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Monday, February 10, 2020
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Run-up to Valentine's Day

Netherlands: Higher rose prices as Kenyan supply lags behind

Over the last few weeks, Kenya has had a lot of rain and this wet weather delayed the rose production. Not good timing in the run up to Valentine's Day (February 14). As a…

Spanish investment company takes over Aleia Roses

The Spanish investment company JB Capital Markets took over Aleia Roses. For 9 million euro, they have become 100% owner of this rose farm. After some startup…

Dümmen Orange and Perfect Plants sign agreement for collaboration

Dümmen Orange and Perfect Plants (formerly known as Pothos Plant) kicked off the new year with a memorable moment by signing an agreement for intensive collaboration in the…

How utilising the latest fogging technology will keep your crops happy and healthy

With growers looking to optimise their crop growth and the consistent control of their environment, the options and different formulas to success are vast. The importance of a…

Greenhouse industry takes stock after Ciara

Storm Ciara razed over Europe, leading to several disruptions across the continent as well as in the UK. So how are the greenhouses doing? In the Netherlands,…

Philips GreenPower Xtra 1150W system

"12% more light output and therefore more yield"

Signify will introduce the Philips GreenPower Xtra 1150W system with 12% more growth light and therefore more fruit yield and more yield per m². The product, combined with the…

Australia: Drought-hit flower growers urge lovers to buy local this Valentine's Day

Each year Australians spend about $17.4 million on imported roses to give their sweethearts on Valentine's Day. As the annual celebration of love rolls around, and the flower…

Kenya upbeat on direct cargo flights deal with US

Kenya is optimistic of improved trade connectivity with the US after the two countries struck a new deal for direct cargo flights between the two nations. The amendment deal,…

Special Trade Shows 2020

Décor District at Myplant & Garden

Six thousand square meters of floristry

Six thousand square meters dedicated to the beauty, creativity and charm of flower decoration. A window in which masters, artists, designers, trendsetters and creative…

James Stevens (a.k.a. Mr Roses) makes Valentine’s Day a truly Greek love affair

Mr Roses, a.k.a. James Stevens, is the Greek-Australian entrepreneur responsible for creating a global roses brand that has everybody, including Ellen DeGeneres, talking.…

Thursday is Bug Day at Peace Tree Farm

Thursday is bug day at Peace Tree. "It’s the day that our Biocontrol team crisscrosses our greenhouses to replenish and maintain our army of beneficial insects", the grower…

Flower exportation in Costa Rica increases

After a two-year fall in the sale of flowers from Costa Rica, 2019 was the year that reversed the trend, bringing an increase of 5.3% over 2018. Producers…

Meeting the growers of Italy and France

Sourcing the right blooms with the right people is such an important job that each of the departments at McQueens has a flower buyer - dedicated to working with trusted…

"The production of roses and other blooms is a race against time"

As we move forward towards Valentine’s Day, with the abundance of flowers, especially roses coming into the USA from Ecuador, it is an opportune time to reflect on what goes…
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Why are flowers more expensive on Valentine’s Day?

Many people are getting flowers for their loved ones for Valentine's Day, but they may wonder why the price tag on them is suddenly increased. Florismart compiled four reasons…

UK: Future of daffodil farm saved as workers allowed to live on site

N J McWilliam & Co has been suffering from a dearth of local workers in recent years, and has hired an increasing number of staff from overseas to help at Haughhead Farm near…

Interplant roses explains:

How a rose variety is born….

Did you know that out of the one million seeds, only around 33% will germinate which means that we annually have about 300,000 seedlings. However, these babies are still far…

Valentine's Day spending statistics, trends, and fun facts

Valentine's day dates back to early Roman times and is believed to have originated as a way to honor a priest who defied the Roman law in the 3rd century and…

Panalpina acquisition leads to strong results for DSV

“Q4 2019 was in line with our expectations and we can report EBIT of DKK 6,654 million for 2019, an 8.4% organic growth on 2018. 2019 was a strong year for our company – not…

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The Queen's Flowers

Mondays are better with flowers! #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/S8K4w8msPk — The Queen's Flowers (@QueensFlowers) February 10, 2020  

Video Watch the story of the Confetti Flower Field

The Confetti Flower Field is located on the Wyke Manor Estate in rural Worcestershire, England. Their new corporate film will take you on a trip around the estate and you will…

It's always autumn in the chrysanthemum greenhouse

On January 29, Hamifleurs visited the nursery Leen Middelburg Chrysanten (LMC), which is part of the sales cooperative Zentoo Chrysanten. Here they were welcomed by Sander and…

Greenhouse horticulture in the circular economy

Greenhouse horticulture is a major player in the efficient and safe production of food and flowers. The system is highly water efficient, but the energy costs are high and the…

Gaby Miodownik appointed Netafim's new CEO

Gaby Miodownik has been appointed as the new CEO of Netafim, and will replace Ran Maidan, who announced his desire to retire from Netafim after six years as CEO. The company's…

Biologist discovers that lavender enhances the immunity of carp

Biologist from RUDN University Morteza Yousefi has found that lavender extract added to the food reduces stress and improves immunity in carp in fish farms. The article was…

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