Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden:

"Availability determines edible flowers' success"

African Marigolds, fuchsias, snapdragons, and rose petals are just a few of Van Vugt Kruiden's range of edible flowers, which now consists of more than…

NL: New FlowerTrials location in Boskoop

During the FlowerTrials from June 13-16, 2023, Hoko Breeding, Kolster and newcomer Walter Blom Plants will join forces at the new FlowerTrials location…

June 6, 2023

NL: Opening of Dutch Lily Days 2023 changes its style

The opening of the Dutch Lily Days, which takes place at 11:30 on June 6 at Royal Van Zanten in Hillegom, is changing its style this year. Royal Van…

May 16 and 17 in Harmelen, the Netherlands

Interplant Roses organizes Rose Inspiration Days

On the 16th and 17th of May, Interplant Roses will be having their yearly Rose Inspiration Days at their headquarters in Harmelen, the Netherlands. During…

Charitable campaign at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC

Honoring veterans with flowers on Memorial Day weekend

US Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Every year, veterans are being honored and for the last 11 years, nonprofit foundation Memorial…

Sion launches new ‘Step into the light’ facade campaign on the Dutch highway

Sion is launching a new façade campaign in the Netherlands. The three large sculptures at Sion's high visibility location on the N223 highway are the…

US: Memorial tribute established in memory of Marc van Iersel

A memorial tribute honoring Marc van Iersel has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE). Dr. Marc van Iersel, Researcher and…

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US: SAF shares resources to implement sustainable practices

The Society of American Florists’ Floral Education Hub has a collection of resources to help floral businesses implement sustainable practices – and…

June 24 and 25, 2023 in the Netherlands

Floral Fundamentals launches their first 2-day Open Door Event

Floral Fundamentals has decided to open its doors to visitors for the first time on 24 and 25 June 2023. Visitors will be welcomed at more than 14 of…

Dümmen Orange announces retirement of North American executive

Dümmen Orange North America president Keith Cable has announced his retirement effective May 15, 2023. He enjoyed a more than 30-year long horticulture…

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Country of origin labelling introduced for some Australian-grown flowers

Some Australian-grown flowers will be bunched together by new green and gold rubber bands to help buyers identify local blooms. Peak industry body…

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UK: London's 4am flower market that's gone TikTok viral

London has hundreds of markets, from the world-famous Camden and Borough Market to Leather Lane Market and Spitalfields. But among the tourist…

October 14 & 15

FloriCon 2023: A business focused trade show for UK florists

"After the roaring success of FleurEx 2022, we are excited to introduce you to the all-new FloriCon business-focused trade show on October 14 and 15,…

Absence of Xylella fastidiosa in Jordan

Official surveys have been conducted in Jordan from 2016 to 2021 to assess the possible presence of Xylella fastidiosa (EPPO A2 List), as well as its potential…

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The importance of focusing on floral

Kim Boin stumbled into the floral industry when she was just 14 years old due to a family friend owning four floral shops in the Greater Toronto Area,…

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US (WA): Flower farm duel roils Skagit Valley bloomtown

At this year’s Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, fans of the flower will find a vivid if belated bloom, a farming landscape suitable for framing and, on…

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Iran: "Flower producers need government’s help"

The chairman of Flowers and Ornamental Plants Producers and Sellers of Tehran province says that the flower producers need the help of the government.…