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Personal exchange with international partners is becoming increasingly important for the horticultural industry. Presenting products, concepts and innovations offers valuable opportunities to explore new markets, establish contacts and tap into long-term business potential. This is precisely where IPM Essen 2027 comes in: With a new international delegation program, the world's leading trade fair for...

The Dutch floriculture sector is sounding the alarm as the government stands by its plan to increase VAT on flowers, plants, trees and bulbs from 9 to 21 percent. The measure will make greenery more expensive, harm businesses throughout the supply chain and run counter to ambitions for sustainability, greening, health and wellbeing. The sector is therefore urgently calling on coalition and opposition...

IFCO has introduced Floris, the IFCO reusable floral bucket designed to replace traditional single-use plastic buckets used in bouquet retail operations. Built around IFCO's SmartCycle share, reuse, and recycle business model, Floris integrates seamlessly into existing operations, giving floral suppliers and retailers a practical path to move beyond throwaway plastic and toward a circular model designed...

Wondering what home gardeners will be purchasing and planting next season? Monrovia's Garden Design Trends Study reveals insights into the top aesthetics, motivators, and plant categories for 2027. Backed by consumer research and long-term data, the yearly analysis is compiled with proprietary information. Each year Monrovia conducts extensive consumer research with more than 1,500 homeowners. That...