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FCI the horti industry’s leading B2B digital publication with over 125,000 readers globally.

14/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day, Kenya remains a trusted supplier of responsibly grown blooms. The sector has
long been at the forefront of sustainable production, with more than 130 certified farms meeting globally recognised environmental and social standards.

Read more on pg 12: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

13/02/2025

Sheridan Nurseries has received multiple awards for its ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability. The company stands out for its unique environmental initiatives, among which its massive water recapture system stands out prominently.

FCI spoke to Karl Stensson, Vice Executive Chairman of Sheridan Nurseries about their impressive water systems.

Read more on pg.44: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

12/02/2025

Coronet Flowers is redefining the floristry business with a strong focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and cost-effective operations. As the first UK-owned floristry company to join the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), the company is actively pursuing environmentally friendly practices while adapting to regulatory challenges post-Brexit.

We spoke to owner Anoma Radkevitch about the advancements the company is making. Read more on pg.18: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

11/02/2025

Mr Plant Geek - Michael Perry's column returns in the February edition of FCI. This month, he highlights the most fashionable Alstroemeria in the world - Alstroemeria Fashionista.

Read more on pg.41: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

10/02/2025

In a market where retailers increasingly demand more than just quality houseplants, a trailblazing consortium of family-owned horticultural enterprises has come together to form RIZA, a dynamic collective based in Wateringen, the Netherlands. RIZA is poised to transform the horticultural landscape by uniting tradition with modernity and local knowledge with international ambition.

Read more on pg.8: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

08/02/2025

The February edition of FCI is out now!

This month we highlight the winners of the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards, sustainable growth, valentine's day, and more.

Read for free: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

31/01/2025

Four years after Brexit brought sweeping changes to trade regulations, the UK’s environmental horticulture sector continues to face spiralling costs, prolonged delays, and excessive bureaucracy, putting businesses under immense pressure. The Horticultural Trades Association warns that these ongoing challenges threaten economic stability and consumer choice.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/hta-report-on-horticultural-industry-four-years-on-from-brexit/

30/01/2025

David Marin, a Director at Deliflor Americas, Colombia, received the Young International Grower of the Year Award at an International Association of Horticultural Producers - AIPH awards ceremony held on Tuesday 28 January 2025 in Essen, Germany.

This award is part of the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2025, which celebrates the best of the best in ornamentals production. The Young IGOTY category recognises vibrant individuals, aged 25-40, who will lead the industry into the future. Entrants were participants of Jungle Talks’ Pro Manager Mastercourse.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/david-marin-yigoty/

29/01/2025

La Gaitana Farms, a Colombian carnation grower, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2025 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

The coveted ‘Gold Rose’ award was presented to La Gaitana Farms by Daan de Vries, CEO of Headline Sponsor MPS, at the AIPH IGOTY Awards Ceremony 2025 on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at IPM Essen, Germany.

Visit our website for more information: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/la-gaitana-farms-wins-igoty-2025/

28/01/2025

We’re here at IPM Essen for the week! Visit us at stand GA.33

22/01/2025

Recently, FCI magazine toured the Yunnan Qianjing Agricultural Co. Ltd cut flower farm to discuss the thorny issues of rose growing in China.

Before Covid-19, the average rose price was 1.3 RMB/stem. The price dropped to 1 RMB/stem last year. This year’s stems yield the same or even lower than 1RMB/stem. This plunge in price has spurred Zhang Rong, owner of Yunnan Qianjing Agricultural Co. Ltd, to make changes in order to continue making a profit.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/plunging-roses-prices-prompt-call-for-chinese-farmers-to-master-soiless-cultivation/

21/01/2025

From 28 January to 31 January 2025, IPM ESSEN will once again establish itself as the leading international trade fair for horticulture. This premier event serves as a central platform for professionals across the green industry to exchange knowledge, explore innovations, and strengthen business connections.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/ipm-essen-2025-celebrating-endless-green-variety-in-horticulture/

16/01/2025

Thirty years ago, a group of growers founded MPS to compare their use of crop protection agents. Sharing data and knowledge remains central to MPS even to this day.

FCI spoke with MPS CEO Daan de Vries and chairman of the MPS board Marco van der Sar about the importance of sustainability in floriculture and discuss the path forward for MPS and the sector.

Read more on pg 28 of the latest edition of FCI: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

15/01/2025

The winners of the 2026 Fleuroselect Gold Medal have been announced.

Takii Europe’s Dahlia pinnata ‘Black Forest Ruby’ (pictured) and Salvia splendens Estella Coral from Van Hemert & Co obtained an outstanding score on innovation, beauty and garden performance, convincing the organisation’s expert judges to award the coveted Gold Medal.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/fleuroselect-announces-its-2025-gold-medal-winners/

10/01/2025

Polish business media outlet Puls Biznesu reports that the Polish retail sector is increasingly vocal about their concerns about the future. The main sources of concern are the rising costs of doing business, including the increase in the minimum wage (by 8.5 per cent since January) and uncertainty related to inflation, as well as threats related to upcoming legal regulations.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/challenges-for-the-polish-retail-sector/

09/01/2025

German perennial seed supplier Jelitto Staudensamen highlights its new BeeFoxy series comprising six F1 hybrid varieties of Digitalis purpurea.

An absolute highlight is Jelitto’s BeeFoxy series, now available through the Jet-Seeds breeding programme. The series includes compact foxglove plants with healthy, uniform foliage and striking, brightly-coloured flowers.

Find out more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/german-perennial-seed-supplier-jelitto-to-launch-its-new-catalogue/

07/01/2025

Introducing Mr Plant Geek - Michael Perry's first column for FCI! This month, he highlights the new lily cultivar ‘Tropical Dragon’ by Vletter en Den Haan.

Read the full article on pg 40 of the latest edition of FloraCulture International: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

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March Issue online now https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

FloraCulture International's first edition of the year is online now: https://bit.ly/3NM7IMW - As January sees a houseplant boom, we visit Dutch-based tropical plant nursery Ammerlaan TGI . We also have a fascinating talk with Vitro Plus B.V. about a new venture into hardy ferns—these features and much more are in the latest FCI edition. #floraculture #fci

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FloraCulture International gifted to the international ornamental horticulture industry by AIPH.

Since 1948, AIPH has united horticultural producers in an international community that thrives to this day. Much has changed in that time. Technologies advanced, cities rose from the ground, and we have become more connected than ever. As a result, our essential bond with nature has been weakened. AIPH strives to reignite and uphold an appreciation of plants that we believe is a basic human instinct. We support the work of grower associations globally and together we champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies and sustain our planet, for this generation and the next.

FCI has long been a valuable source of news and information for growers around the world. AIPH is committed to supporting the ornamental horticulture industry across the globe and we are therefore delighted to bring this publication under our umbrella to continue this valuable role. We will build on the current success of the magazine to develop it further with even more detailed industry analysis and comment. We will ensure it retains its independent perspective and increases its reach to even more industry stakeholders and countries.