GrootGroenPlus 2025; great, green, good
The 35th edition of GrootGroenPlus took place this year from 1 to 3 October in the municipality of Zundert. With nearly 300 participants from both the Netherlands and abroad, this edition was larger than ever before. Covering over 10,000 m², the trade floor offered a lot of space for tree nurseries, breeders, suppliers, mechanisation companies, educational institutions, and platforms from across the industry.
Sustainability a key focus at the GreenItaly Awards 2025
Twelve companies participated in the GreenItaly 2025 Award with twenty products, ranging from technological and variety innovations to technical solutions for urban greenery.The GreenItaly Award aims to promote sustainable innovations for the creation of green spaces and is divided into five categories
GreenItaly gets underway
GreenItaly, the new Italian trade fair, has opened its doors in Parma for a three-day event for both tree nurseries and landscaping. Green Italy is the successor to Plantflor. A total of 135 nurseries, suppliers, and organizations are represented at this fair. With a few exceptions, the participants are from Italy. The fair program also includes numerous lectures and demonstrations spread over the three days.
GreenGrandPrix 2025 (Jury report)
During the 2025 edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, the traditional inspection of novelties once again took place. The judging guidelines provided to entrants allowed for previously assessed plants, awarded up to a silver medal, to be resubmitted.
ROOTZ wins Zunderts Groen Imago Prijs 2025
The Zunderts Groen Imago Prijs has become a well-known distinction at GrootGroenPlus. This year, the award was presented to ROOTZ, the knowledge and innovation centre for the tree nursery industry. At their stand, they demonstrated that they are truly ‘On the Right Track’ when it comes to sustainability. Ralph Bogers, Alderman for Economic Affairs, presented the award on the first day of the trade fair.
Jac. Lodders award for best green stand
In general, the ‘green stands’ were judged for things like the peaceful atmosphere, the quality of the shown products, the clarity of the assortment, but also if it looked inviting.
Jan van Dongen award for the best stand among suppliers
In general, the judges mainly focused on how innovative the presentation was and who this will help the industry move forward in terms of sustainability, efficiency and the use of new materials.
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.