The second trade fair day of the 35th edition
International platform for the entire tree nursery industry; The second day of GrootGroenPlus mainly showed its strong international profile. Growers and suppliers received many international visitors from (among others) Poland, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Denmark, and Romania.
The first day of the 35th edition
The first day of the 35th edition of GrootGroenPlus was once again focused on meeting, discovering, and inspiring. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was relaxed yet vibrant. Along the red, grey, and blue routes between the stands, there was a steady flow of growers, suppliers, traders, and international visitors. Not an overwhelming crowd, but exactly what characterises the trade fair: plenty of space for meaningful conversations and valuable
A 10,000 m² exhibition floor will be constructed in just over a week
Every autumn, an open field in Rijsbergen (municipality of Zundert) is transformed into a fully-fledged exhibition venue. For the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, tent specialist Neptunus will build a complex of around 10,000 square metres in just eight working days: three large pavilions for exhibitors, a central restaurant, an entrance and studio pavilion, and a network of connecting corridors to move from hall to hall. Project manager Pim van Vugt is overseeing the entire process, from the initial design to the final delivery.
Treeport BCT Partners BV joins GGP.news
With BCT Partners we welcome a versatile and leading player as a new partner of GGP.news. Business Centre Treeport, located on the border of Zundert (NL) and Hoogstraten (BE), has quickly developed into an important hub for the tree nursery sector.
GrootGroenPlus 2025 confirms international position of nursery stock sector
The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from 1 to 3 October 2025, once again emphasises the international significance of the nursery stock sector. In collaboration with trade journal publisher NWST, an extensive trade fair catalogue has been published especially for the occasion. It focuses on the full breadth of tree cultivation in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and other European countries.
Trade fair Green Italy opts for innovation
More is needed than just flower beds and attractive borders. Ideas are needed. Today, more than ever, urban green spaces are no longer merely decorative, but a design vision that can transform cities: trees that provide shade, resilient species that can withstand extreme temperatures, plants that improve air quality and make spaces liveable, even in the hottest summers.
Dutch nurseries stand out at Green is Life in Warsaw
At the international trade fair Green is Life in Warsaw, Dutch nurseries were once again well represented. Among them were Marc Lodders ( NL Plants ) and Sebastiaan Hoogenraad ( Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen ), who shared a booth and showcased their range to a diverse international audience.
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GGP 2025 bigger than ever and fully booked
Earlier this year, it became clear that the interest in GGP 2025 was overwhelming. Registrations poured in at record speed, and regular participants were contacted personally several times, to alert them to the rapid pace at which the trade fair was filling up.
In the spotlight: Plant Discovery at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Plant Discovery from Bree, Belgium, will exhibit at GrootGroenPlus for the first time in 2025. The company, led by John Casters, specializes in Italian-origin plants grown and finished in Belgium – mainly multi-stem trees and large container plants. “We aim to offer something different from what everyone else is growing,” says Casters.
In the spotlight: Plantsoen at GGP 2025
Plantsoen from Hamont-Achel, Belgian Limburg, is one of the youngest participants at Groot Groen Plus 2025. Since its establishment in 2021, the company grew in a short time into a serious player in perennials and ornamental grasses. With a strong focus on its own cutting production and genetic quality, Plantsoen supplies wholesalers, fellow growers and larger garden centres.
In the Spotlight: Plantura at GGP 2025
Plantura, based in Bocholt, Belgian Limburg, will make its debut at GrootGroenPlus in October 2025. With an impressive range of container plants, ground covers, shrubs, multi-stemmed trees and native species, the company positions itself as a total supplier for landscape professionals.
In the Spotlight: Boomkwekerij Martijn van de Wouw at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Boomkwekerij Martijn van de Wouw, based in Oirschot, specializes in young avenue trees and an extensive range of fruit trees. At GrootGroenPlus 2025, this relatively young nursery will exhibit for the third time. With a focus on quality, affordability, and accessibility, the company serves professional tree growers, landscapers, and private clients alike.
In the Spotlight: Vlemminx Bomen at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Wide assortment, short supply chains, and a focus on quality. Vlemminx Bomen from Oirschot is a familiar name at GrootGroenPlus. In 2025, the nursery led by Joost Vlemminx will exhibit for the eighth time, this year presenting a selection of new, non-standard tree varieties. The business focuses on growing young trees and whips for parks and avenues, supplying growers, cash & carry centers, and trading companies.
In the Spotlight: Moris Plantenkwekerij at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Complete assortment, personal approach, and strong regional ties. Moris Plantenkwekerij from Belgian Limburg will debut at GrootGroenPlus in October 2025. The nursery, led by Stefan Moris, has been active since 1996 and specializes in evergreen shrubs, ground covers, perennials and ornamental grasses. With more than 500 species, the company offers a complete package for wholesalers and garden centers.
Rabobank and GrootGroenPlus strengthen partnership within theme ‘Heart for Green’.
In 2025, Rabobank will once again be a proud partner of the international trade fair GrootGroenPlus, held from 1-3 October in Zundert. Within the overarching theme ‘Heart for Green’, Rabobank will contribute as a committed partner, with its role as the financial heart of the industry clearly visible.
GrootGroenPlus puts retail in the spotlight with the Garden Centre Event
The international trade fair GrootGroenPlus is responding to the growing importance of sustainability in the retail sector with special activities during its 35th edition, taking place from 1 to 3 October 2025. The event will provide garden centres, cash & carry businesses, and other green sector specialists with unique insights into current sustainability topics and opportunities to expand their knowledge and networks.
Tree Planting Day (Boomfeestdag) 2025: planting together for the future
On Wednesday 19 March 2025, we came together to celebrate the conclusion of the annual Tree Planting Day season in Zundert. With a programme full of education, sustainability and cooperation, pupils, tree growers and involved organisations made a significant contribution to the greening of the region. Once again, the event was a sequence of meaningful and memorable moments.
‘Heart for green': partnership between GrootGroenPlus and Varb offers additional benefits for participants
Varb and trade fair GrootGroenPlus share a Heart for Green and will continue their successful collaboration in 2025. This means that participants of the 35th edition of the trade fair – taking place from 1 to 3 October in Zundert – can once again showcase their current assortment easily via the digital trade fair platform.
European Plant Support (EPS) foundation supports three innovative projects in the tree nursery industry
The European Plant Support (EPS) foundation has once again awarded financial contributions to innovative projects in the tree nursery industry, as part of its third funding round. During the board meeting of 10 March, it was decided to support three initiatives that contribute to sustainability, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the industry. The projects will be featured at GrootGroenPlus 2025 and they will provide a tangible contribution to the further development of the tree nursery industry.