Photo report Myplant & Garden 2024

Last week, the eighth edition of Myplant & Garden took place. The fair has grown into one of the largest B2B horticultural fairs in Italy, breaking…

Sian Roses presents Madam Pink and Sweet Adalonia:

"Two special rose varieties perfect for celebrating International Women’s Day"

International Women's Day is around the corner. On March 8, the achievements of women around the world are celebrated with flowers, and the Kenyan…

US: SAF responds to negative floral references in Valentine's Day promotions

As the voice of the floral industry, the Society of American Florists (SAF) takes a stand against businesses that disparage flowers to promote…

Van der Ende Group expands product range:

"Growing demand for a brand for irrigation and heating pumps"

Van der Ende Group is expanding its product range. In addition to its range of irrigation pumps and water technology solutions, the company now…

Survey among North American florisits:

How was Valentine's Day 2024?

What was 2024's Valentine's season like? According to a survey conducted by US floral software provider Floranext, more than 50% of the surveyed florists report that red roses…

Cut flower course for Polish retailers took place early January

On January 9, 2024, an event for the flower industry in Poland took place – a one-day training course on trade, assortment, and quality of cut flowers.…

Alfred “Fred” Meyers passed away

Niagara has lost one of the pillars of its tender fruit and greenhouse industry with the February 13 passing of Alfred "Fred" Meyers. The 69-year-old president of operation at…

Chrysal showcases Rose Dip to Royal Flora Holland and Rhodos buyers in Naarden

Last Thursday, Chrysal International in Naarden opened its doors for auctioneers and quality controllers from Royal Flora Holland, as well as Rhodos…

UK: New phase of HTA's 2024 peat-free work and support launched

This week has seen a big push of member support and engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), with another successful technical…

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China: Flower export in Yunnan booms in Spring Festival

During the Spring Festival, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has seen brisk sales of flowers. Some of the…

Rising flower prices in Russia ahead of International Women's Day: factors and implications

According to analysts, prices for flowers in Russia are on the rise ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Bouquets are expected to cost buyers 15-20%…

UK: Squire’s celebrates suppliers contributions at annual plant show

Squire's Garden Centres has marked the significant contribution of three of its nursery stock suppliers, with awards presented at its annual Plant…

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Demand for these flowers traditionally peaks around March 8, International Women's Day:

Abkhazia has exported nearly 16 tons of mimosa to Russia since the beginning of February

This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The…

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US (CA): San Francisco's Union Square to bloom with 80,000 tulips

San Francisco's Union Square will be blanketed with a vibrant sea of tulips that are free for the taking next month. The annual spectacle, a nod to…

UK: Houseplant sales soar as work from home generation shuns cut flowers for 'indoor gardens'

Houseplant sales have taken off as the work-from-home generation embraces 'indoor gardens', forcing suppliers to switch from growing flowers. Sales of…

Italian nursery sector united in Europe with the agreement between ANVE and AVI signed at Myplant

On February 22, at Myplant & Garden, the National Nurserystock Exporters Association (ANVE) and the Italian Nurserystock Association (AVI) signed a…

"If Westlanders are truly proud of their greenhouses, they should work in them themselves"

Almost every day, there's some discussion about the future of horticulture in The Netherlands. Nieuwsuur contributed to the conversation with an…