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Friday, August 28, 2020

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A peek inside at Yuxi De Ruiter Flower

De Ruiter going strong in China

In East Africa and South America, De Ruiter Innovations is one of the market leaders in the breeding of cut roses, but it has also invested in its own operation in China,…

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Master Grower - Canada

Final webinar: Changes in today's consumer priorities, US retail panel

Colombia: Chrysanthemum Week 2020 coming to an end

"The consumer wants quality, so longevity. However, this goes counterintuitive to some consumer trends: they want flowers like peonies, dahlias, zinnias, which are all not…

HFA partner AFKLM shows dedication to flower industry during challenging COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the entire flower supply chain from the grower to the seller. Holland Flower Alliance (HFA) member Air France KLM Martinair…

Agroberichten Buitenland

China zooms in on the “Flower Kingdom” of the world

The Netherlands is well known as the "Flower Kingdom". The total land area of the Netherlands is a mere 41,500 square kilometers, equivalent to two-and-a-half Beijing, with…

‘Wales, Plant Health in Horticulture’ conference'

UK: Tyfu Cymru takes plant health online

Tyfu Cymru are pleased to launch the ‘Virtual Plant Health in Horticulture’ fortnight this October, which aims to bring together commercial growers and…

Godfrey Dol in irrigation series following the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

"Algorithm predicted irrigation need much better than I can with 38 years experience"

"Follow the rules of thumb and the plant performs as required" was the headline in the previous post in a series of three about irrigation. In this last part…

VAT in Turkey on flowers, plants reduced from 18% to 8% until the end of 2020

With the decision announced on July 31st, 2020, the industries that are most impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak have been granted tax exemptions. Turkish floriculture industry…

Special Energy

SPRHOUT generates solar thermal power for greenhouse farm

The team with Solho (Solar Horticulture) recently went and visited the SPRHOUT (Solar Powered Off-grid Horticultural UniT) in France. Read more about this installation in this…

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CAN (ON): How the pandemic made a Niagara woman into an accidental entrepreneur

A few months ago, flowers weren’t even really Amy Marconi’s thing. She’s a social worker through and through, having worked in everything from child protection to mental…

US: PFCI to honor six new members in 2021

The Society of American Florists will honor six professionals with induction into Professional Floral Communicators – International (PFCI) during SAF's Annual Convention in…

Syngenta Group shares first half year report

Syngenta Group Co., Ltd. today announced the Group’s first half year results after its formation on June 18, 2020. The Group increased sales by 2 percent to…

Dekker Chrysanten

Memphis Cherry is the latest Elvis-inspired chrysanthemum

Memphis Dark brought yet another Memphis-inspired hit, 65 years after the first recording by Elvis Presley at Sun Studio. And the next one is already on its…

Bionema

Investment in bioprotection to increase organic food production

Bionema, a UK-based biopesticide technology developer, is working on eco-friendly solutions to reduce the chemical residue on crops and increase organic food production.…


Niels Koolstra about the development of Eminent Seeds: “We only develop special varieties" Just over 35 years ago, Jan van Heijningen established Eminent Seeds. Nowadays, the company is unique in the varieties it breeds, and known all around the world. Eminent Seeds is now a part of Best Fresh, but the mission and vision never changed. The company is not the source for varieties with 3% extra yield. "We develop…

China: "Flower visitors" in Dounan

Dounan is located in Chenggong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, on the east bank of Dianchi Lake. With the high altitude, low latitude, and sufficient sunlight, the…

Royal FloraHolland

The future starts in Eelde for Royal FloraHolland

The countdown has begun. The first new services for growers and buyers will be available from Monday, 21 September 2020. With the preparations carried out in recent months,…

US (FL): FNGLA announces 2020 industry award winners

FNGLA proudly announces its industry award winners for 2020. Here are the recipients: Outstanding Chapter Leader – Colin Friedrich, Excelsa Gardens (Loxahatchee) Outstanding…

Did you know? The origin of flower names

Have your parents ever told you the origin of your name? No? Well, at least Florismart found some interesting stories about the names of these floral beauties. Read on to…

Today on social media

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Dutch Greenhouse Delta

We would like to welcome the new Netherlands Ambassador to Qatar @marjankamstra and look forward to working with her, exploring new opportunities for the Dutch horticulture…

US (CA): Ag and farm worker organisations team with state to distribute face masks

The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) and California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) are pleased to announce they have distributed over 50,000 N-95 masks…

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Mornings with Mayesh: How to streamline your business

Cristina Barragan of Fleursociety joined Yvonne to chat about business efficiency on Mornings with Mayesh. A few topics that were discussed: How to streamline, organize, systemize,…

PMA Virtual Town Hall

Women in the produce industry speak on resilience, confidence and stress management

This week’s PMA virtual town hall featured three women who are leaders in the produce industry. They were led in discussion by PMA CEO Cathy Burns about how they made their…

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