FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Celebrating 10 years of greenhouse projects in China

Meteor Systems has been active in China for a decade now – a milestone that was celebrated at the Fruit Logistica with long-time partner, a main player…

Bosman Van Zaal "Smart Sleever":

"With this robot, sleeving becomes child's play"

Bosman Van Zaal's robotic experts have unveiled the "Smart Sleever," a new robot that automates the sleeving of potted plants with unrivaled…

What are the risks of biofilm?

The term bacterial cities means that bacteria and fungi build lives, similar to how humans construct houses, offices, and schools. Bacteria and fungi live in comparable…

February 21-23, 2024 in Milan

Ready for Myplant & Garden 2024?

From February 21 to 23, there will be an early taste of Spring with the eighth edition of Myplant & Garden, one of the most important international green trade fairs. Over…

Changes expected in the UK's packaging materials industry

In the UK, changes are underway in the field of packaging materials for the horticultural and retail industries. In 2024, several changes in legislation and…

Official opening March 11:

First containers en route to Hortilife's new Mexican branch

For a couple of months, Hortilife’s logo has been visible on a building at Terra Park Centenario, in Queretaro, Mexico. Hortilife's official opening…

Dutch flower and plant wholesale market starts the year with a 4% export decline

The Dutch flower and plant wholesale market starts the year with a 4% decline in exports, reports the VGB (the Association of Wholesale Trade in Horticultural…

UK: HTA celebrates 125 years of supporting UK environmental horticulture

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) began its celebration on 20 February 2024, marking 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental…

Wouter de Meester:

"To have true early or true late bloomers is not an easy breeding feat"

Primulas are the specialty of Raes Genetics, a Belgian producer of young plants. Each year, these weeks are the moment to present and compare the…

NL: King Charles III Tulipa in flower at Keukenhof and at Monty Don’s Longmeadow

Last autumn, H.E. Ms. Joanna Roper, British ambassador to the Netherlands, Keukenhof’s director Sandra Bechtholt, and gardener Patrick van Dijk planted…

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Export of Mokara Orchid to Dubai serves as benchmark for Malaysia's orchid industry

The 270 gift boxes containing Mokara Orchid that were flown to Dubai in conjunction with the 2024 Culfood Festival will serve as a benchmark for the…

Nigerian father surprises wife with vegetables as Valentine’s gift

A Nigerian father's unique Valentine's gift of vegetables to his wife, rather than traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The heartwarming…

The Latvian flower season is in full swing

Spring flowers, such as hyacinths, primroses, and daffodils, play a key role in the Latvian floral industry. There are Sedumi, Kliģeni, and Grobiņas ziedi are…

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Michael Vallelonga, General manager at Tony's Flower:

“Lilies do so well, everyone loves roses and chrysanthemum are super popular"

Studies have consistently shown that spending time amongst flowers promotes feelings of well-being and reduced stress. So, is there a better way to…

US (MP): "Amstel begonias are bright indoor plants"

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Coach’s Cedar Creek Farm in Lucedale, where I was awestruck by the brightly blooming Amstel begonias…

How a Holland startup’s tech could ​​revolutionize the greenhouse industry

Della Fetzer is a plant biologist and first-time entrepreneur based in Holland. She's also the founder of Rebel Cultures, the startup behind a new technology…

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UK wage growth and economic concerns amid new border controls

Recent data shows UK wages are on the rise, potentially lifting living standards, yet the Bank of England harbors concerns. Despite steady inflation…

Bangladesh: Losses pile up for flower growers in the Jhenaidah

Farmers in Jhenaidah, who have been playing a vital role in meeting the rising demand for flowers across the country in the last couple of years, are…