FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, May 9, 2025

Boris Mantilla, SoBella:

Ecuador: Mother’s Day sales challenged by climate

Although Ecuador has had a good year overall so far, the floral sector has faced persistent product shortages during the Mother's Day sales season, explains Boris Mantilla of SoBella…

In Memoriam: Leo Middelburg

With deep shock and great sadness, the family and management of Leen Middelburg Chrysanten announce the sudden passing of Leo Middelburg on May 7, 2025. "We are still trying to…

45 Danish growers showcase their products

Ready for Flora Dania Summer Trade Fair?

Four times a year, Flora Dania organizes their Flora Dania Trade Fair where Danish ornamental plant growers exhibit their season products. The next…

Bob van Wingerden, Catoctin Mountain Growers:

US (MD): "With the Roll-Air, we can get even more out of spring"

Catoctin Mountain Growers in Keymar, Maryland, is a leading producer of predominantly flowering bedding plants. In 2025, the American family business…

US: The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation celebrates 15 years of honoring heroes

The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation (MDFF) announces its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half dedicated to honoring the brave men and women…

FreshPortal Software partners with Service First Processing (SFP)

New partnership to bring end-to-end automation to the floral industry

FreshPortal Software has partnered with Service First Processing (SFP), a payment automation company. This collaboration delivers a fully integrated platform…

UK: Royal rose named for The Princess of Wales

The RHS has named a rose, bred by Harkness Roses, for The Princess of Wales to celebrate the incredible healing power of nature and raise awareness of…

NL: The peony season is in full swing

According to Marty Star of My Peony Society, the peony season is going exceptionally well this year, especially after facing challenging conditions in…

Transporting over 20,100 tons, a 15% increase

Avianca Cargo achieves historic milestone during the 2025 Mother's Day season

Avianca Cargo successfully concluded its Mother's Day 2025 season with a historic record, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers—a 15% increase…

Exclusive varieties perform well in peonies

NL: "This year, we are trying to market everything locally"

Cold nights had delayed peony growth at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather spurred rapid development. "Just in…

LATAM Group transports over 25,000 tons of flowers for Mother’s Day season

LATAM group's cargo affiliates successfully concluded the high season for flower shipments for Mother's Day, reaffirming its commitment to the region's…

"People are willing to spend a bit more for beautiful arrangements"

With double the workforce and production capacity compared to previous years, Solid Plant Productions is operating at full speed in preparation for…

Growing for Mother’s Day:

US (MN): How Wagners and Jiffy prepare for one of the flower industry’s biggest moments

As Mother's Day 2025 approaches, growers across the country are in full swing: timing blooms, perfecting plant health, and racing against the clock to…

UK: Seminar line up announced for HTA National Plant Show 2025

Excitement is growing as the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces its seminar line-up for the HTA National Plant Show 2025, taking place at…

"give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods"

Australia: Road safety warnings issued ahead of Mother's Day

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport…

US: Registration open for Darwin Perennials Day 2025

Eager to join the Darwin Perennials in The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Illinois, for the annual Darwin Perennials Day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025?…

Floral display by JUB Holland at Keukenhof

NL: "Flowers as if they were from a painting"

Spring reaches its colorful crescendo at Keukenhof with a striking floral display by JUB Holland: a bold bulb planting designed as a colorful still…

Hoek Flowers:

"Flowers from the source, with a vision for the future"

Kenya plays a crucial role as a sourcing region for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta…

Colombia: Silleteros of Medellin: living tradition of the floral festival

The Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) is the most important event in Medellín, as it embodies all the values of the Antioquian people. The festival…