Fresh-o-Fair presents insights from growers and florists:

"2023, a year of shifts"

The markets, varieties, and seasons are some of the factors that influence the demand. So, for different growers, different experiences and market performances. However, some…

US: Native plants in urban landscapes

Finding ways to solve conservation problems with plants is one of the hallmarks of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service's Plant Materials…

US (MD): “There has to be a shift in understanding of what grows where and when here in the U.S.”

Kelly Shore has been in the floral industry since 2000, when she started working in a small campus flower shop in Champaign, Illinois. Later, she…

NL: Subsidies for energy transition, but it's a quid pro quo

Besides all the tax plans, which make it clear where the outgoing cabinet wants to get money from, there will also be money available for horticulture. This is…

New service concept Plantion Shop & Go introduced in the Netherlands

Plantion introduced a new concept at its recent fall trade show in the Netherlands. Plantion Shop & Go is an inspiring 'store' where green…

UK "Footfall is strong but spending is down as the Autumn gardening season begins"

The Horticultural Trades Association's (HTA) August Market Update highlights the industry's resilience in plant sales, but customers have been reducing…

Why is Crayola Crayons getting into the flower biz?

Crayola Crayons announced it is launching an online flower shop with a percentage of profits going to good causes. Considering Caribbean green and…

Flores Isabelita awarded at the Comfenalco Antioquia Inclusion Awards

Flores Isabelita, a company affiliated with Asocolflores, was awarded the Inclusion Awards promoted by Comfenalco Antioquia. First place in the Labor…

US (OH): Greenhouse is hidden gem on OU's campus

Located next to Morton Hill, Ohio University's greenhouse is open to anyone looking to stop by. Featuring a diverse grouping of plants, the greenhouse…

"Digitalization is needed to get so much trade right"

Rob Stoffer is a buyer at Heyl, a specialist in supplying German specialist florists. Heyl supplies more than 1,000 German florists 3x a week with cut…

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PAKi Logistics opens sixth office in Italy

PAKi Logistics inaugurated its sixth international location in Verona, Italy. From there, retailers, manufacturers, and transport companies will now…

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UK: Lossiemouth flower show makes colorful return

Lossiemouth Town Hall was filled with vibrant colors and the scent of fresh blooms on Saturday as the town's flower and produce show made a triumphant…

US: 1-800-Flowers.com to hire over 8,000 seasonal associates nationwide this holiday season

Ahead of the busiest gifting season of the year, 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. plans to hire more than 8,000 associates across its family of brands…

Dümmen Orange team describes new Cosmo Compact pot chrysanthemum

"Elegant and with characteristics such as more sustainable cultivation and versatile in use, this is a fantastic team player in our wide chrysanthemum…

2024 Horticultural Entrepreneur Award ceremony on March 6

The board of the Stichting Tuinbouw Ondernemersprijs (Horticultural Entrepreneur Award Foundation) is preparing for the 2024 ceremony. The foundation…

Glastuinbouw Nederland after Prinsjesdag Budget: New measures mark the end for many growers

According to Glastuinbouw Nederland, the outgoing cabinet's Budget Day proposals undermine the horticulture sector's security of existence. As a result,…

Climate plans calculated, CO2 tax still to come

Every year, the Dutch cabinet has its climate plans recalculated. Compared to last year, the goal of 55 percent less greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 seems to…

Over 200 visitors during the 'Open Energy Day' at Trias Westland geothermal project

How does geothermal energy work, how hot is the pumped-up water, and what technology is needed for it? These are some of the questions asked by more…

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Growing anthuriums in hot and humid Holambra

Van Vliet Antúrios grows anthurium potted plants and young plants in Holambra in Brazil. Arien van Vliet has owned and managed the company since 2018 and is…

Prinsjesdag budget: Cabinet comes to take money from horticulture

With the Budget Memorandum and Budget for next year, a Tax Plan is also drawn up, as a series of fiscal measures or bills to make the plans possible.…

UPM Specialty Papers presents compostable food stickers for fruit and vegetables

UPM Specialty Papers has launched compostable food stickers, usable for fruit and vegetables. Juhani Ylikoski, sales director at UPM Specialty Papers, said:…