FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, June 30, 2023

Flora Delight expands with chrysanthemums, lisianthus, gerbera, and more

Kenya: “More intensive hydrangea cultivation enables us to explore and add new crops”

Since 2013, Flora Delight is growing hydrangeas in Kenya year-round. They quickly gained traction in the market as demand for these hydrangeas…

In memoriam Richard Hollander

Richard Hollander, 58, of Heath, Texas, co-owner of Abbott-IPCO INC. and Classic Caladiums, passed unexpectedly and peacefully on June 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving…

AgriForce CEO discusses termination of Delphy acquisition

News broke of termination of the acquisition of Delphy by AgriForce quite unexpectedly earlier this month. Ingo Mueller, CEO of AgriForce, has joined…

Royal Van Zanten and BreierCross join forces in carnation

Royal Van Zanten and BreierCross have decided to join forces in the marketing, sales, and production of BreierCross carnation genetics in the EAME…

Crocosmia Nova 'Gold Dragon' and Echinacea Sundial 'Pink'

US: Terra Nova Nurseries’ varieties recognized as Top Winners at UGA Trial Gardens

Two of Terra Nova Nurseries' varieties were recognized in the "Top Three Winners" of the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia (UGA). The global…

September 22 and 23

Naivasha Horticultural Fair changes dates by a week

Naivasha Horticultural Fair has changed the dates of this year's Fair by a week to September 22 and 23. "Due to the fall of the Jewish New Year the…

150 years old and still going strong

Stuppy Greenhouse, Inc. is celebrating 150 years of being in business. Not only that, it has been owned and operated by the Stuppy family all of these…

"A new company with 70 years of experience"

In December 2022, Genap Canada was launched, a new company in Ontario, Canada, that manufactures steel tanks, tank liners, and pond liners, focused on…

UK: Defra launches IPAFFS - enhanced import system for plants

The IT system used to facilitate pre-notification of imports of plants and plant products in Great Britain is now ready to complete its move from the current…

1-800-flowers.com, Inc., announces leadership change

1-800-flowers.com, Inc. announced CEO Christopher McCann will be stepping down for personal health reasons, effective July 3, 2023. To ensure continuity going…

Biggest rose show in the UK welcomes record number of entrants

Squire’s Garden Centres in Shepperton hosted the largest rose show in the country last weekend (June 24 & 25) with a record number of entrants. Colin…

Take a peek at the Evanthia's Solano collection

Within a very broad Sunflower range, Evanthia offers newcomers within the Helianthus Solano® collection, long-time favorites such as Premier and…

L & G Agroflowers reflecting on their FlowerTrials visit:

"We’re so excited to start to sell all those beautiful, colorful lines in Colombia"

The FlowerTrials attracted a lot of international interest, which was very well appreciated by the participating breeders, but how was it for foreign…

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UK: Flowers From the Farm decorate Bury St Edmunds’ Pillar of Salt as part of British Flower Week

A historical landmark in Bury St Edmunds was embellished with floral color to raise awareness of the ecological impact of store-bought flowers. The…

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UK: King Charles plans new greenhouse for Highgrove

King Charles III is hoping to build a large new greenhouse at his stately home in Gloucestershire. The King has applied for planning permission to…

Deadline extended for the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2024

The deadline has been extended for the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2024. Ornamentals producers worldwide now have until…

Lamberti and AgBiome to develop new biological crop protection products

Lamberti and AgBiome will work together to develop new biological liquid formulations. “We are excited to expand our collaboration with Lamberti,” said Eric…

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Delivering them to Chicago police officers

US (IL): Cook County Treasurer's office to recycle flowers and bouquets from the world's best floral artists

Volunteers from the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will make sure that hundreds of flowers and intricate bouquets from the American…

School changes with sector: "You have to reward those you attract"

The Provincial School for Horticulture and Technology has traditionally been a school with a real horticultural background. Currently, the school is…