FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, November 12, 2024

GreenTech and AVAG sign 6-year deal

"Dutch horticulture's strength lies in cooperation"

The fact that Dutch horticulture continues to innovate and lead the way technologically is largely due to cooperation between growers and technology…

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'Kenyan airport crisis impacting floral exports'

Kenya's flower deliveries to the Netherlands could be cut after the main airport in Nairobi faced a freight crisis. Airflo BV, a Dutch fresh handling…

NL: Chrysal unveils memorial Gerbera variety

Last Friday, Chrysal hosted the Chrysal Italy Wedding Event at its headquarters in Naarden. The day included workshops, tours, and conversations about…

Using Poinsettia's to gain a living in Uganda

Poinsettia. Kerstster. Stella di Natale. Weihnachtsstern. "No matter how you say it, this beloved plant embodies the spirit of the Christmas season.…

Photo report IFTF 2024

The 14th edition of the IFTF is a wrap. The number of growers with a stand was higher than ever and the number of visitors was, as always, very international. What was…

TC van den Dool seeks higher ground

Upgrading seems to be a keyword at TC van den Dool. Firstly, they are upgrading their premises. The offices have been completely renovated. Marco van…

"Ask a Greenhouse Expert" to come back on November 22nd

"Ask a Greenhouse Expert" webinar is coming back on November 22nd, at 12pm MT. Greenhouse experts Josh Holleb and Marc Plinke will be answering…

Jon Adams joins Sollum as VP of sales for Canada

Sollum Technologies has announced the appointment of Jon Adams as Vice President of Sales for Canada, effective immediately. Based in St Catharines,…

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USDA seeks public comment on orchid imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a notice published on the…

Garden Press Event returns in February 2025

The Garden Press Event, a one-day exhibition organized by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association…

Photo report: Trade Fair Aalsmeer

With over 600 exhibitors, it was once again very busy in Aalsmeer last week, where plants, cut flowers, pots and much more were showcased. Even though…

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Australia: Victoria Nursery and Garden Institute to offer courses on chemicals

Victoria Nursery and Garden Institute is offering courses on the handling and transport of chemicals this December. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply…

UK: Retirement after 50 years in the industry

Known to many of his Flower Market colleagues as 'Bob Bacon' – not for his love of pork-based products, but because he once worked for ANF Bacon – Bob…

Podcast: Exploring flowers as an artist's medium

In this episode of Slow Flowers show, the hosts are diving deep into the world of Izzie Klingels of Marigold and Mint Botanicals. Source: Slow Flower Podcast

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How AI is changing the floriculture industry

According to FloriExpo, the floral industry is something that has been in existence for a long time, enduring the testament of time, centuries, and…

Chongqing 26th Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition open

Chongqing 26th Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition kicked off on November 1 at Chongqing Nanshan Botanical Garden.This Exhibition, themed on "Chrysanthemum…

Global economy grows moderately; trade robust with sector imbalances

The global economy grew at a moderate though robust pace in Q3, keeping full-year growth in line with previous expectations. Growth, however, is once…