Getting ready for the final day of Cultivate

Columbus Ohio is getting ready for the final day of Cultivate. Yesterday, the show's floor was full, and before we update you with all trends (which…

'Made in Italy' accounts for 5.2% of plants and flowers exported worldwide

According to data provided by Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics, June 2024), Italian horticulture production confirmed the sector's…

Sustainable, reusable tulip sleeve promises faster and cheaper packing

In collaboration with ColorPack, Paardekooper presents the Flower Eco Sheet, a reusable tulip sleeve as an alternative to paper sheets. "With the…

Van den Bos acquires the breeding activities and intellectual property of van Zanten Breeding's Freesia assortment

On July 12th 2024 Van Den Bos acquired both the breeding activities and intellectual property of the Freesia assortment from Van Zanten Breeding. With…

White's Nursery and Greenhouses

US (VA): White's Nursery auction sale is off

The auction of White's Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc. assets, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is off. The auction, being conducted by…

NL: New CEO Afriflora

Since July 1, Freark Bruinsma is the new CEO of Afriflora. The previous CEO, Cees Greve, left the rose breeding company on May 1. Agriflora states: "Freark has a broad background…

Topline Gerbera

"In our family, gerberas are a staple"

For three generations, the Mans family have been growers. Where it once started with strawberries and tomatoes, Hans Mans and his son Jan eventually…

NL: Practical tips and future prospects at Water Day 2024

Last week, a group of growers attended a lecture on water during the plenary session of Water Day at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk. "It's been a…

Exploring the roots of the Flower Industry: The 2024 International Florists Trip to Ecuador

From May 18-26, 2024, Fresh-o-Fair organized the International Florist Trip to Ecuador during which florist could get to know flower farms and…

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Embracing the Artificial Intelligence Green Revolution

Why does AI matter in this verdant domain? Picture a world where data dances with genomes, phenotypes, and environmental variables in an intricate…

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Proper quality of LED light to produce high-quality ornamental plants in controlled environment agricultural system

Light plays a crucial role in plant growth and development, serving as both the main energy source for photosynthesis and an external signal. The use…

Maersk customers will benefit from the delivery of the first Boeing 777F

Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) has taken delivery of its first of two new Boeing 777F. It's the first Boeing 777 owned by a Danish airline. The hand-over was…

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Floriculturists urge Punjab Govt to set up first flower market in Ludhiana

Floriculturists from across the state have asked the government to establish the first flower mandi at a centralized location. The state government has…

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Lavender farms on the rise in Michigan

It's referred to as nature's firework because of its bursting colors of purple, blue, and pink varieties. It's lavender. And it's at the center of many…

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US (PA): Davidsville nursery owners eye retirement, look to sell to 'the right person'

Some of Dave Bruce's fondest memories involve days spent at his family's namesake nursery. As a boy, he earned 50 cents an hour working for his father…

How delivery partnership with Walmart GoLocal has blossomed into real results for local florists

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what's being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread. But outside of all the logistical…