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Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers Form Joint Venture

May 20, 2026
Dümmen Orange, Syngenta Flowers form joint venture

Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers have announced plans to form a joint venture combining their global ornamental breeding and propagation businesses. The companies said the agreement, approved by both boards of directors, remains subject to... more »
Summer Atlanta Market to combine community and commerce

May 19, 2026
Atlanta Market expands showrooms and events for Summer 2026

Atlanta Market will take place June 9-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta with expanded showrooms, new temporary exhibits and an updated schedule of educational and networking events for Summer 2026. Organized by ANDMORE, the market spans three... more »
Star Roses and Plants received four A.R.T.S. awards

May 19, 2026
Four Star Roses varieties recognized for sustainability

Star Roses and Plants announced that four of its rose varieties received awards from the 2027 American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) program, which evaluates roses for disease resistance, landscape performance and sustainability under low-input... more »
Plantipp receives double recognition at 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

May 19, 2026
Plantipp receives double recognition at 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Plantipp announced it received two top recognitions at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, with hosta 'Red Ninja' named Plant of the Year and Hydrangea paniculata 'Groundbreaker Ruby' taking second place. 'Red Ninja' (above, left)... more »

May 19, 2026
MarketTime launches InvoicePay to modernize wholesale payments

MarketTime announced the launch of InvoicePay, a new payment capability designed to modernize wholesale payment processing and reduce security risks tied to manual transactions. The Dallas-based wholesale commerce platform said InvoicePay replaces traditional payment workflows... more »

May 18, 2026
Floriexpo reports 20% growth in exhibitors ahead of 2026 show

Floriexpo will return May 27-29 with a 20% increase in exhibitors and record registration numbers for its Floral Bootcamp educational program, according to event organizers. The annual floral industry event will bring together mass-market floral... more »

May 18, 2026
Arett Sales 2026 Virtual Summer Marketplace opens June 5

Arett Sales will launch its Virtual Summer Marketplace on June 5, offering retailers online access to seasonal product deals and purchasing opportunities through Aug. 3. The virtual event will feature promotions across lawn and garden,... more »
DeVroomen Garden Products introduced a Sesame Street-themed display garden at Keukenhof Gardens

May 13, 2026
DeVroomen highlights youth gardening with Sesame Street display

DeVroomen Garden Products introduced a Sesame Street-themed display garden at Keukenhof Gardens this spring, featuring an Elmo mosaic designed to encourage younger audiences to explore gardening. The display debuted April 18 during a special event... more »

May 13, 2026
NRF: April 2026 retail sales continued to rise

Retail sales increased for the seventh consecutive month in April despite higher gas prices and ongoing inflation concerns, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding... more »
The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) will introduce Career Boulevard at the 2026 Farwest Show, scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Portland, Oregon

May 13, 2026
Career Boulevard will debut at 2026 Farwest Show

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) will introduce Career Boulevard at the 2026 Farwest Show, scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Portland, Oregon, as part of an effort to connect nursery industry employers with prospective workers.... more »
Monrovia introduced its new hydrangea 'Centennial Ruby' during a garden event

May 13, 2026
Monrovia showcases new hydrangea at luxury garden activation

Monrovia introduced its new hydrangea 'Centennial Ruby' during a garden event at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design as part of the company’s 100th anniversary celebration. The company created the Centennial Celebration Garden as an... more »
HilverdaFlorist has announced two additions to its leadership team

May 12, 2026
HilverdaFlorist expands management team

HilverdaFlorist has announced two additions to its leadership team as part of its focus on future growth and organizational development. Martin Beers has been appointed director of research and development, while Gijs Hofhuis has been... more »