FloraCulture International

Dobbies Garden Centre has announced a restructuring plan to address high rent costs and restore long-term profitability. As part of this initiative, Dobbies will close 17 unprofitable stores, including 11 main sites and six little Dobbies, by the end of the year. The closures will impact 465 staff members, though all stores will continue operating during the transition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqwDQdJk

Anticipation is building for the third edition of Türkiye’s most influential horticultural and landscaping trade show, the Landscape Istanbul Fair. More recently, the nation’s ornamental plant growers association, Süsbir and AIPH endorsed the trade show, which this year will be held at the Istanbul Fair Centre Türkiye between 13-15 November 2024. https://lnkd.in/ec_FKR55

Flower growers and shippers face the dual challenge of managing peak season demand while maintaining profitability throughout the year. RipeLocker introduces a unique patented solution that leverages hypobaric or low-pressure storage technology to address these challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erp5b8mv

Announcing the winners of the AIPH World Green Awards 2024! Chengdu, China, steals the title of 'Grand Winner' and Living Green for Biodiversity & Urban Ecosystem Restoration category winner. Find out who the other winners are: https://lnkd.in/eS3k3Ep2

The Trial Commission of the International Hardy Plant Union (ISU) has announced the winners of this year’s ISU Awards, recognising excellence in plant performance, growth habits, colours, bee friendliness, and overall aesthetic beauty. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKrr_Ukm

The September edition of FCI is out now! This month, we take a look at biocontrol measures around the world. Also included are reviews of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt, Sival 2024, and Landscape Istanbul Fair. Read it for free here: https://lnkd.in/eZ8-6Qe

Following the Olympics’ Closing Ceremony, Rotterdam launched the 2024 Tour de France Femmes. This year’s edition merged the dynamism of professional cycling with the beauty of local horticulture. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNZUzy7C

Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxpcdwgR

Located in the heart of Europe’s nursery sector in Hazerswoude/Boskoop, PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt is the leading European garden plant retail and wholesale event. This unique trade fair, held twice a year, offers an unparalleled platform for growers, retailers, wholesalers, and garden centres to meet, discover the latest products and innovations, and form and strengthen essential trade relationships. It also plays a crucial role in the purchasing season for garden plants. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdzzHJeD

Exhibitors to this year’s Landscape Istanbul Fair 2024 reflect Türkiye’s strength as a major producer and exporter of quality ornamental plants and trees. Find out more about the Fair: https://lnkd.in/eCqx7h-b