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Friday, October 16, 2020

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New ornamental trading platform aims to go global

Worldwide, online sales skyrocketed over the last months and ornamental trading platform B2B Conecta, that was launched last year, is also feeling these positive effects.…

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Sales & Product representative Pot & Garden USA

Morel Diffusion continues in the hands of investment company Evolem

The French investment company Evolem took over cyclamen breeder Morel Diffusion on September 22. The talks between the two companies, uninterrupted even during the health…

NIRP introduces new red variety for Latin American market, Red Flame

"The red velvet color is obtained without using any type of mesh or 'anti-blackening' bag"

After several years of work, thousands of crosses made, hundreds of codes eliminated and dozens of evaluations, Red Flame, the new red rose variety from NIRP International,…

Sakti Agro

A northern Sri Lankan coco peat factory launches products, helps rebuild community

From war zone to award-winning coconut coir factory

Raj Janan “Janan” grew up in Northern Sri Lanka and fled the country when the civil war broke out in 1984. He met business partner John Tastad back in 2001. Over the years,…

Presented at PMA's virtual Fresh Summit

Some floral 'fresh ideas'

The first virtual edition of the PMA Fresh Summit has officially come to an end*. For three days, from October 13-15, buyers and sellers across the produce and floral industry…

DAERA

UK: £1.6million Ornamental Horticulture support scheme opened in Northern Ireland

The ornamental horticulture element of DAERA’s Covid-19 support scheme has opened, and Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is encouraging those eligible to get their application…

The first 'quick wins' have already been made

NL: Maarel Orchids optimises cultivation and reduces costs with photosynthesis sensor

The mobile FluoMini photosynthesis sensor provides Maarel Orchids with new insights to optimise the cultivation. Cultivation manager Johan Langelaan applies them and yielded…

Fleuroselect

FleuroStar winner Dahlia Sincerity production tripled to meet high demand

At the end of the Dahlia season, FleuroStar winner Sincerity has impressed the international ornamental industry with its excellent garden performance. Edwin Oortwijn, Product…

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Schiphol

Schiphol appoints new management team and integrates all airline and cargo related activities to Airport Operations

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is implementing a reorganisation, which will see changes in its management structure as a result of the coronavirus crisis. In the first phase of…

Schoneveld breeding Cyclamen Open Days 2020

Every autumn, Schoneveld breeding in Wilp, Netherlands, receives customers and colleagues to view the full range of Cyclamen and other products. This year, because of…

Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms names Plant of the Year 2021 – Aurora Borealis rose

Canada Blooms announces the Canada Blooms Plant of the Year for 2021 is the Aurora Borealis rose from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre’s 49th Parallel Collection. The…

American Floral Endowment

US: Memorial tribute established in memory of Arthur Brentwood Humphrey

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces a new memorial tribute in memory of Arthur Brentwood Humphrey, a longtime friend of the floral industry who died on October 6,…

Agrolux

Deliflor opts for hybrid lighting

With a view to the new lighting season, a future-oriented lighting plan and installation has been designed for Deliflor Chrysanthemums for its 13,000 m2 breeding greenhouse,…


First semi-closed greenhouse completed in Shanghai in late October With a permanent population of 24 million, the average daily consumption demand for vegetables in the international metropolis of Shanghai amounts to about 18,000 tons. However, due to the limited planted area in the urban region, the city’s current vegetable production is far below the market demand. To provide abundant,…

MENAbytes

Kuwaiti: How online flower platform Floward built a $30 million annual business in 3 years

Abdulaziz Al Loughani is a Kuwaiti entrepreneur who had previously led Talabat before passing on the baton to his partner Mohammed Jaffar (who then sold the company to Rocket…

UK: Tyfu Cymru takes plant health online

If there is one thing Wales’ growers have in common, it’s the shared passion, pride and desire to consistently deliver high quality plants and produce. But you…

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webinar, October 29

The economic impact of Brexit on horticulture

Brexit is not just about the possible import levies. The economic consequences reach much farther than that. Are you prepared? Experts can tell you all about the impact on…

Eckards Garden Pavilion

online, November 19

AmericanHort Retail Tour: A Virtual Experience

AmericanHort presents a new online event, the AmericanHort Retail Tour: A Virtual Experience. The two hour tour will be held live November 19 at 2 PM, ET. Attendees will have…

HTA

UK: New HortTech Award launched by the David Colegrave Foundation

The world of horticulture is experiencing rapid technological change and advances in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence and remote sensing – all part of a move…

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Massive good job done. Keep them coming . I used to use green poly on hellebores its good stuff. @GenesisPMLtd are at 220000 ferns and building fast via vitroplus and good…

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US (PA): Florists make voting by mail more fun

It’s a coincidence that the election season rushes toward its finish at the same time fall flowers do. Just as politicians are squeezing their sound and fury into the…

Daisies in May

US (WA): Dream of becoming flower farmer blossoms amid pandemic

When the pandemic struck, Loreen McFaul took the adage “bloom where you are planted” to heart. “One thing I know about myself is that I have to do something creative every…

Etihad Cargo launches direct flight between Nairobi and Amsterdam

Etihad Airways is the second-largest airline and flag carrier of the UAE, after Emirates. Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi's International…

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