FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Bob van der Bijl on his agroforestry project in Kenya

“We want to create biodiverse systems rather than green deserts”

"This project is based on an ideal. We promote the alternative usage of land as a means to counter the global phenomena of climate change and…

Edwin van den Nieuwendijk appointed as sales and business development manager for Europe and Asia at Profile Products

Edwin van den Nieuwendijk will be the sales and business development manager for Europe and Asia at Profile® Products. In this role he will be focused…

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Shawn Pattison new COO of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association

Shawn Pattison has been elected as the incoming chief operating officer (COO) at The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).…

Checklist for better contract between bulb grower and landowner

Many bulb growers rent one or more plots every year for their cultivation: this has everything to do with the required ample crop rotation. The…

Nursery seeks to improve automation with potting line machine

"The availability, cost, and quality of labor continue to affect successful businesses across Australia restricting productivity, profitability, and…

'Biostimulants for enhanced plant resilience'

"Our study demonstrates that a combination of their specialties can make cultivated perennial plants stronger and more resilient to adverse conditions…

US (GA): BFG expands operations with new Savannah warehouse

BFG has opened its new warehouse in Savannah, GA. Set to be operational in late fall of 2024. Located at 610 Bloomingdale Road in Bloomingdale, GA, the…

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British Garden Centres acquires Langlands Garden Centres

British Garden Centres announced its acquisition of Langlands Garden Centres and its three stores: Shiptonthorpe, Whinmoor and Loxley. This expansion…

Colorado was the Carnation Capital of the World … until it wasn’t

We all know about gold and silver being early economic engines in Colorado. But what about prom corsages and bridal bouquets? The dianthus…

'Know what you're growing'

Automatic image recognition developed further

The 'Know what you're growing' (Weet wat er leeft) project aims to combine different monitoring data into one overview of species present in greenhouses. One…

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US (OH): Stratton Greenhouses spans three generations

Stratton Greenhouses celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Owners Steve and Susie Stratton have continually reinvented the business over the years…

Turkey: 300 million stems of carnations from Isparta are being exported to Europe

The carnations harvested in Isparta are now being exported to European countries. This year, the aim is to produce around 300 million carnation stems…

US (FL): Get a behind-the-scenes look at Miami flower importing and production

During a tour of Armellini Logistics' hub during SAF's Next Gen LIVE! event in 2022, Kelley Henry spotted a box of flowers destined for her wholesaler…

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Meet the keynote speakers of the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

A powerful lineup of keynote speakers at the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show promises to inspire and…

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Colombia: Children’s parade highlights Medellín’s flower festival tradition

Around 2,700 children aged four to eleven paraded through Medellín dressed as farmers, carrying colorful flower arrangements, keeping the tradition…