Frédéric Angier, Angier International:
Sector | Substrates and starting materials
Crop steering starts in the substrate: Inside the new Growbag COCO
Grodan publishes
New recommendations for reducing the risk of pepper wilting
New site of The Rootstock Company officially opened
Stefan Kreft, Gramoflor:
"We know and understand the challenges of professional horticulture and are equally aware of our strengths"
FibriTech: virgin cellulose fibers, green compost, and small amount of coir
“Peat-free horticulture finally possible with first high-performance bio-substrate”
Hydroponically grown cucumbers reach 4 to 6 kg yields in Rajasthan’s 45°C heat
Beekenkamp Plants completes full transition to sustainable plant trays
Klasmann-Deilmann acquires VelociGro gel-plug technology
COB group launches COB carbon:
"Our core activity is to decarbonize existing value chains"
German cucumber grower develops pipe rail lift: "Film always stays neatly in place"
Measuring is knowing – Discover what is happening in your substrate
Strawberries from seed: Habit or deliberate choice?
Pindstrup acquires La Mundial de Coco, expands renewable raw-material base
Transplant nurseries celebrate seed improvements
ILIP brings HortiPack innovations in R-PET to MyPlant & Garden 2026
NL: Bejo marks 30 years of organic seeds
Root zone as core focus in naturally ventilated Indian hydroponic cucumber
"Coir substrate demand matures as technical specs drive yield gains"
Biochar gains ground in Spain as a regenerative soil amendment with agricultural and urban uses
Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US
Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems
Swedish grower sees strong demand for differentiated tomato varieties
Azura wants to develop an alternative to coconut fiber and is launching biochar production
Scaling Quebec herb production through advanced greenhouse management
LNZ Group produces berry planting material in its own biolaboratory
Precision seeding and grafting gain ground as nurseries face higher costs and tighter margins
Pelemix launches CoirFlex at Fruit Logistica 2026
NL: Improving substrate production with a new mixing line
India trade deal benefits US growers
Introducing sustainable solutions for vegetable and soft fruit cultivation at Fruit Logistica
EU seed legislation: Final trilogue begins in Brussels
Nigeria seed firm launches tomato and pepper processing facility
High-speed grafter AC assists grafting above the cotyledons at Vreugdenhil Young Plants
"Every day we gain more confidence in the machine"
The seed company employs over 250 people in more than 10 countries
Manuel Weisser is the new chief executive officer at Panora
Introducing Phenostation
“Greenhouses offer excellent conditions for phenotyping, but scalability and standardization remain challenges”
Tasmanian propagator expands plug plant capacity and adopts advanced monitoring technology
Substrate discussed at IPM Essen
How growing media choices can improve logistics for professional growers
Van der Knaap introduces Green Soil, a circular raw material for RHP substrates
Building scale and tradition for nearly a century
RHP and Klasmann-Deilmann announce first certification for sphagnum
RHP certification for Green Products
Controlled stress becomes a deliberate management tool during Canadian winters
The technical approach of 3esse Vivai
Strategy, skill and vision - the growth model of an Italian nursery
A greenhouse seed producer in Antalya: “Virus tolerance is no longer optional”
Technonicol begins exporting substrate to Saudi Arabia
no impact on Grodan’s activities outside Russia
ROCKWOOL Group statement on the situation of their Russian factories
Wood fiber substrates gain momentum as industry responds to raw material challenges
“The demand for vegetable plants in soil pots is high”
India: Mechanisation and the role of tractors in greenhouse operations in medicinal and exotic crops
“Even minor environmental variations can affect active compound levels and commercial acceptance”
Sensor technologies trials for peat free substrates in mushroom and ornamental production
Coconut fiber gains ground as a key tool for uniformity and water efficiency in greenhouse crops
Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone
Seed Your Future launches 2026 storytelling series showcasing champions of the green workforce
"We didn’t expect them to completely outclass the competition"
Seaweed-based containers mixed with air pruning demonstrate performance gains in tomato production
“Steady coco peat demand expected ahead of key planting seasons”
“Every seed is backed by transparent quality control and innovation”
Initiatives like plasma-based natural lighting systems intended to supplement or replace conventional greenhouse lighting
The combination of regenerative food forests and CEA starting in Southern Oregon
3esse Vivai