FloralDaily Newsletter | Monday, October 30, 2023

Joerg Kaehler, Flortec:

"Guatemala, a perfect country to grow all kinds of flowers"

What is it like to grow flowers in Guatemala, also known as the land of eternal spring? Joerg Kaehler of Flortec has been doing it for 16 years now,…

Luca Perra, Lievaart Planten Export:

"Dutch logistics make our plants loved by Italian wholesaler"

"If you order plants as an Italian wholesaler from a grower 30 kilometers away, you get them delivered a week later. If you order them from us, I will…

Tomato greenhouse converted for Kalanchoes

KP Holland will supply the first Kalanchoes in November from a greenhouse that used to contain tomatoes. The greenhouse at Kanaalweg in De Lier has…

Record revenues for CNB again

At its AGM on October 12, CNB's director, Leo van Leeuwen, announced that this Dutch flower bulb and plant cooperative once again realized record revenues. Its 2022/2023 fiscal year's…

EFSA concludes that cut roses are a gateway for the fake moth into the EU

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA's Plant Health Panel carried out a quantitative pest risk assessment to assess whether the import of cut…

China: Yunnan endeavors to cultivate new flower species through space breeding

Space breeding refers to exposing seeds or strains to cosmic radiation and microgravity in space to mutate their genes so as to create new species or…

what’s new for 2025?

Danziger unveils tomorrow’s genetics today

Discover what's new for 2025 as Danziger unveils the future of bedding plant genetics. The 2025 season is launching now, with virtual and in-person…

Photovoltaics over tomato crops:

"We remove the thermal radiation by turning it into green energy"

In the realm of very cool greenhouses, here's a Swiss facility we would like to show you. At this location, Voltiris harnesses energy using spectral…

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Iran: Annual flowers, ornamental plants export stands at about $10.4m

As announced by an official with Iran's Agriculture Ministry, 12,300 tons of flowers and ornamental plants worth about $10.4 million were exported from…

Bob IJpelaar, Newwen:

"Multiple use products benefit logistics"

Logistics chains are seeking solutions that will allow for a transition to cleaner, greener packaging. The Dutch company Newwen is driving this change…

Stop the Food Fight film festival:

"Mandatory holiday to Costa Rica"

A statement like the one in the headline of this article raises questions. After all, is it sustainable to fly for holidays? Before you know it, a…

Colombia: Major FD releases new catalog

Colombian farm Major FD just released their latest catalog, featuring a selection of foliage options. They grow several varieties of foliage in the coffee…

Philippines: Dept of Trade urges flower, candle sellers to hold off price increase

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is appealing to sellers of flowers, candles, and bottled water not to jack up their prices during…

LiveTrends Design Group unveils decorative accessories for 2024

LiveTrends Design Group Europe announces the launch of its 2024 collection of decorative accessories. "Rooted in the fusion of nature, art, and…

AU: Tender released for 'Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation'

Hort Frontiers' Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation (AS23001)' tender has been released by Hort Innovation. This program…

US (CA): Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2024 Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Naomi Stillitano as the 105th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens…

AIPH International Horticultural Expo Conference showcases upcoming events

Expo organizers of AIPH-approved International Horticultural Expos presented progress reports on their forthcoming expositions at the International…

Meet & Greet with Amaryllis growers and traders:

Amaryllis Meet & Greet concludes with second Ferrari ride winner

The second and final edition of Amaryllis Meet & Greet was held last week. The week prior, the Green Trade Centre in the Netherlands was decked out…

Pro Manager Mastercourse Floriculture takes place from 15-26 January 2024

"Again 16 top managers to the Netherlands"

Following a successful edition in January of this year, preparations for the 2024 edition of the Mastercourse Floriculture are in full swing. The…

British growers get governmental assurance for maintained access to essential pesticides

British farmers and growers have received assurance from the government that they will maintain access to essential pesticides, bolstering resilient and…

Solar panels on agricultural land only allowed in very exception cases

The national government, provinces (IPO), municipalities (VNG), and regional water authorities (UvW) have agreed that solar panels may only be placed on…

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UK: Blue Diamond Garden Centers continue support for Students Studying Horticulture

Blue Diamond Group Garden Centres continue their work supporting students studying horticulture through the Blue Diamond Scholarships, which are…

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Philippines: "Baguio has enough flowers for Undas'"

Cut flower growers in Benguet province have started displaying a wide array of blooms along Malcolm Square on Session Road in Baguio amid assurance…