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Pim van der Knaap assessing young Spathiphyllum plant quality in a controlled greenhouse production environment.

Netherlands

23/03/2026

Air So Pure Adopts Environmental Footprint Measurement To Align Growers With Sustainability

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

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

Australia

20/03/2026

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…

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

Japan

19/03/2026

Yokohama 2027 Enters Delivery Phase as One-Year Countdown Begins

With one year to go until opening, preparations for GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama are entering a decisive phase, with the International…

FCI Industry Events

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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World

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Pim van der Knaap assessing young Spathiphyllum plant quality in a controlled greenhouse production environment.

Netherlands

23/03/2026

Air So Pure Adopts Environmental Footprint Measurement To Align Growers With Sustainability

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

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

Australia

20/03/2026

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

16/03/2026

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…

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Australia

20/03/2026

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

16/03/2026

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

09/03/2026

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

25/02/2026

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

23/02/2026

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

16/10/2024

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

12/12/2023

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

01/11/2023

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…

Belgium

01/10/2023

In Flanders Fields, where ornamental trees and plants grow – Episode 1

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

United Kingdom

18/09/2023

‘Sustainability increased capital costs in the short-term but reduced running costs over a longer period’

Allensmore Nurseries reigned supreme at AIPH International Grower of the Year 2023 at IPM Essen, winning gold for…

Markets

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

Australia

20/03/2026

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

16/03/2026

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…

Chris Philpot of The Water Conservancy presenting water data at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney.

Australia

11/03/2026

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…

Grower holding freshly harvested stems of Moluccella laevis indoors.

Ethiopia

02/03/2026

Boost For Moluccella Sales at Naaldwijk’s Auction Clock as Klaver Flowers Ramps Up Production

Dutch and Ethiopia-based Klaver Flowers, a year-round grower and supplier of lilies, Gypsophila, Limonium, Craspedia and Moluccella, announced on 16…

Novelties

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United Kingdom

03/03/2026

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.

Belgium

27/02/2026

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.

World

16/02/2026

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.

Germany

11/02/2026

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.

Netherlands

29/08/2025

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.

Australia

11/03/2026

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.

Netherlands

20/02/2026

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.

United Kingdom

17/11/2025

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…

China

13/08/2025

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…

Tech

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Beekenkamp team presenting reusable BKX trays in greenhouse.

Netherlands

24/02/2026

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.…

Netherlands

01/09/2025

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…

World

28/07/2025

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…

Netherlands

24/07/2025

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

Australia

20/03/2026

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…

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

Japan

19/03/2026

Yokohama 2027 Enters Delivery Phase as One-Year Countdown Begins

With one year to go until opening, preparations for GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama are entering a decisive phase, with the International…

Industry professionals discussing tulip varieties during Dutch Tulip Trade Event

Netherlands

17/03/2026

Tulip Trade Event Returns This Week for Seventh Edition

The seventh edition of the Dutch Tulip Trade Event will take place from 18 to 20 March 2026, bringing together…

People

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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.

Australia

09/03/2026

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 Florist &…

Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, Chief Executive Officer of Agraya.

Germany

08/03/2026

Agraya Changemaker Awards Highlight Women Shaping The Future Of Agriculture

With applications now open for the 2026 Agraya Changemaker Awards, the organisation is highlighting the essential role women play in…

Giacomo Bruni standing in front of a display of colourful tulips and hyacinths.

Italy

04/03/2026

Italo-Dutch Floral Wholesale Trade Mourns the Passing of Giacomo ‘Giacomino’ Bruni

Giacomo Bruni, a long-time professional in the floral wholesale trade between Italy and the Netherlands, passed away on 5 February…

Jan Roelofs holding white lilies in front of a Roelofs Blumengrosshandel truck.

Netherlands

26/02/2026

Remembering Jan Roelofs, Bridge Builder Between the Dutch and German Flower Trade

The global floral wholesale community said goodbye to a truly inspirational figure on 15 February, when BGI Honorary President, Jan…

Opinion

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Modern tram operating along grass-covered tracks in a tree-lined urban corridor in Toulouse, France.

France

19/02/2026

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”…

Italy

17/07/2025

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…

EU

15/07/2025

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…

United Kingdom

07/07/2025

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…

R&D

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Group of award winners and organisers at Stefano Capitanio Awards ceremony in Monopoli

Italy

17/03/2026

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.

World

16/02/2026

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…

Netherlands

01/09/2025

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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