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In search of the best red

A red rose has always been an integral part of Valentine's Day celebration. It symbolized love, passion, courage, beauty and joy. Something as simple as a perfect red rose…

Erik Jansen, Signify, about new version of the Greenpower LED toplighting linear

"The most uniform light distribution in your greenhouse"

The Signify product range for greenhouse horticulture lighting has been expanded. The new version of the Greenpower LED toplighting linear was launched by Signify during IPM…

The Netherlands, a significant partner in Canada’s greenhouse industry

Canada and the Netherlands have a successful collaboration in the greenhouse industry which has made it a mutually profitable and thriving sector for both countries. The total…

Are you ready to grow in 2020?

In this first Grower-to-Grower article of 2020, Dennis Crum shares his list for pre-spring season planning. Give your crops a head start by taking care of business before the…

New poinsettia production introduced to the European market

Each year in January, Dümmen Orange holds its Poinsettia Seminar in Rheinberg, Germany to kick off the new sales season with German growers. Last month, together with…

Stars for Europe is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Back in the year 2000, Stars for Europe was founded with the aim to promote and secure long-term poinsettia sales in Europe. Since then they've grown enormously, to cover 16…

Royal Van Zanten appoints new Managing Director Van Zanten Breeding

Royal Van Zanten announces that Maarten Goos has been appointed Managing Director of Van Zanten Breeding as of 1 February 2020. He succeeds the interim management team of…

British Columbia prepares for heavy snowfall

Environment Canada included Delta in a special weather statement issued for Metro Vancouver that notes anywhere from 5 to 20 cm of “heavy, wet snow” could fall, beginning…

Special Trade Shows 2020

Video Photo report: IPM Essen 2020

With a higher number of visitors and a higher percentage of foreign visitors compared to last year, again records have been broken at this year's IPM Essen edition. This year…

2020 Alaska Peony Conference sheds sunlight on budding industry

“It’s a commodity,” Marjorie Illingworth says about the peonies she grows, before adding, “It’s a perishable commodity.” At the 2020 Alaska Peony Conference, flowers are not…

Chinese companies find foreign employees to participate instead

Fruit Logistica still confident about event, extra measures to be taken

This Wednesday the Fruit Logistica in Berlin will kick off. Last week we had an update that about 30% of the Chinese companies would not attend but this number…

UF launches new online graduate certificate program addressing nuisance plants

As a youngster growing up in Buffalo, New York, Mike Sowinski wanted to work with bald eagles. Through his college biology and fisheries management courses, he became…

US (CT): New study identifies ornamental nursery plants used by honey bees for pollen

The nursery industry sells over $4.3 billion worth of ornamental plants in the United States each year, representing a tremendous investment in the appearance of our managed…
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April 8-10, Kyiv

“Flower Expo Ukraine 2020 gaining interest from South American growers and exporters”

From 8-10 April 2020 Flower Expo Ukraine will kick off its 14th edition at the International Exhibition Centre (IEC) in Kyiv. During the last edition the exhibition welcomed…

Horticulture Careers Internship Search Tool connects students to practical job experience

Seed Your Future announced the launch of its new free online Horticulture Careers Internship Search Tool to help students find internships across the broad diversity of the…

"National Garden Bureau’s 2020 product programs are bigger and better"

For 100 years, National Garden Bureau (NGB) has been showcasing and promoting their member’s products to fulfill a mission of providing information to home gardeners. Over the…

How 14 flowers got their names

Flowers can easily extend beyond their sublime fragrance. Obviously they are a beauty to behold, but every flower has a history, about which knowing can add to their charm.…

US flower delivery expands to Japan with $30M funding

The Bouqs plans to take a slice of Japan’s $6 billion flower market this year with a $30 million strategic growth round from Japanese enterprise business investor Yamasa.…

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Developments to help with 100% Digital

Royal FloraHolland are taking the next step in the digital transformation of the floriculture industry; all transactions at the Royal FloraHolland marketplace will only be…

Australia looks to alternative pollinators to support apiarists and industry

As the bushfire crisis across Australia continues, so too does the threat to wildlife including bees which are crucial for successful pollination. Early assessment has…

Professor Richard Wilding OBE on Coronavirus outbreak:

"This is a major disruptive event with global implications for supply chains"

Commenting on the effect of the Coronavirus outbreak on the global supply chain, Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield…

February 23-25

Dutch trade mission to Dalat, Vietnam

The Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam is organising a trade mission to Dalat city for Dutch Exhibitors of Hortex Vietnam 2020 or any other interested Dutch horticultural and…

Kenya: Regional Flower Growers & Exporters Forum

The Regional Flower Growers & Exporters forum has seen Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) and Kenya Flower Council (KFC) tour various counties in order to…

Turkish Cargo appoints Cor de Man as Senior Vice President

Dr. Cor P. de Man MBA MA HRM RM, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the fields of Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Strategic…

Irish agri sector claims foreign workers are needed to sustain industry

Irish fruit and vegetable growers have warned of a major labour crisis on their farms if an employment permit scheme that allows hiring workers from outside…

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