UVRER introduces new UV-C sanitation solution

"Using the same post-harvest liquid up to 8 times with UV light solution"

Killing bacteria and fungus with UV light without using a chemical liquid, UVRER has been doing it for more than 40 years and now has all kinds of…

NL: Cacti grower shows how it's done

Ubink is one of the largest and most appreciated growers of cacti and succulents in the Netherlands. Ubink has been a true family business for over 90…

Coloring Europe with 1.5 billion Surfinia

In the late 1980s, MNP / Suntory had a vision. To bring to market a plant with strong colors, flowering power, and garden performance for consumers.…

July 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio:

Ready for Cultivate'23?

Next week, the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, will open its doors again to Cultivate'23. After the educational sessions and workshops, starting on…

Van Egmond Matricaria enthusiastic about paper sleeves

While many companies use plastic sleeves around flowers, Van Egmond Matricaria opted for paper sleeves last year. What advantages do these offer and…

Trend magazine World of Sprayroses highlights beauty & sales opportunities

Last Tuesday, the Meet & Greet World of Sprayroses took place at the Secret Garden Boutique in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. A group of traders, growers,…

Dümmen Orange adds new series to Coleus collection

Dümmen Orange has just added a new series to its extensive Coleus collection: Down Town, featuring brilliant colors that fit perfectly into the popular…

US (FL): "Collier County is an orchid-lover paradise"

The buzz of conversation emanates from Naples Conference Center as Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance (GCOA) begins their final season meeting. I enter the cheerful…

Paul Boers Manufacturing acquires Omni Structures

Paul Boers Manufacturing has acquired Omni Structures on June 30, 2023. Brad Salter, the previous long-time owner of Omni Structures, was looking for a…

A world full of (plant) opportunities

Locke Rosser’s horticultural curiosity led him to visit two continents and learn about hundreds of kinds of flora after graduating from North Carolina…

FloraLife moves to post-consumer recycled (PCR) material containers for its product lines

FloraLife is moving toward post-consumer recycled (PCR) material containers. The containers included in the changeover are 5-, 10- and 20-liter…

Hicks Nurseries to renovate its store

Hicks Nurseries, Long Island's largest garden center, announced the commencement of an extensive store renovation project in celebration of its 170th…

1-800-FLOWERS.COM announces leadership change

1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO Christopher McCann will be stepping down for personal health reasons, effective July 3, 2023. To ensure continuity going forward, Jim…

Rutger Groenewegen, Groenewegen & Lukaart sees:

Private investors very interested in Dutch companies

How does acquiring a company in the fruit and vegetable sector differ from other sectors? "Capital intensity and the need to innovate" are two aspects Rutger…

"More air handler units ordered than ever"

More and more greenhouse growers are tackling high energy prices with new or additional screen cloths. To keep the indoor climate optimal in this…

How to make plants more resistant to cold?

The energy crisis has caused growers to become more energy efficient and grow at colder temperatures. Victor Boekestein of Reflect4Business looked into…

Astral Aviation realizes scheduled cargo service from Nairobi to Tel Aviv

Astral Aviation has announced the launch of its new B757F Scheduled service from Nairobi to Tel Aviv. There was a ceremony taking place at Astral’s Hub at Jomo…

Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual reality

Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers, and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labor are all…

"The market demand for disposable USB temperature and humidity loggers continues to grow"

It is the peak fruit season in the northern hemisphere. With the increase in the import and export volume of the fruit industry, the market demand for…