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US (FL): "30% more flower shipments received for Mother's Day 2023"

PortMiami and Miami-Dade County continue to be the port of entry for flowers for all mothers in the US, and for this Mother’s Day PortMiami received…

Cyclamen 'Mother's Halo' for motherless daughters in Australia

"A Halo will become synonymous with Mother's Day being a celebration of all mothers, including those with angel wing"

Cyclamen "Mother's Halo" hit the Australian retail shelves over the last two weeks in the run-up to Mother's Day, supported by a media and awareness…

US: ASCFG announces 2023 Cut Flowers of the Year

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Inc. (ASCFG) has selected varieties of cut flowers in four categories—Bulb, Fresh, Foliage, and…

Fleurizon releases 2024 catalog

The 2024 Fleurizon catalog has been released and is loaded with succulents, grasses, bedding plants, perennial cuttings, foliage plants (all types of dracaena, deremensis,…

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CAN (BC): Heated flower auction ahead of Mother's Day

The action begins at 6 a.m. in a Burnaby warehouse, home to the largest flower auction in North America. There is a quiet intensity as over a dozen…

Growlink acquires FloEnvy

Growlink has acquired FloEnvy, a developer of cultivation management software designed to optimize performance at greenhouses and indoor farms.  "Our mission at Growlink is to provide…

American Rose Trials for Sustainability winners from Star Roses and Plants

Star® Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles, and woody plants, is excited to announce it recently…

Richplant celebrates 40th anniversary

For 40 years, Richard Scheffers of Richplant has been growing the finest houseplants. With its many exclusive plant varieties, Richplant has been a…

Royal FloraHolland Managementcolumn Leendert-Jan Plaisier: Mother's Day rush

"Monday, May 8 was the busiest day in our logistics operations so far this year"

Monday the 8th of May was the busiest day in our logistics operations so far this year. This is not surprising as it is the week before Mother's Day",…

NL: A peak inside Fleurametz FM-Group's headquarter in the run-up to Mother's Day

Mother's Day is around the corner, which means busy days for the floral industry, also at the Headquarters FleuraMetz FM-Group in the Netherlands. This…

Flowers arriving at Miami International Airport to meet demand for Mother's Day

With Mother's Day taking place this Sunday, it is a day that comes a lot of flowers passing through the airport. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava…

Proven Winner announces top picks from 2024 varieties lineup

Proven Winners has announced its Top Picks, the most outstanding and unique varieties from its 2024 new introduction lineup. Selected for strong…

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US (NC): Florist’s in Cape Fear are gearing up for Mother’s Day

Many florists in Cape Fear are gearing up for Mother’s Day as it is now just a few days away.  Flora Verdi, a florist located on Princess Street in Wilmington,…

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UK: Spalding Flower Parade returns with millions of tulips on show

Millions of blooms have been cut for a famous flower parade which is being held for the first time in a decade. The annual Spalding Flower Parade began…

Scotland: Horti industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

MSPs joined experts, professionals, and academics from Scotland’s horticulture sector at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, May 10, at a reception…

NL: Damage to greenhouse after large fire in a caravan shed in Bleiswijk

A caravan shed between greenhouses in Bleiswijk burned down on the evening of May 10. No one was injured, but the damage is extensive. Grower Kees van…

Record amount of damage from extreme weather in the Netherlands

Damage caused by extreme weather in the Netherlands will exceed €886 million in 2022, the highest amount of insured damage since 2007. This is according to the…