FSI Newsletter Spring 2026

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

FloriCompact now also available for small-scale growers. Starting 3rd of November 2025, growers can also use FloriCompact, a scheme developed by Agraya GmbH (owner of GLOBALG.A.P.).

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of certification services tailored for small-scale growers in the Global North. In collaboration with MPS and FoodPLUS GmbH (owner of GLOBALG.A.P.), these services will be available before the end of the second quarter of 2025.

2017 General Assembly on last 26th January in IPM Essen. The focus of the meeting was on the FSI Basket of Standards and Responsible sourcing.

FSI enables small-scale growers to achieve 100% sustainability certification

The board of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) defined the revenue definition for small-scale growers in the Global North on 30 May. A special FSI project group has been working on this recently, in close consultation with various floriculture parties. This now provides clarity on which small-scale growers belong to this group, so that they can prepare for sustainability certification

Do you want to help build a fair and sustainable global floriculture sector?
At the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), you’ll be at the heart of international efforts to make flower and plant production more sustainable. Together with companies, NGOs, and supply chain partners, you’ll help shape a sector where people, planet, and profit are in balance.

The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) seeks a new Independent Chair starting February 2025. The role involves leading sustainability efforts, stakeholder engagement, and global advocacy. Candidates should have executive experience, sustainability expertise, and leadership skills. Find out more below