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Global demand for raw materials used in substrate production continues to grow, alongside increased attention to peat-free substrates with a higher share of renewable and circular raw materials. Van der Knaap Group has been working on this transition for several years. Research into circular raw materials and peat-free substrates is carried out at the company's 'de Kas' innovation centre through an...

The Soparco team will be pleased to welcome visitors at IPM 2026 in Hall 3, Stand 3D40, where it will present its full range of products and services. This year, the assortment is being enhanced by numerous new developments. Drawing on long-standing knowledge in the nursery sector, Soparco continues to develop product ranges known for their technical performance. The company remains committed to close...

Southwest China's Yunnan province has retained its position as the country's leading exporter of fresh-cut flowers for a seventh consecutive year, according to official customs data. The province's fresh-cut flower exports reached 1.22 billion yuan ($175 million) in 2025, a rise of 60.5 percent year-on-year, Kunming Customs said. Shipments were sent to 64 countries and regions, including Malaysia,...

Some in the Texas produce industry are breathing a sigh of relief following chilly temperatures over the weekend. "The weather situation in South Texas is fortunately not as critical as it could have been," says Steven Leal with S&J Distributing. "The freezing points are getting down to 29 degrees, but it looks like it's only lasting four to six hours." A look at a south Texas...