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A busy second day at Iftex

The second day of Iftex was busy and very successful, according to Roelof Stijnman with EZ Flower BV. It is their first time to exhibit at Iftex but they already know they…

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Why growing flowering pot plants actually works in vertical farms

"Vertical farming is often used to grow lettuce and baby leaves, which are relatively inexpensive crops. Despite this, its cultivation is using the…

NL: Which packaging prices will change from Monday 1 July 2024?

Raw material prices have hardly changed in the recent period and do not give cause to change the prices of single-use packaging. From Monday 1 July…

Royal Van Zanten achieves MPS certification and completed pilot in South Africa

The Royal van Zanten site in Rijsenhout (the Netherlands) achieved the MPS GAP and MPS SQ certifications in May 2024. It complements the existing MPS-A…

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Syngenta Flowers introduces Home Garden Bouquets

As the demand for home gardening and floral arrangements continues to flourish, Syngenta Flowers unveils their latest concept: Home Garden Bouquets.…

Justin Wisniewski is the new General Manager of Must Have Perennials

Must Have Perennials welcomes Justin Wisniewski as General Manager of the Must Have Perennials® program in June.Stepping down from his current position…

Looking back on SAFGA Growers’ Day

The South African Flower Growers' Association (SAFGA) held a growers' day visiting Kleinskuur Aquaponics and Harmonie Protea farm, South Africa on the…

New CEO and new product lines for Valoya

Greenlux Lighting Solutions will not only bring their new Valoya products to this year's GreenTech, but will also bring their new CEO. Effective as of…

Russia: Quarantine zone established in Amur region due to Western flower thrips

For the first time, a quarantine phytosanitary zone has been established in the Amur Region due to the presence of western flower thrips. These tiny insects…

Albotherm and Lumiforte collaborate to explore the potential of a seasonal, heat-activated shade coating

Albotherm Ltd, a UK based materials startup, and Dutch horticultural coatings manufacturer Lumiforte announce their collaboration. This partnership…

Hort Americas partners with Meteor Systems to distribute HDPE floating rafts in North America

In a move to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of horticultural practices, Hort Americas announced today a partnership with Meteor Systems to…

UK: Squire’s Wokingham to host regional fuchsia show once again

The summer Fuchsia Show is the main show of this renowned and long-established regional society and enables visitors to enjoy stunning displays by…

UK: Lancashire-based florist joins bunch of Flower Magicians

The power of flowers celebrated across UK and Ireland on 8th June 2024Local florists Clare Ashcroft and Alison Matthews who runs The Flower Farm based…

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Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on 'The quality challenge in flower trade'

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in q…

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Wisps of Willow offers specialty florals, unique home decor in Virginia Beach

At age 16, Jordan Lee started working as a cashier at The Fresh Market in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. He had no idea that it would lead to a…

US (NJ): Ocean City Flower Show to celebrate 50th anniversary

The Ocean City Flower Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary from Friday to Sunday (June 7 to June 9) at the Ocean City Music Pier. The annual show…

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US (MA): Gardener raises concerns about products found at local nursery

Heading to the local garden center is an outing most gardeners love. There are gorgeous plants and flowers in bloom, new products to try, and outdoor…

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Greenhouses cover more and more of Earth’s surface

Greenhouse cultivation is booming globally, especially in the Global South – and across one country in particular. This is revealed in a new study by…

Ethiopia; New partnership to harness digital technology to improve advisory services for farmers and agriprenuers

In acknowledging the power of digital technology in enhancing farming practices and empowering agricultural entrepreneurs, the Government of Ethiopia…

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US (MT): Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation celebrates new greenhouse in Missoula

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and American Forests celebrated a 4.320 square foot Ananconda Greenhouse and the DNRC in…

NL: Floating greenhouse disappears: "Unfortunately, it wasn't feasible"

The iconic image of the floating greenhouse at Royal FloraHolland in Honselersdijk (the Netherlands) has disappeared. The greenhouse has been sold and…