TASPO Award 2025: Plant Producer of the Year Winners Announced

The TASPO Award “Plant Producer of the Year” recognizes horticultural businesses that position themselves successfully in the market through individual concepts, consistent quality, and forward-thinking strategies. The award highlights excellence across a wide range of plant categories, from bedding and potted plants to herbs, shrubs, trees, and perennials.

The winner of the 2025 award is Rankers GmbH, an organic horticultural company producing herbs and vegetables under its own brand LA’BiO!. The company distributes exclusively through owner-operated specialist garden centers, deliberately avoiding DIY stores and supermarkets to ensure expert advice and premium product presentation.

Rankers GmbH produces all herbs and vegetables without peat and is Bioland-certified. In addition, two cents per pot sold are donated to Naturefund e.V., supporting global forest protection and reforestation initiatives.

The TASPO Award 2025 highlights how innovation, sustainability, and expertise continue to shape the future of professional horticulture. The awarded companies demonstrate that long-term success is built on quality, responsibility, and a deep understanding of both plants and markets.

Founded in 2008, the family-run business is led by Managing Director Danny van Leuven together with his family and employs around 40 people. Selected garden centers are certified as LA’BiO! specialist retailers, guaranteeing quality standards and a reliable year-round supply.

Over the past 17 years, this initiative has raised €755,000. The company also donates hundreds of plants annually to schools, daycare centers, and public institutions to promote environmental awareness among children and young people.