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Thousands of workers likely to lose jobs

Covid-19 lockdown in France deals a blow to Kenya's flower sub-sector

Thousands of farm workers are on the verge of losing their jobs due to closure on sell of 'non-essential' items by supermarkets and florists during the lockdown in France,…

Vacancies:

Ken Sharpe (New Century Glasshouses) passes away

After a short illness, we are sorry to announce the sad passing of Ken Sharpe. Some will remember him from his days at the Hull company Westdock, starting there in 1959…

Stars for Europe's efforts to boost poinsettia sales

Promotion campaigns put poinsettias back on the map

It is that time of the year again, which means poinsettias. But how to market them and in turn increase sales? With this in mind, four European breeders (Dümmen Orange,…

Growers of Premium Group shine in video

Video NL: "The most beautiful, the newest and the best flowers"

"As you see, no FloraHolland Trade Fair this year, it's a shame but if you can't come to us, then, we will come to you. The Premium Group has a lot of news, the most…

Murawska/Agroberichten Buitenland

Energy transition in greenhouses

The Dutch horticultural sector is already circular: more and more energy is renewable, there are many savings, rainwater is collected to be used for production purposes. Less…

Netherlands: Sustainability with an impact loan from Rabobank

Sustainable leaders in Dutch greenhouse horticulture who are, for example, MPS-A+ or MPS-ProductProof certified, can qualify for an impact loan from Rabobank.…

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"We see Valentine’s Day 2021 as an opportunity to expand the holiday"

If the past eight months have taught floral professionals anything, it’s that this is a resilient, innovative industry. But how to prepare for a Valentine’s Day on the Sunday…

Workshop “Promoting technology transfer for flower production in Vietnam”

On the morning of October 30, at the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, a workshop on “Promoting technology transfer for the flower production industry in Vietnam” took place.…

Special Logistics

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services wins ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ award

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network cargo operator and multi-award winner, has been crowned with the ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’…

Air Canada

Air Canada operates 3000th cargo-only flight

The onset of COVID-19 dramatically impacted global supply chains around the world causing critical shortages of supplies needed in the fight against the global…

AIPH

webinar, December 10

Intellectual property protection in the green value chain

Plant breeders, growers, traders and retailers are invited to a webinar designed to help the horticultural supply chain get a better general understanding of how Intellectual…

US (AZ): BioSafe Systems expands with facility in Yuma

BioSafe Systems has partnered with Zafar Produce to sign a lease on a new production and warehouse facility in the city of Yuma, AZ. Zafar Fresh has been an…

UK: New Covent Garden Flower Market will remain open as usual

The New Covent Flower Market will open during the national lockdown starting this Thursday, 5 November, the organization announced.  "New Covent Garden Flower Market…

International online business increases in French horticulture

"In the horticultural industry we tend to work together with a limited number of suppliers of choice with usually longtime relationships and why change if things run well?…
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Hort Innovation

Australia: Hort Innovation Annual Fund Reports now available

Hort Innovation has released its Annual Fund Reports, mapping out where levy-funds have been invested in 2019/20. Summing up the year, the report gives a rundown of new,…

ScottsMiracle-Gro announces record fourth quarter and full year results

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company released record fiscal fourth quarter and full year financial results that were driven by the continued strength of both its…

Agronomy

Effect of PGRs on antioxidant activity and phytochemical in delay senescence of lily cut flowers

The short vase life is the major problem in the cut flower industry. A new study was conducted to evaluate the role of different vase solutions and oils in…

Royal FloraHolland

Royal FloraHolland announces international member sessions

From 11 November to 3 December 2020, the Royal FloraHolland Members’ Council organizes a new round of member sessions. For some time now, we have been living in the 'new…

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Nice batch of #peatfree santolina Lemon Fizz available now pic.twitter.com/sdTxN9PMjv — Neil Alcock (@NeilAlcock) November 5, 2020

Royal Van Zanten

Royal Van Zanten teases new Pot & Bedding 2021 collection

Royal Van Zanten's new 2021 Pot & Bedding collection is coming soon. At this moment, they are working hard to design their new catalogue, which will be available at the end of…

"The first-ever miniature Knock Out Rose"

Video Meet Petite

The Petite Knock Out Rose is the first-ever miniature Knock Out Rose. This brand new addition has all the same great qualities as the other Knock Out Roses, just in a petite…

Column Elena Malkova, Confidenca Coaching

"Involvement starts with the right communication"

"Last week I spoke with a director of a large organization about how he and his people are doing in the present situation. And although he was very positive about how his team…

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