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

Gardenex has secured grant funding to help UK manufacturers, especially SME’s, exhibit at major overseas garden trade shows. For the first time these will include Myplant & Garden in Milan. Read more - members only

Arboretum, Ireland’s leading garden centre, has two reasons to celebrate.  It has been named National Store of the Year and has signed up to buy the National Garden Exhibition Centre. Read more - members only

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

Hortipak has joined leading horticultural marketing groups across Europe and the USA to form the Media Concept Group. Read more - members only

The AIPH Awards at the Colosseum Theatre in Essen, Germany celebrated the world’s best in ornamental horticultural production. Bransford Webb was the sole UK winner taking Silver in its category. Read more - members only

Gardenex gives three reasons why garden suppliers should export and the HTA has created an overseas market tool kit, download it now. Read more - members only