FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Myplant & Garden is on!

This morning, February 22, the Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, opened its doors to the seventh edition of Myplant & Garden. Even though the Italian growers, like many growers in…

Fresh-o-Fair: A sustainable flower platform

“Making the industry more efficient benefits everyone”

Fresh-o-Fair, a virtual flower-selling platform, has grown steadily over the years, providing increased security and growth in the market. The company…

Sion Young Plants turns to LEDs for growth and sustainability of orchid breeding

Dutch Phalaenopsis orchid breeder Sion Young Plants B.V. operates according to three core values: Inspire, Innovate, and Connect. Growing on an area of…

US (FL): Global Aviation Link now offering a solution to high demand

As of January 17, Global Aviation Link, a Miami-based air consolidator, began running flights MIA - BOG - MIA roundtrip in response to a rise in demand…

What is the best LED strategy for freesias?

More and more crops are switching to LED lamps. They use considerably less energy than SON-T lamps. In the cultivation of freesia, LED has an…

Flower XL switched

Matthiola StoX new star in Stars-Plant sky

Stars-Plant has recently expanded its range with the Matthiola StoX from breeding company Evanthia. Flower XL, an 's-Gravenzande-based grower that…

Control specialists swap UK greenhouses for African anaerobic digestors

Tomtech has been putting their technology to a new use, helping boost the circular economy in Kenya. More frequently found in UK and European…

US (FL): Certified American Grown has more to come at Field to Vase Dinner at Fern Trust

Certified American Grown is working with the team at Fern Trust; talented floral designer Kelly Shore; a talented culinary team; and wonderful event planners…

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India: Horticulture project in Himachal gives new life to farmers

Fields abandoned in the lower hills of Himachal due to wildlife menace and lack of irrigation are now dotted with fruit trees under a horticulture…

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India: “Crop diversification is a transformational strategy for adaptation to climate change”

Chief Minister has always emphasized the promotion of more remunerative crops in the state to enhance farmers' income. Recently the State Cabinet has…

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CAN (AB): Greenhouse to supply Saskatoon’s parks, planters, and civic centres

The tens of thousands of seasonal bedding plants in Saskatoon’s parks, planters, and civic centres will be coming into the city from Alberta this…

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Bangladesh: "Farmers and traders expect good sales figures in February"

The price of flowers is slightly higher this year, and thanks to three important occasions that fall within a week, flower traders are expecting the…

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Commercial flower power: How the global flower trade continues to blossom

But the flower industry is bigger than just one day, and flowers are more than just nice-looking, pleasant-smelling plants. They're the backbone of a…

Researchers develop first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones

This is the first time that nanosensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellins (GAs), a type of plant hormone that regulates plant…

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A webinar:

Forecasting risk by using data analysis and industry insights to predict your business’s future

With many horticulture products having either a short shelf life or a long turnaround to produce, forecasting in the green industry is often…

US (CA): Consumer expert to reveal six areas for growth at IFPA floral conference March 7

Members of the floral supply chain will tap into consumer insights at The Floral Conference – Anaheim on March 7 in Anaheim, CA. Presented by the International…

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport partners with Kuehne+Nagel to expand air cargo business in the U.S. Southeastern corridor

Kuehne+Nagel and the Birmingham Airport Authority (U.S.) have announced details of a new partnership that will expand business opportunities for both…

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US (CA): The Tulip Festival is back with thousands of bouquets for free

People don't call San Francisco "the Paris of the West" for nothing, but on March 4, it may look more like the Netherlands. For American Tulip Day, the…

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US (VT): Colchester grower recognized for pest management prowess

A battle of the bugs is playing out inside the greenhouses of a Colchester farm. As Kevin Gaiss reports, it’s a controlled battle the owners of…

Portugal record fresh produce and flower exports, reaches over €2 billion

Portuguese fruit, vegetable, and flower exports reached the highest value ever in 2022: 2040 million euros. This result represents an increase of 15.6%…