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08/08/2022

Farwest offers easy route to pesticide recertification credits

PORTLAND, USA: The 2022 Farwest Show, in Portland August 24–26, will offer 10 hours of credit towards pesticide recertification, including…

08/08/2022

Royal Brinkman completes full acquisition of Berg Hortimotive

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Horticultural supplier Royal Brinkman has announced the full acquisition of Berg Hortimotive based in De Lier, Netherlands, a…

08/08/2022

IPM Concept Store to debut at IPM ESSEN 2023

ESSEN, Germany: Messe Essen is to open its first brand store at the IPM Essen show which will be held…

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FCI Industry Events

21 September 2022, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central European Summer Time

Trade Mission Poland

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

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

Production

02/08/2022

Bayer expands existing investment to acquire majority share in sustainable lower carbon oilseed producer CoverCress Inc.

MONHEIM, Germany: Bayer, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, have signed a shareholders’ agreement in…

Kenya

01/08/2022

Fairtrade Premium helps Kenyan flower workers to boost their wages and overcome cash-flow challenges

NAIROBI, Kenya: Fairtrade has partnered with Emerging Leaders – a charity specialising in unlocking human potential – to provide leadership…

01/08/2022

UK horticulture sector reports significant drop in the use of peat

DIDCOT, UK: There has been a dramatic drop in the amount of peat used in compost, according to a new…

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

02/08/2022

European Commission announces new measures to prevent Rose Rosette Virus (RRV)

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leye, announced on 20 July the implementation of EU…

27/07/2022

‘Sustainability is a responsibility and an opportunity’, says FSI’s Jeroen Oudheusden at SAF webinar

ALEXANDRIA, USA: The Society of American Florists (SAF) welcomed Jeroen Oudheusden, currently executive officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI),…

20/07/2022

One Flora Group and Connecting Lilies announce collaboration to expand lily portfolio

AALSMEER, Netherlands: One Flora Group, distributor and importer of fresh cut flowers and plants, and Connecting Lilies, a business alliance…

18/07/2022

Floridata/VGB half-yearly figures confirm sluggish performance by Dutch flower and plant exporters

ZOETERMEER, Netherlands: Shipments of Dutch flowers and plants abroad had a difficult first half to the year, according to new…

Novelties

02/08/2022

Plantarium|Groen Direkt 2022 to present the very best in nursery stock products

BOSKOOP, Netherlands: Plantarium|Groen Direkt 2022 Plantarium (24-25 August) is the ideal platform to showcase your latest innovations if you’re involved in ornamental horticulture and the gardening industry. This year’s show…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Logistics

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…

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…

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

08/08/2022

Royal Brinkman completes full acquisition of Berg Hortimotive

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Horticultural supplier Royal Brinkman has announced the full acquisition of Berg Hortimotive based in De Lier, Netherlands, a…

11/07/2022

Efficiency at height

WESTLAND, Netherlands: Metazet FormFlex Worldwide, a manufacturer and supplier of a variety of metal products for the horticultural secto, such…

01/07/2022

R-evolution of the cultivation floor

Innovation by ErfGoed will see producers of soil-grown cut flowers able to reap the benefits of crop uniformity, close environmental…

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…

Events

08/08/2022

Farwest offers easy route to pesticide recertification credits

PORTLAND, USA: The 2022 Farwest Show, in Portland August 24–26, will offer 10 hours of credit towards pesticide recertification, including six in the Pesticide Class Pass trek that have Spanish…

08/08/2022

IPM Concept Store to debut at IPM ESSEN 2023

ESSEN, Germany: Messe Essen is to open its first brand store at the IPM Essen show which will be held between 24-27 January 2023. An open and modern retail concept…

07/08/2022

Fleuroselect hosts successful 51st Annual Convention to honour 50th Anniversary

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Almost 100 delegates from 10 countries made their way to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to attend the 51st Annual Convention from 5 to 7 July and to spend quality…

People

13/07/2022

Global plant breeding community mourns passing of Ciopora’s first Secretary General and Honorary Member René Royon

HAMBURG, Germany: The global plant breeding community said goodbye to a truly inspirational figure on 26 June, when Ciopora’s first…

13/07/2022

UK industry body HTA appoints Director of Public Affairs

DIDCOT, UK: The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the trade association for the UK garden industry, has appointed a Director of…

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…

Opinion

Australia

01/07/2022

‘We are blessed that flowers are all around us’

Scott Salter is chief scientist at Lynch Group, a third-generation, vertically integrated wholesaler of cut flowers and potted plants for…

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;…

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…

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…

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…