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Royal Brinkman names Marco van der Sar Director Horti Essentials

Horticultural supply and engineering company Royal Brinkman has appointed Marco van der Sar as Director Horti Essentials. This business division…

Asocolflores Appoints Laura Valdivieso As President

The Colombian trade body Ascolflores has announced the appointment of Laura Valdivieso as president, marking a historic milestone as the…

A map showing the locations of Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Finalists Announced for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026

Twenty-one inspiring city greening initiatives have been selected as Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026. Each of…

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13 September 2026

78th AIPH Annual Congress

Legislative Assembly Building in Victoria

28 February 2027 PDT

AIPH Spring Meeting 2027

Colourful planted landscapes and visitor areas envisioned for GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama

19 September 2027 JST

79th AIPH Annual Congress

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Dutch Plant Breeding And Propagation Specialist Beekenkamp Group Marks 75 Years Of Excellence in international markets

Founded by Govert Beekenkamp, the company has expanded its global presence while focusing on delivering reliable genetics and expertise. Now…

Chris Philpot and Jack Goossens speaking on stage at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney
Production Under Pressure as Conditions Tighten: insights at the AIPH Industry Conference in Sydney

First in a three-part series, insights from the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney reveal how water, climate and plant…

Pim van der Knaap assessing young Spathiphyllum plant quality in a controlled greenhouse production environment.
Air So Pure Launches Shared Methodology To Measure Carbon Impact Of Indoor Plant Production

Air So Pure, a network of Dutch indoor plant growers, has committed to calculating the environmental footprint of its products…

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Australia

Selling Plants in a Changing Market: Insights at the AIPH Industry Conference in Sydney

Second in a three-part series, insights from the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference on 10 March in Sydney. In…

Nick Hutchinson speaking at AIPH Conference Sydney 2026 on retail relationships and industry structure.
Australia

Production Under Pressure as Conditions Tighten: insights at the AIPH Industry Conference in Sydney

First in a three-part series, insights from the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney reveal how water, climate…

Chris Philpot and Jack Goossens speaking on stage at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney
Australia

On The Ground In Sydney: What The AIPH Meeting’s Professional Tours Revealed

During the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026, delegates had the opportunity to step outside the conference setting and into…

Rows of container-grown plants in outdoor production at Andreasens Green nursery
Vietnam

Vietnam’s Growing Flower Industry Connects Globally Through AIPH Membership

Vietnam’s ornamental horticulture industry is strengthening its international connections following the admission of the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association…

Vietnamese nursery grower presenting a young ornamental plant in a propagation nursery.
Australia

Colombian Grower José Antonio Restrepo Rada Joins AIPH Board

Colombian grower José Antonio Restrepo Rada travelled to Sydney for the AIPH Meeting 2026 after attending the Wholesale…

José Antonio Restrepo Rada stands with AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio and Secretary General Tim Briercliffe on stage at the AIPH International Horticultural Conference in Sydney.
Italy

Strong Buyer Engagement and Export Confidence at Myplant & Garden 2026

Myplant & Garden 2026 closed its tenth edition in Milan with nearly 28,000 professional entries and 800 exhibiting…

Professional visitors networking on exhibition floor at Myplant & Garden 2026 in Milan.
South Korea

Goyang Secures Third AIPH Approval for IHK 2026

Goyang’s flagship horticultural exhibition has secured its third consecutive approval from AIPH, confirming International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026…

Visitors gather around a large floral sculpture at Ilsan Lake Park during the 2025 Goyang International Flower Festival.
Poland

How Polish plants are carving a prominent spot in the European marketplace

Poland is home to over 275 producers and suppliers of nursery stock. Together, these farms operate on an…

Belgium

In Flanders Fields, where ornamental trees and plants grow – Episode 3

The Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) invited FCI to see a cross-section of ornamental horticulture in the province…

Belgium

In Flanders Fields, where ornamental trees and plants grow – Episode 2

The Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) invited FCI to see a cross-section of ornamental horticulture in the province…

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Nick Hutchinson speaking at AIPH Conference Sydney 2026 on retail relationships and industry structure.
Selling Plants in a Changing Market: Insights at the AIPH Industry Conference in Sydney

Second in a three-part series, insights from the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference on 10 March in Sydney. In this article,…

Chris Philpot and Jack Goossens speaking on stage at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney
Production Under Pressure as Conditions Tighten: insights at the AIPH Industry Conference in Sydney

First in a three-part series, insights from the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney reveal how water, climate and plant…

Rows of container-grown plants in outdoor production at Andreasens Green nursery
On The Ground In Sydney: What The AIPH Meeting’s Professional Tours Revealed

During the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026, delegates had the opportunity to step outside the conference setting and into working horticultural…

Vietnamese nursery grower presenting a young ornamental plant in a propagation nursery.
Vietnam’s Growing Flower Industry Connects Globally Through AIPH Membership

Vietnam’s ornamental horticulture industry is strengthening its international connections following the admission of the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association to the…

Novelties

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HTA Opens Visitor Registration for National Plant Show 2026

With summer in sight, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has opened visitor registration for the 2026 National Plant Show, one of the UK’s key trade events for environmental horticulture. Returning…

New Plant Awards display area at the HTA National Plant Show, featuring potted ornamental plants and exhibitor stands at NAEC Stoneleigh.

Florall 2026 Adds Stand Award and Phytolicense Training

Belgium’s Florall 2026 trade fair will introduce a new award category at its Spring 2026 edition on 3 March at Waregem Expo in Flanders. First launched in 2007 and organised…

Potted perennials and ornamental plants displayed on shelving at Florall Belgium.

Rose Breeders Reinforce the Importance of Plant Breeders’ Rights

Innovation sits at the heart of the global rose industry. During the recent Valentine’s peak, more than 250 million rose stems were produced worldwide for the holiday alone, highlighting the…

Rose plants in bud stage growing in rows inside a commercial greenhouse.

Walking The Future Of Plants At IPM ESSEN 2026

Looking back on IPM ESSEN 2026, innovation was everywhere. Across the show floor, breeders and growers presented new plant introductions shaped by climate pressures, changing consumer behaviour and the commercial…

The new Senetti® Blue Spoon stands out with electric-blue, spoon-shaped flowers that deliver instant shelf appeal.

Little Rockstars And A Queen Bee Shine At Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

Plantarium|Groen-Direkt ’s Autumn Fair once again proved a magnet for thousands of buyers and exhibitors, with strong trade, award-winning plants, and a lively atmosphere. The two-day event, taking place in…

Logistics

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Chris Philpot of The Water Conservancy presenting water data at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney.
Climate, Water, and Plant Health In Focus At AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference

On 10 March 2026, industry leaders from across the ornamental horticulture sector gathered in Sydney, Australia, for the AIPH Horticultural…

Overhead view of colourful flower crates arranged on auction trolleys at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer.
Royal FloraHolland Reports 464 Million Flowers Traded Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Europe’s largest floriculture marketplace, Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, has reported that 464 million flowers were traded via its…

Wooden plant trolleys shrink-wrapped for transport, carrying trays of yellow flowering plants in a distribution facility.
Green Light Given For EU–UK SPS Negotiations

Horticulture and floriculture leaders have welcomed confirmation that the European Commission can now begin negotiations with the UK on a…

The Perils of a Perishable Supply Chain

In an era defined by shifting geopolitics, climate shocks, labour constraints, and fragile logistics, the cut flower industry is among…

Beekenkamp team presenting reusable BKX trays in greenhouse.
Beekenkamp Plants Completes Full Transition to Reusable BKX-Tray

Beekenkamp Plants has fully transitioned its ornamental production to the reusable BKX-tray system, eliminating disposable trays across all crop groups.…

Blue Radix wins global AgTech Breakthrough Award for autonomous greenhouse solution

Dutch horticultural technology company Blue Radix has been named winner of the AgTech Breakthrough Award for Nursery Automation Solution of…

AIPH Conference to explore how the horticulture industry can utilise emerging technology

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) will explore the use of new technologies in horticulture at the AIPH International…

Connecting The Chain: Floriday And The Future Of Digital Trade In Floriculture

Designed with flexibility in mind, Floriday supports everything from real-time stock updates to contract management and system integration—helping growers and…

Events

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A map showing the locations of Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Finalists Announced for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026

Twenty-one inspiring city greening initiatives have been selected as Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026. Each of…

Overhead view of HortEx exhibition hall with international stands and visitor activity.
HortEx 2026 Positions Itself as Asia’s Trade Gateway for Ornamental Horticulture

With rising regional demand and expanding trade flows, HortEx 2026 offers growers and suppliers direct access to one of the…

Speaker presenting ESG and sustainability topics at Tuinbouw Footprint Event in the Netherlands
ESG moves into operational focus at Tuinbouw Footprint Event

Sustainability in horticulture is entering a more disciplined phase, where measurement, reporting, and accountability are becoming part of day-to-day business.…

People

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Royal Brinkman names Marco van der Sar Director Horti Essentials

Horticultural supply and engineering company Royal Brinkman has appointed Marco van der Sar as Director Horti Essentials. This business division…

Asocolflores Appoints Laura Valdivieso As President

The Colombian trade body Ascolflores has announced the appointment of Laura Valdivieso as president, marking a historic milestone as the…

Charles Lansdorp Awarded Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal

Charles Lansdorp, Italy’s former area manager of the then Flower Council of Holland and an ambassador and advocate for the…

Union Fleurs members visiting ranunculus greenhouse at Biancheri Creazioni, Sanremo
Dutch Trade Leader Matthijs Mesken Elected President at Union Fleurs

A new chapter has begun for the international flower trade. Matthijs Mesken, Managing Director of VGB in the Netherlands, has…

Opinion

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Modern tram operating along grass-covered tracks in a tree-lined urban corridor in Toulouse, France.
VALHOR Positions Plants As Essential Infrastructure In Urban Development

French interprofessional organisation VALHOR has outlined its strategic vision for plants to be placed at the heart of “territorial development”…

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming My Nursery Business

Leonardo Capitanio, President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and owner of Vivai Capitanio, a family-run nursery in…

Voices From The Sector About Packaging

With the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on the horizon, stakeholders across the ornamental horticulture sector are…

Inside the UK’s Transition to Peat-Free Horticulture

Dr Raghavendra Prasad, Scientific Lead at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), offers readers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes view of one of…

Group of award winners and organisers at Stefano Capitanio Awards ceremony in Monopoli
Italy’s Nursery Sector Invests in Future Talent

Each year, Mediterranean plant nursery Vivai Capitanio and Italy’s National Association of Nursery Stock Exporters (ANVE) invest in graduate students…

Rose plants in bud stage growing in rows inside a commercial greenhouse.
Rose Breeders Reinforce the Importance of Plant Breeders’ Rights

Innovation sits at the heart of the global rose industry. During the recent Valentine’s peak, more than 250 million rose…

Blue Radix wins global AgTech Breakthrough Award for autonomous greenhouse solution

Dutch horticultural technology company Blue Radix has been named winner of the AgTech Breakthrough Award for Nursery Automation Solution of…

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