Do you like to be up to date with the latest developments in sustainability? Then you've come to the right place. This page gathers the latest and most popular news in the field of business, packaging, BIO, fair trade, certifications and research, especially for you.
We all say it: we want flowers and plants we can feel good about. Grown without chemicals, with respect for people, animals, and the planet. But the moment a flower isn’t completely “perfect” – when there’s a bug visible or a spot on a leaf – we turn up our noses. We want the results of sustainab...
Friday 08 August 2025
New on Circles: the Triptych! Three perspectives, one story. In three consecutive parts, we explore a current theme in floriculture. Always with a practical approach, room for multiple voices, and a clear translation into what it means for you as a green professional.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Sustainable cultivation requires insight—especially into your environmental impact. Through footprinting, growers gain clarity about their sustainability performance. Collectives such as Oxin Growers, Zentoo (one of our Preferred Suppliers), and Air So Pure demonstrate how footprinting helps them cultivate more consciously. Discover the benefits they experience and how you can implement this yourself.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
At the Marginpar flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately, stunning flowers. It’s their way of ensuring that future generations can enjoy nature’s beauty, one bouquet at a time.
Thursday 03 July 2025
At LG Flowers, Koppert, and HilverdaFlorist, sustainability is not just a goal, it’s changing how things are done from the ground up.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Imagine a simple change that can revolutionize how plants are grown, making it greener, cleaner, and more durable. Van Nifterik’s caramelized bamboo sticks are a breakthrough in sustainable horticulture.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
The sentiment is changing. The love for flowers remains. But today’s consumer asks more questions than ever. During the webinar Consumer & Sustainability by Bloemenbureau Holland (April 15, 2025), it became clear: the sector has reached a turning point. Transparency and sustainability are no longer nice-to-haves, they are the new standard. But what does that mean for you?
Wednesday 23 March 2022
In a previous blog (How to get started with sustainable packaging), seven tips for sustainable packaging were presented. The seven tips can be linked to the ‘R’ ladder strategy for circularity.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
With the 'product of the future' initiative, FM Group is working with growers to find 'the product of the future'. What standards are attached to this and what does such a natural product look like?
Thursday 07 September 2023
Green plays an important role in our lives. Green rejoices, connects, decorates and heals. To enjoy flowers and plants responsibly, not only now but also in the future, our growers are committed to fully sustainable cultivation and production. In other words: a natural product. But what does such a natural product look like? And what does it mean?
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Just in time for IPM in Essen, the members of Euro Plant Tray eG have chosen for two models in the Normpack 200 format. At the EPT stand in the Innovation Centre in Hall 4, all models will be presented to the general public.
Thursday 26 May 2022
Packaging may have one or more labels, quality marks or symbols printed on it. But what do these actually mean? This blog explains the various labels, quality marks and symbols that can be found on packaging.