage compensation

Trevisan & Cuonzo, a leading European IP law firm and a pioneer in Plant Variety Protection (PVR), has defined the Italian case law on PBR enforcement, obtaining notable court rulings…

Download Previous Issues