Gardenex – International Trade Service of GIMA – is continuing to strengthen international commercial connections across the garden sector with the latest event in its Gardenex Connect programme, offering suppliers the opportunity to meet directly with one of Canada's most respected garden and home retail brands. Read more - open to all

Horticultural Trades Association showcased UK environmental horticulture at the first Flowers and Plants of Europe event at Europe House.

Strong early international demand sees over 200 delegates from 15 countries registered for IGCA 2026 in Munich. Read more - open to all

Gardenex and PetQuip closed 2025 strongly with successful Meet the Buyer events, connecting members with international retailers and opening new export and growth opportunities.

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers has launched a new Patron Programme, offering enhanced membership for companies supporting British garden and pet businesses and promoting UK exports globally. Read more - open to all

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) has confirmed the final line-up of British suppliers who will be taking part in GreenTech Amsterdam this year. Read more - open to all

The trade association will host a British exhibitor pavilion at the event which attracts over 117k visitors from 145 countries! Read more - open to all

Gardenex is pleased to announce the latest success story emerging from its highly popular Meet the Buyer event held during Glee at the NEC Birmingham, UK last September. Read more - open to all

The Commercial Horticultural Association confirms British group stand at the event from 8 to 10 October, IFEMA in Madrid. Read more - open to all

The UK exhibitors are set to meet global growers and breeders, who attend to learn more about how to grow and optimise production in vegetable, floriculture, glass and open field horticulture.

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Dutch flowers will transform in St. Peter’s Square in Rome into a hugely colourful spectacle during the Holy Mass celebrated by the Pope. Read more - members only

A delegation from The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) spent the last four days touring the Qatar capital to assess its readiness to host the Expo 2023 Doha. Read more - members only

Gardenex has launched a Members-Only Area on its website www.gardenex.com, containing business and export advice, information, market research and the latest business news and developments. Read more - open to all

The acquisition of Varinova’s cyclamen business is a strategic move for Syngenta Flowers that aims for a stronger position in the cyclamen market. Read more - members only

Thermoflor has ceased trading following the bankruptcy of its parent The Grimbergen Group declared at Maastrict last week. Another of the group’s companies is Bright building. Read more - members only

GIMA has launched Gardenex, a dedicated international trade service that will help members explore new markets, build global partnerships and create fresh business opportunities worldwide. Read more - open to all

Following the integration of Gardenex into the GIMA portfolio, the association has confirmed its first international Buyer Connect event, in partnership with leading European marketplace BOL. Read more - open to all

More than 200 delegates from 15 countries have already registered for IGCA 2026 in Munich, with the International Garden Centre Congress now approaching 80% capacity.

IPM ESSEN 2026 returns this January, showcasing global horticultural innovation, with the Commercial Horticultural Association supporting UK exhibitors and offering members free entry codes. Read more - open to all

A strong contingent of British companies is set to take to the international stage when the world’s biggest garden and barbeque trade fair opens its doors from Tuesday 24 June to Thursday 26 June in Cologne. Read more - open to all

How have British exporters have been preparing for President Trump’s imposition of further tariffs?  We ask Joe Denham, the new director general of Gardenex. Read more - members only

In 2025 Garden centres must find innovative ways to protect their bottom line.   With margins squeezed, should they adopt a more analytical approach to ensure their future profitability and survival. Read more - open to all

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). Read more - open to all

Gardenex has announced that it will bring a group of innovative companies to spoga+gafa, showcasing a variety of fresh new product lines including planters, coconut husk compost, practical and flexible tubs and original design garden furniture.

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Dutch Spring Trials take place in week 18 during week 18, with eight breeders in North-Holland.  Visits held by appointment only. Read more - members only

Plants For Europe Limited (PFE) is working with California-based Altman Plants, to bring their stunning plant varieties to Europe and the UK.  Read more - members only

The Gardenex and PetQuip associations have published the latest edition of their invaluable A-Z Guide to Exporting, which is now available exclusively for members. Read more - open to all

Following World Ornamental Horticulture Summit 2019 in Beijing, the AIPH Secretary General, says, “There has never been a better time than now to get involved in the Chinese market.”

Desch Plantpak has agreed to acquire the assets of Danish SKY-LIGHT that are used for the production of horticultural trays and reminds people about the enormous added value of recycled plastic. Read more - members only

Gardenex advises companies to visit them at either spoga + gafa or Glee to get advice on preparing for whatever the eventual outcome of the Brexit negotiations will be. Read more - open to all