GrootGroenPlus Trade Fair 2024: more trade fair, more participants, more visitors, and a more international character!

From 2 - 4 October 2024, the 34th edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair took place, achieving remarkable results and showcasing exciting developments once again. The fair featured three routes, 1.4 kilometres of walking paths, and 280 participants, with an increase in total square meters of trade fair space. Despite the larger area, the waiting list was longer than ever, though further expansion was not possible this year. Group participations from various regions and collaborations based on shared innovations contributed to an even more diverse pool of participants. The outdoor trade fair area continued its steady growth as well.

GrootGroenPlus welcomes around 140 students and pupils

Around 140 students and pupils visited the trade fair GrootGroenPlus, held from 2 to 4 October 2024.

Zunderts Groen Imago Prijs (ZGIP) goes to Boomkwekerij Dictus-Hereijgers (B123)

On Wednesday 2 October 2024, the jury from the Zundert municipality was present to decide the winner of the Zunderts Groen Imago Prijs. The jury included alderman Ralph Bogers, Ton van Beek, Layla Eve Claase, Tijmen Dekkers, Jacqueline Sprenkels, Isabelle Cordier, and Reg Nelemans.

Roelands Tree Nurseries BV (B019) wins the Jac. Lodders Award

On the morning of Wednesday 2 October 2024, the jury made its rounds at trade fair GrootGroenPlus to select the winners of the Jan van Dongen Award and the Jac. Lodders Award. The jury, consisting of Corné de Vooght, Marc Lodders, Corné Oostvogels, Diantha Slingerland, Jac van Nijnatten, Andreas Henk, Frank Nooijens, and Luuk Roozeboom, reviewed and evaluated all the stands along the three routes.

GreenGrandPrix judges issues 10 classifications

In 2024, a total of 28 plants were submitted for the GreenGrandPrix. The jury evaluated the plants in the stands of the participants, leading to engaging dialogues and sometimes lively discussions. Ultimately, the jury issued 10 classifications: 4 A's, 4 B's, and 2 C's.

GREEN - PROMISING COLOR - Polish nursery stock industry at a glance

The present situation of the Polish ornamental nursery stock sector can be briefly described as „promising but not quite predictable”. As in other countries, the extraordinary boom in the green industry triggered by the pandemic and lockdowns has weakened but has created new customers. Nevertheless, it’s time for more balanced operations and for overcoming challenges connected with the economy and the war in the neighbourhood.

Through innovation, Wilbert Stek strives for the highest quality cuttings

At Wilbert Stek they have been busy this past year. Innovating the range of cuttings plays a major role at this specialised cutting company in Gendt. During the upcoming edition of trade fair GrootGroenPlus, the results of their efforts will be showcased. The truted and successful assortment will be presented in full, but Wilbert Stek will also highlight a few new additions, such as Hedera hibernica, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' and Thuja in the paper plug. Wilbert van Luenen, owner of Wilbert Stek, is eager to see and hear the reactions.

New name, new products, new generation

For twenty years, the desired growth within the company was hindered, as it was located outside the designated tree nursery zone. However, thanks to a pilot program with the municipality and the water board, there are now opportunities that provide a future outlook and space for entrepreneurial spirit. So, be sure to visit Van Dijck Young Plants at GrootGroenPlus. They have much to share with you.