Breeder News
AGRS awards Star Roses and Plants in testing program
Star Roses and Plants has won three awards from the 2025 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) testing program. AGRS recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease-resistant and suitable for different regions of the... more »
New director of product development at Proven Winners
Proven Winners welcomes Noah Derohanian as the new director of product development. In this role, he will be centered on only sending the best quality plant material to propagators to ensure success from the greenhouse... more »
Proven Winners posts 2024 scholarship winners
Proven Winners continues to support the future of the green industry, and recently announced the winners of its 2024 scholarship program. The recipients were chosen for their passion for the industry and demonstrated excellence in... more »
Sakata opens Woodland Innovation Center
Sakata America Holding Company Inc. (SAH), a subsidiary of Japan-based Sakata Seed Corporation, has officially opened its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility, situated on 219 acres in Yolo County, consolidates... more »
Plantpeddler, Syngenta Flowers offering pre-release of new begonia series
Plantpeddler and Syngenta Flowers have announced the pre-release of a new begonia series, offering U.S. growers a chance to trial the iCandy begonias ahead of the official 2026 launch. The iCandy series features five colors,... more »
AAS honors Mitch Hanes with its 2024 Breeders’ Cup Award
Mitch Hanes, a retired flower breeder from Syngenta Flowers, has been awarded the 2024 All-America Selections (AAS) Breeders’ Cup Award for his contributions to horticulture. This prestigious honor, established in 2004, celebrates breeders whose innovative... more »
Bushel and Berry expands collection with tea and passion fruit plants
Bushel and Berry is expanding its line of ornamental, edible plants with the introduction of two new non-berry varieties for 2025: 'Brew-Tea-Ful Tea' camellia and 'Poppin’ Passion' passion fruit. These additions mark the first non-berry... more »
Royal Van Zanten follows apricot trend with charmelia
Royal van Zanten has announced the addition of 'Apricot' to its charmelia line. This versatile color, a blend between yellow and red but not fully orange, is designed for year-round use, fitting into both calm... more »
Dümmen Orange recaps 2024 summer trial season
Dümmen Orange participated in several industry trials across North America this summer, showcasing a range of new plant varieties. Notable locations included Colorado State University, Penn State University, Metrolina Greenhouses and the University of Georgia.... more »
Bailey announces new executive team changes
Bailey has appointed Tim Jacobson as chief human resources officer and Katie Huth as chief financial officer. Both leaders are expected to help shape the company’s future growth and strategy. Terri McEnaney, chief executive officer... more »
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