Growing proteas in Colombia, a visit to Rosamina:

"People thought we were crazy. Now we harvest the flowers year round"

"When we decided to start growing proteas commercially, everyone thought we were crazy. Proteas don't grow in Colombia, they said. But they do, and we…

Spain: Storms Aline and Bernard caused serious damage to the nursery sector in the provinces of Cádiz, Seville, and Huelva

The two storms that crossed Andalusia last week - Aline on Thursday, 19, and Bernard on Sunday, October 22 - have caused considerable damage to Andalusia's…

Plantador Colombia new distributor of NUF water filter installation:

"Closing the water loop with this filter intstallation"

Plantador Colombia, working with one of the largest propagators of rose plants in Latin America, has just installed a new water filter by NUF…

South Africa: SAFGA grower’s day and annual general meeting

The SAFGA (South African Flower Grower Association) held a grower's day and an AGM on October 18, 2023. The day started with visiting Mobjadi Boerdery…

Syndicate Sales expands product offering and reach through multiple acquisitions

Syndicate Sales announced multiple acquisitions today, encompassing Avera Products, Pottery Direct, and TriMar Ribbon. These strategic endeavors will expand…

Otte launches HortiRack:

Optimizing space while maintaining efficient growing conditions

A key challenge for indoor farming facilities has been optimizing space while maintaining efficient growing conditions. Otte Metallbau, active in…

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day:

US (IA): "Testing the best in the Midwest"

On Thursday, November 30, Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day will take place in Cresco, Iowa. In trial, they have over 160 commercial and pre-release…

"This film accelerates the plant growth by approximately 20%"

Vink König Deutschland is now offering the LLEAF polycarbonate film, an innovative product for accelerated plant growth. "This film accelerates the…

At TradeFair in Aalsmeer and IFTF in Vijfhuizen:

What will be on display at Selecta one next month?

On Tuesday, November 7, the TradeFair in Aalsmeer will take off, and the day after, the IFTF in Vijfhuizen. Both events last for three days, and…

Select Breeding unveils half a dozen new roses

It takes quite a few years for a new variety to make it to commercial level, which is why introducing six new roses in one go is an impressive…

UK: Latest garden center data shows a September sunshine boost and final quarter optimism

In the latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Monthly Market Update, figures show that the UK garden retail market benefitted from an unexpected…

Maersk's participation at Proflora 2023:

Keeping flowers fresh all the way

How can integrated logistics solutions and offering end-to-end supply chain optimization, from source to consumer, bring benefits to flower logistics?…

Photo report: IFPA Floral Show 2023

The Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, hosted in Anaheim by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) last week, featured an impressive array…

Hort Science Masterclass:

Delivering an effective peat-free strategy

ICL is holding its second Hort Science Masterclass, ‘Delivering an effective peat-free strategy,’ at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) near Edinburgh. The…

NL: Keukenhof gardeners plant flower bulbs with the U.S. Embassy in The Hague

Yesterday, H.E. Shefali Razdan Duggal and Keukenhof gardeners planted flower bulbs at the residence in The Hague. Representatives of Royal Athos also…

Christmasworld sold out: These are the exhibitors in 2024

Christmasworld rings in a new round with its globally unique product mix of seasonal decorations and festive decorations. All key players are on board.…

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Pakistan: New customs values on import of fresh flowers fixed

Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of fresh flowers, including roses, lillium/lilli, baby…

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Philippines: Flower prices in Dangwa expected to spike next week

Flower prices in Dangwa, Manila, are poised to increase as the country approaches the Undas season. Some shops in Manila's mainstream market for…

NL: Dümmen Orange organizes event for large-scale retail sector

Dümmen Orange is opening its doors for an event for the large-scale retail sector. During the Experience Week from November 7 to 9, Dümmen Orange is…

Europe: Are flowers still allowed?

Are flowers still allowed? Or, rather, how do consumers view sustainability? Bloemenbureau Holland, in collaboration with research firm Kantar, asked…