Opti-flor chooses high-capacity AVS in warm greenhouse

"This keeps us in control at all times"

Greenhouse construction company Certhon is working hard on a new 3.3-hectare greenhouse for Phalaenopsis nursery Opti-flor in Monster, The Netherlands.…

"Gutters seem to be new when we are finished"

Last year Metazet further developed its innovation Second Skin. It involves a specially developed plastic top layer that completely covers the…

US: Examining the floral trends of the year ahead

As we enter the new year, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is unveiling its top 10 gardening trends for 2025. PHS is the producer of the…

US: Program launched to empower independent florists

"This initiative is aimed at strengthening connections within the floral industry"

BloomNation has announced the launch of its international BloomNation Partnership Program. This initiative is aimed at strengthening connections within…

US: Alexandra Farms achieves Florverde Sustainability certification for 2024/205

Alexandra Farms has announced that it has earned Florverde Sustainable Flowers' social and environmental standard practice certification for 2024-2025.…

For growers, by growers:

ACT Grower Summit returns to Leamington, Wednesday, March 19

The ACT Group, a collaboration of four horticulture providers, will host their 3rd ACT Leamington Grower Summit in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, on…

India: Central Research laboratory of ICAR-DFR inaugurated in Pune

On December 26, the Central Research laboratory of ICAR-Directorate of Floriculture Research (ICAR-DFR) was inaugurated in Pune, India. Among those…

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'Compost makes Kalanchoë more resilient against diseases and pests'

The pot plant Kalanchoë seems to suffer less from aphids and Phytophthora when grown in a mix containing compost. This is evident from research by…

Audit confirms adequate security for confidential and non-traceable data at Floriday

Royal FloraHolland (RFH) recently announced the findings from its annual IT audit. The audit, conducted by IT audit and consultancy firm Noordbeek,…

Albert Heijn expands flower and plant assortment in stores

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has announced it is expanding the range of flowers and plants it offers in its stores, including enhancing the arrangements…

New campaign to promote using flowers for self-care

That Flower Feeling has announced the launch of the Self Care, New You Challenge, a new initiative designed to engage consumers on social media and…

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Vietnam: 'Tết flower market looks unpredictable this year'

Many flower farmers in Mekong Delta provinces predict that the Tết (Lunar New Year holiday) flower market will be unpredictable due to many different…

Study delves into consumer perceptions of floristry design principles and their impact on purchasing decisions

A new study delves into consumer perceptions of floristry design principles and their impact on purchasing decisions, uncovering insights into how…

UAE: 'Dubai resident keeps flowers alive for a year'

A bouquet of fresh-smelling flowers is guaranteed to light up anyone's day. However, the sad part is when they wither away within a short span of time.…

IFPA releases annual Impact Report

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released the 2024 Annual Impact Report. The report shares highlights of the association's work with…

Study:

'Enhancing nature's palette through the epigenetic breeding of flower color in chrysanthemum'

Flower color is an important character of ornamental plants and one of the main target traits for variety innovation.Researchers previously identified…