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Valentine’s Day & the American floral market

“Americans love flowers"

How was Valentine’s Day 2023 in the US? “In the Valentines week, sales were for many the same as 2022 and for some sales were up by about 2-5%”, says Joost Bongaerts, owner…

Valentine's Day: More tulips than roses traded at Royal FloraHolland

In the two weeks before Valentine's Day, Royal FloraHolland's marketplace sold 160 million tulips and 151 million roses. The number of roses sold was 8 million lower than last…

"Our succulents need to be strong enough to survive all weather conditions"

The rising energy costs are no joke. All across the world, growers fight to keep their businesses running due to the increased cost of gas and electricity. And it's not just…

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US: Department of Labor awards $2.5M grant to promote human, labor rights in the international cut flower supply chains

The U.S. Department of Labor announced an award of $2.5 million to support an initiative to assess and expand the successful Fair Food Program model with a pilot project to…

LATAM Cargo ends Valentine's Day with 16% growth in flower shipments compared to last season

LATAM Cargo closes Valentine's Day season with positive numbers, increasing by 16% the transportation of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, compared to the Valentine's season…

Production of Mandevilla young plants in good shape for the peak season

With the shipped volumes increasing week after week, the production teams of young plants is prepared for the upcoming peak season. "Our Mandevilla young plants are produced…

Benary's "Pansies & Friends" - Feb 20 -24 in Venhuizen

"Pansies, violas, new varieties, biennials, and perennials all in one spot"

From February 20-24, Benary will again organize their "Pansies & Friends Trials," and this year, they will present more than pansies and violas; they are also trialing…

Custom and branded plant pots – "the differentiator you need"

Custom and branded plant pots, printed with colorful designs and useful information for today’s gardeners, are growing in popularity across North America. Their popularity can…

Special Trade Shows

Landscape Istanbul Fair '23 to take place 16-18 November

It was no coincidence that last year Istanbul was chosen as the venue for the first edition of a brand-new international trade event for the professional landscaping sector,…

Mayesh wholesale florist launches new design Workshop Tour

Mayesh Wholesale Florist announced today the launch of its highly anticipated 2023 workshop tour called, Mayesh x The Floral Coach® Design Tour!! The company…

'Greenhouse 2030' demonstrates ways to reduce emissions and optimize crop protection and cultivation

Scientists at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have employed Vaisala carbon dioxide sensors in their research greenhouses for over a decade. Carbon dioxide…

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US: Where do grocery stores source their flowers?

Like any other products on the shelves, grocery stores work with multiple suppliers to stock their floral departments. In the case of flowers, they may come from various…
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The Orchid Growers launches collaboration with clothing brand A fish named Fred

Mimesis and A fish named Fred, two Dutch-based brands, are now starting a special collaboration. This summer, fashion brand A fish named Fred's clothing collection is all…

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China's 'romance economy' spurs fresh flower sales

Recovered market confidence and a burgeoning "romance economy" based on the rising incomes of consumers in China have led to robust sales of fresh cut flowers. At a flower…

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US (CA): Valentine's Day flower frenzy hits San Francisco

The San Francisco Flower Mart opened early on Tuesday February 14, as florists prepared for one of their busiest days of the year, Valentine's Day.  "I haven't slept in two days,"…

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Gazans skip out on Valentine's Day celebrations, frowned upon by many

Business was slower than usual at gift and flower shops in Gaza on Tuesday as Valentine's Day is considered un-Islamic by many of the 2.3 million Palestinians living in the…

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Cut flower exporters decry high cost of doing business

Cut flower exporters in the country have raised concerns over increased water charges and payroll costs that have raised the cost of doing business, eroding their…

Delegation of Ethiopian Cooperative Committee visits LTO Netherlands

A delegation from the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission visited LTO Netherlands on February 1. The group came at the invitation of Agriterra. Sjaak van der Tak welcomed the…

Philippines: Brides flex with 'veggie bouquets' at Cavite mass wedding

A total of 32 couples officially tied the knot as husbands and wives during a "kasalang bayan" (mass wedding) at Chua's Pavillion here on Monday afternoon,…

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