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Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation joins with American Floral Endowment
The transition will become final later this year as both organizations prepare for the merger.
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Florist Holland and HilverdaKooij merge
Both companies are from De Kwakel, the Netherlands, and have been active in breeding and propagation for more than 40 years.
Hort Couture announces its new alliance with Ball Seed Company
Ball Seed will exclusively distribute Hort Couture lines and will also have rights to sell a few lines of their cuttings.
Arborjet acquires Ecologel solutions
The partnership is intended to expand Arborjet's lineup of environmentally responsible plant health care products.
International Market Centers merges with AmericasMart
The agreement, which will operate under the name "International Market Centers," will own and operate 20 million square feet of showroom space.
Smithers-Oasis announces partnership with Agrilyst
Oasis Grower Solutions products will be included in Agrilyst software.
C. Raker & Sons acquired by Roberta's Unique Gardens
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Markel Corporation acquires majority interest in Costa Farms
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017.
Plantation Products acquires SUPERthrive
The acquiring company aims to expose more consumers and growers to the award-winning plant nutrition formula.
Amazon buys Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
The online retail giant now has claim to over 460 grocery stores.
SNA to co-locate with MANTS
SNA drops trade show, schedules conference for Jan. 8-9 in Baltimore, immediately preceding MANTS 2018.