FloralDaily Newsletter | Thursday, August 31, 2023

Dirk Beijer, Bunnik Creations:

US: Who sells what, where, in which shops and when?

Bunnik Creations has started a special project. This spring, they started to collect data at shop and chain level regarding pot and plant sales in 50…

The HC Companies introduces Low Profile Tray:

“This new class of trays are not only more sustainable, it also saves labor, time and space”

Sustainability, labor, and time are some of the challenges growers are dealing with nowadays. Products that tackle these hurdles are therefore welcomed…

Photo and video impression:

Colombia: Chrysanthemum Week is in full swing

The Chrysanthemum is an important crop for the Colombian flower industry. From January to May 2023, 134,122 tons, worth 956 million USD have been…

Market study: ornamentals and cut flowers in Romania

The agriculture team at the Netherlands embassy in Bucharest commissioned an update on a market study presented in 2019 on the sector of ornamental…

Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden:

"Offering continuity is tricky, but it lets you create a growth market"

With open-field and greenhouse cultivation in two locations in the Netherlands, Piet van Vugt is committed to sustainability and minimizing food miles.…

NL: Validation trial confirms the feasibility of autonomous control in greenhouses

The recently completed AGROS validation trial is taking researchers another step closer to the realization of a fully autonomous greenhouse. In the…

The importance of the horticultural industry in city greening initiatives

The ornamental horticulture industry makes a significant contribution to city greening initiatives. This is the theme of the AIPH Green City Conference…

India: Institute of Horticultural Research inaugurates new facilities

The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Bengaluru inaugurated several new buildings. The event could count on the presence of…

Florist spotlight: Ana Valencia of Let's Bloom Miami

Meet Ana Valencia – a masterful floral artist with extensive experience in the industry. Drawing inspiration from Miami's rich cultural tapestry, Ana…

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US (PA): Clearfield woman turns love of flowers into blossoming business

Sierra Danver of Clearfield has been working with and around flowers her whole life. Now, though, instead of practicing this as a hobby, she’s looking…

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US (OH): Greenhouse catches plant thieves on security cameras

A local greenhouse is dealing with plant thieves, but according to a manager at Whiteford Greenhouse in Sylvania, these people are not after just any…

US (IA): Greenhouse short course slated for September 13 at Reiman Gardens

The eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course will be held September 13 in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The one-day course will offer…

Royal FloraHolland release 1-minute video about their story

Royal FloraHolland released a new video about them. Check it below.

Dekker releases new chrysanthemum

Dekker has released their new spray chrysanthemum. "Meet Jolene, the new pink spray chrysanthemum that will melt anyone's heart thanks to its charming…

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Delaware Valley Floral Group partners with Staple Street Capital

Delaware Valley Floral Group, a family-owned enterprise with a rich heritage of 64 years, is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its…

Bayer to invest 220 million euro in new R&D facility at its Monheim site

Bayer has invested EUR 220 million in regenerative agriculture research and development (R&D) at its Monheim site. This is the company's largest single…

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India: After Israel-model, grower turns to tunnel farming back in homeland

SP Sujith Swami Nikarthil, who grabbed the headlines by introducing the first Israel-model farm in the state, has launched his latest project -- the…

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US (NB): High school gets $25,000 donation for greenhouse

Four years ago, Gering High School launched its ag pathway, and today, they announced the program is expanding. During a news conference Friday, Platte…

Belgium: Novelties awarded at Florall 2023

The autumn edition of Florall on August 22 counted a total amount of 70 producers and twelve suppliers and export companies. A fairly complete range of…

August 31- September 2, 2023 in Warsaw:

Poland: Green Is Life is on

The EXPO XXI Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland, opened its doors to the international Trade Fair Green Is Life. The show will start on Thursday, August 31, and till Saturday, September…

Panama Canal Authority: Restrictions will stay in place for at least 10 months

Officials of the Panama Canal Authority warned yesterday that water-conserving measures will be in place for at least the next 10 months. Faced with an…