FloralDaily Newsletter | Thursday, April 6, 2023

Quik’s Farm’s story, challenges, and future plans

From the fertile grounds of the Fraser Valley to full-solutions provider of cut flowers

Quik’s Farm Ltd is about to celebrate their 35th anniversary. This flourishing family business was founded by Mr. Harry and Lydie Quik in 1990 when…

The market in Kazakhstan is developing, but in what direction?

The second day of the trade show Greenhouses, Vegetable Growing, Horticulture, Irrigation and Flowers. Fazenda. Almaty 2023 made it clear that the…

Fern specialist Westdijk gives a peek inside special greenhouse during Kom in de Kas

They may be originally from Boskopers, but Joris and Karel Westdijk's modesty is also perfectly suited for the Dutch province of Zeeland. "We are never…

Marcel van der Voort, grower and owner at Van Schie:

"Amazing to see what we can learn from plants if we can read them in real-time"

Rising energy prices continue to concern growers in most countries, especially in Europe and North America. Many growers are interested in using…

ALDI and JZ Flowers partner up for 4 more years

ALDI UK, ALDI Ireland, and ALDI Süd KG have signed a combined new four-year sole supplier contract with long-standing partner JZ Flowers. The new deal,…

What is the best indicator of the assimilate balance?

If a crop has too few assimilates (i.e., sugars and starch) available, this has negative effects on quality and production. If too many assimilates are…

EU exported €100.6 million worth of orchid and tulip bulbs

Spring is here, and the weather calls for some gardening. So, nothing like taking some time out of Easter break to plant some flower bulbs. But is the…

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Bosman Van Zaal further expands Holland Orchids facilities

Bosman van Zaal recently shared an update on their ongoing project to cultivate high-quality orchids in Guatemala. In 2021, they installed a…

US (NB): "Agronomy and horticulture is growing the future of ag"

As the state's leading industry, its impact goes far beyond the plate — providing Nebraskans with jobs, contributing to the state's economy, and…

"Anti-viral technologies can reduce pathogen transmission in the greenhouse"

Three new anti-viral technologies could help prevent the transmission of both COVID-19 and an economically significant plant virus affecting tomatoes…

Bergamotte likes working with contracts: "It provides a lot of convenience"

Cor Kromhout is the head plant buyer at Bergamotte, the leading D2C (Direct to consumer) player in flowers and plants in France. During a tour of the…

NL: Tulip named in honor of first lady Jill Biden During Dutch Tulip Days

During Dutch Tulip Days, the newest tulip will be formally named in honor of First Lady Jill Biden and accepted into the official tulip registry of the Royal…

Klasmann-Deilmann and Maan Biobased Products showcase new substrate

The horticultural sector is developing rapidly in terms of sustainability and precision cultivation. There is a strong need for sustainable…

Two big announcements for Actinovate

Mycorrhizal Applications, LLC (MA), a distributor of Actinovate® biological fungicide in the Horticulture Industry, has announced two new developments for the…

UK: HTA responds to the draft Border Target Operating Model (TOM)

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members have long-awaited the publication of the government’s draft Target Operating Model (TOM)…

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Certified Roses celebrates almost 75 years in Rose Capital and names new vice president of sales

Certified Roses has been growing beautiful roses for the Rose Capital for nearly 75 years. The company began in 1949 as Cooperative Rose Growers, which…

Jet Fresh Flowers expands Marketing Department

Jet Fresh Flower Distributors is pleased to announce the expansion of their Marketing Team and welcome Mimi Pacheco as their new Marketing and…

Color measurements and plant breeders’ rights

'Piracy is a crime!' It was written on the red stamp that appeared on the screen while a menacing voice uttered the message once again clearly and a…

FoodTransport is a free app from the University of Florida

New app is quick reference for perishable transport experts

FoodTransport is a free new app from the University of Florida postharvest experts; it gives out brief but dependable recommendations for shipping perishable…