SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – The German industry association Garten (IVG) is warning about the possible consequences of the planned EU directive to empower consumers for organic gardening. According to the association, organic fertilizers could soon disappear from the shelves if the new directive is implemented as planned.
What is the Empowering Consumers Directive?
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. has released its 2025 annual report, providing a comprehensive overview of the green industry's performance. The report highlights the unifying power of gardens, which is a major theme this year. It also includes key figures, trends, and developments in the garden market, as well as information on the IVG's core projects.
Gardens: More Than Just Green Oases
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 17, 2025 – Despite a challenging economic climate in Germany, the gardening industry demonstrated resilience in 2024, achieving a 1.3 percent growth in revenue, according to a report presented at the 24th IVG Media Day Garden.
Industry Experts Gather at IVG Media Day Garden
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – Weber, the renowned name in grilling, has unveiled a new and improved lineup of its iconic 'Q' series portable gas grills. Designed to deliver exceptional grilling experiences in any setting, from balconies to campsites, the revamped 'Q' grills boast enhanced power, expanded grilling space, and a sleek modern design.
A Modern Classic Reimagined
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – Mother's Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious, home-cooked meal hot off the grill? Weber, the world's leading grill manufacturer, is helping families make this Mother's Day unforgettable with the launch of its new SPIRIT EP-435 and GENESIS SP-435W GBS gas grills, along with a mouthwatering menu of recipes perfect for the occasion.
New Grills for Unforgettable Mother's Day Memories
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – The BHB (German DIY Association) is thrilled to announce the 16th BHB Branchen-Open, a premier event for golf enthusiasts in the DIY industry. Set against the backdrop of one of Germany's most beautiful golf courses, the event will take place on July 10th and 11th, 2025. Attendees can look forward to a mix of sporting challenges, networking opportunities, fun, and camaraderie.
A Prestigious Venue: Golfclub Wiesensee
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – In the lead-up to the upcoming federal elections in Germany, the Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V., a leading association of gardening industry manufacturers, is urging policymakers to prioritize the green sector. The IVG has issued a list of demands aimed at creating a supportive economic environment for businesses in the gardening industry, ensuring their continued planning security and competitiveness.
IVG’s Key Demands to Foster a Thriving Green Sector
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – The newly established women's network in the home improvement and gardening industry, "LaDIY," held its inaugural meeting on January 22, 2025, at the OBI in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Approximately 50 engaged industry representatives came together to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and network. The event marked the beginning of a long-term network aimed at strengthening the role of women in the industry and increasing their visibility.
LaDIY: A Collaborative Effort to Empower Women in DIY
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – The Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten (BHB), a leading industry association for home improvement, building, and gardening in the DACH region, welcomes bellaflora, a prominent Austrian garden center chain, as its newest member. This addition strengthens the BHB's network, now comprising 25 retail members and 218 supporting members from industry and service sectors.
bellaflora: A Blooming Success in the Austrian Garden Center Landscape
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – Following the ban of some allegedly invasive plant species in Switzerland, there has also been media attention and scaremongering against the corresponding species in Germany, without the corresponding critical classification. In some cases, even plants that do not appear on the relevant European Union’s list of prohibited species were portrayed as invasive. This reporting has given certain plants a bad reputation among consumers, leading to declining sales and revenue losses for manufacturing businesses in Germany.