Research Proposal Applications Now Open for 2025-2026 Funding

Funding innovative research is a critical pillar of AFE’s mission to be the trusted source and catalyst for floriculture advancement. New research proposals should support forward-thinking exploration of cost and labor savings, pest and disease management, sustainability, and other solutions to promote not just healthier, longer-lasting flowers and plants, but a healthy and robust floriculture industry as well.

Plants and People Will Meet Again in Person at FlowerTrials 2022

March 28, 2022 FlowerTrials

After the cancellation of the 2020 edition and last year’s digital alternative ‘Studio FlowerTrials’, the organisation is preparing again for a classical edition with physical attendance. From 14 to 17 June, over 60 breeding companies in the Westland (NL), Aalsmeer (NL) and Rhineland Westfalen (DE) area will open the doors at 29 locations to show their latest assortment in pot and bedding plants to growers, exporters and buyers from across the world.

Certified American Grown Announces New Membership Category

November 15, 2021 Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers is excited to announce a new membership category for potted plant farms. This expansion opportunity seeks to provide American farms selling into the vibrant domestic marketplace an opportunity to showcase pride in American grown and let consumers know they have a choice to support domestic farmers, families and communities.

Dümmen Orange Promotes Experienced Sales Manager to Become a New Managing Director

June 10, 2021 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange is proud to announce the promotion of Nathan Sell to managing director of annuals, perennials and potted plants for the company’s North American team.

Coming Soon… Royal Van Zanten’s New Pot & Bedding 2021 Collection

November 27, 2020 Royal Van Zanten

Royal Van Zanten’s new 2021 Pot & Bedding collection is coming soon. At this moment we are working hard to design our new catalogue, which will be available at the end of this month. We love to share our theme for 2021 with you: Get In Touch.