Andres Toro, Colibri Flowers:

“Carnations have made a comeback; being seen as trendy again”

The market for carnations grew during the pandemic, and it is still going strong, says Andres Toro of Colibri Flowers. This Colombian farm grows…

Research manager Lisanne Helmus (Delphy IC) after five years of experience:

“AVS-C offers energy-efficient control over the greenhouse climate”

In 2018 and 2019, Delphy IC in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, had two research departments of 1,000 m2 equipped with AVS-C ventilation units. It was the…

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Book a tour of a Dutch greenhouse during the GreenTech 2023

DryGair and Royal Brinkman are inviting all interested parties to join their annual tour of an advanced greenhouse in the Netherlands the day before…

Bas van der Elst, Hendic

"Fixed ladders preferable when inspecting water silos"

Periodic inspections must be carried out meticulously and safely. Currently, the ladders used are often loose against the corrugated iron silos. It…

UK: Coronation flowers express royal feelings without words

Those watching the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey may have wondered why there wasn’t an abundance of flowers popping on…

MNP / Suntory launches (how it's made) explanation video

Ornamental plant breeder MNP / Suntory launched a new animated video explaining how they develop their varieties and brands for the European…

"Plant passport with unique code allows us to trace where products were sent"

Esperit Elements is known for their unique arrangements, such as the Marimo concept. In 2022, they even won the Glass Tulip award.This month, this…

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China aims to achieve annual flower sales of over $100B by 2035

China aims to realize the modernization of its flower industry by 2035, with the annual flower sales surpassing 700 billion yuan (about $101.28…

Ethiopia’s flower exports generate around 444 million USD in nine months

Ethiopia has earned over 514 million USD in the last nine months of the fiscal year by exporting more than 215,800 tons of horticulture products to the global…

Business Matchmaking Ecuador 2023:

Ecuador seeks European participants for unique matchmaking events

The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands is proud to announce the appointment of Juan Carlos Yépez Franco as its new Head of Commercial - Pro Ecuador…

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Israeli researchers hear secret language of plants

A row of plain-looking white cabins outside the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences at Israel's Tel Aviv University look no different from ordinary…

Entries called for The National Rose Trial Garden Of Australia

Entries for the NRTGA 2023 rose trial are now being called for. This is a two-year trial for all cultivars except climbers, which are trialed for three…

90% of the ranunculus grown in Antalya exported to Europe

One of the most important greenhouse production centers in Turkey, the city of Antalya also takes the lead in cut flower production. Yasin Baskurt, who…

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Japan: Tohoku growers seek to export more flowers overseas

A Sendai couple moved to the tiny village of 1,000 people in the Oku-Aizu district in western Fukushima Prefecture in April last year. Elderly people…

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From greenhouse to global market

Inside a Dutch tulip farm

Tulip farms in the Netherlands are active all year round, exporting some 90 percent of their cut flowers and bulbs. The country, also known as the Land of Tulips, is the…

Carnation planting season in Isparta under way for the summer harvest

President of the Isparta Chamber of Agriculture, Mustahattin Can Selcuk, visited the carnation growers and planted saplings. President Selcuk gave the message…

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AU: Subiaco to come alive with floral creations for Mother’s Day

The streets of Subiaco will be spilling over with more than 10,000 fresh cut flowers from around the world to celebrate Mother’s Day. Rokeby Road and…

Mother's Day in Spain:

"Some florists expect to earn 15% of their annual turnover this day"

In some countries, Mother's Day was celebrated last Sunday (May 7). Also, in Spain and it is an important holiday for the country's florists. According…