Photo contest ‘In the picture’

With a theme like ‘In the picture’, a captivating photo contest is a must. This year, participants and suppliers of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair are invited to join this exciting initiative.

Pot and container cultivation: indispensible in the nursery stock industry

In the past, nursery crops were always grown in open grounds. However, when pot and container cultivation began to take off in the Netherlands in the late 1970s, it opened up entirely new possibilities. For example, plants grown in pots or containers do not have a specific planting season and can be planted year-round, as long as the ground isn’t frozen.

Trade fair GrootGroenPlus, an international platform for purchasing and relationships

When planning a visit to a trade fair, you naturally want to evaluate the offerings beforehand. Is this trade fair worth my time and travel expenses? For professionals in the green industry, the answer is a resounding YES when it comes to trade fair GrootGroenPlus. This trade fair, which is traditionally held in the first week of October in Zundert, focuses on green products.

Challenges of an extremely wet winter and spring for tree nurseries and existing green spaces

This past winter and spring, more rainfall has been recorded than in previous years. This has posed significant challenges for many tree nurseries and existing green spaces, such as city parks and gardens. Overflowing waterways and saturated soils are not just a temporary inconvenience; they have long-lasting effects on the health and growth of trees and plants.

The eighth #KwekersBode is available!

In June as well, we will put the industry and all participants of the fall edition that will take place on 2-4 October 2024 in the picture. To that end, trade fair GrootGroenPlus and publisher Uitgeverij De Bode joined forces again to publish a new copy of the #KwekersBode on paper and a digital bilingual version. This has once again turned into an edition to keep!

Green show room of Business Centre Treeport

The Business Centre Treeport (BCT) site covers 54 hectares on the Dutch side. Of this, 12 hectares will be dedicated to green and nature areas, featuring elements such as wadis, trees, walking paths, perennials, and flower and herb mixes. One significant part of this development is the creation of a seed orchard, consisting of trees and plants that produce high-quality seeds for tree nurseries. The Agrobiodiversity work group from Coöperatieve Vereniging Treeport Zundert provides advice and guidance for this initiative.

Royal FloraHolland enters refinancing for 210 million euros

Royal FloraHolland has reached agreement on a €210 million refinancing. This refinancing provides sufficient financial room in the coming years to make investments in the strategy, which includes sustainability, real estate and day-to-day services. For the first time in its history, Royal FloraHolland will link sustainability for financing. The credit line from three banks shows that there is great confidence in Royal FloraHolland's strategy and its role in making the floriculture sector more sustainable.

Dahlia Dalina Maxi Starburst Pink wins FleuroStar Award 2024-25

During Fleuroselect 2024, the FleuroStar Award 24-25 was awarded to Florensis' Dahlia Dalina Maxi Starburst Pink. The jury stated, "Dalina Maxi Starburst Pink is a unique Dahlia with striking flower shape, attractive colour and high take-home appeal".