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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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Soex Flora pledges to stop using artificial flowers

"Artificial flowers taking away share of real flowers"

In India, the trend of using artificial flowers started about 4 to 5 years ago, but from the last 2-3 years it became increasingly popular, and selling in similar market…

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Manager Production Seedlings - Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

the story behind Arvesta joining Van der Hoeven:

"Van der Hoeven being Dutch opens doors for us"

On June 15, it was announced that Arvesta, the Belgian group of companies, had acquired a minority interest (of 35 percent) in the greenhouse builder, Van der Hoeven. How this…

AIPH, CIOPORA and Union Fleurs call for reason, fairness

Breeders miss out on royalty payments during crisis

Some growers, especially of cut flowers, saw huge sales losses in some markets as the retail supply chain shut down in response to rules imposed worldwide to control the…

BMO

Greater Vancouver modern greenhouse investment opportunity

BMO Capital Markets has been engaged as the exclusive financial advisor to arrange the sale of two modern greenhouses with improvements totaling 3.4 million square feet on 160…

Video Hishtil introduces digital trials; HishTag#

As most of all international physical events have been cancelled, many companies decided to present their new products online. Also Israeli propagator Hishtil. They are…

Proactivity key at Cultivate'20 Virtual

Cultivate'20 Virtual is already heading into the third day and proactivity might be the key word so far. Many are attending the show and visiting the booths, but getting into…

Kekkilä-BVB expands business to US

In conjunction with the Cultivate'20 Virtual, the Finnish-Dutch company Kekkilä-BVB announces to expand its business to the US horticultural market in full…

IFE

Plans for a virtual opportunity for buyers and suppliers as well as online events and educational content underway

International Floriculture Expo announces cancellation of September 2020 event

Diversified Communications, organizer of the International Floriculture Expo, announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19…

Special Greenhouse Construction

Lot One

"Our rooftop greenhouse is our restaurants' story"

When residents Jaime Miles and Josh Timon opened their first restaurant, the plan was to source their produce as locally as possible, right from the rooftop. On restaurant Lot…

HydraFiber

HydraFiber and EZ Blend products now offered in 95-cubic-foot tower option

Growers can now purchase HydraFiber Ultra 160 and 365 formulations, as well as HydraFiber EZ Blend, in 95-cubic-foot towers. The towers do not require any specialized…

Heliospectra

Understanding growth light terms

Choosing the best grow light for your facility is essential to growing healthy plants and getting a maximum return from your investment. One of the most challenging issues…

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Changed requirements for the import of plants, seeds and planting materials into Kenya

There is a change in regards to market access of horticultural produce in Kenya. The Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) changed the import regulation of plants, seeds and…

Plant Heritage

Plant Heritage Seed Shop and talks from Collection Holders now offered online

Plant Heritage has, like many other charities and organisations across the world, been affected by Covid-19. All events and major shows have sadly been cancelled or postponed,…


First indoor basil harvested in Delphy Improvement Center The first batch of indoor grown basil was harvested at the Delphy Improvement Centre,. Since May, Lisanne Meulendijks has been working on the development of practical cultivation knowledge for Vertical Farms. Growth factors such as climate, light and irrigation can easily be varied in the test chambers. Because of this…

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Post-Brexit trade and the border operating model

In a comment on the UK Government announcement on post-Brexit trade and the border operating model, James Clark, Director of Policy and Communications at the HTA said: “We…

New short documentary is a love letter to flower farming

The opening frame of “BLOOM” features a dahlia blooming in time-lapse, with petals unfurling to a full-sized flower. Accompanied by birdsong audio, the screen reads: “28 years…

Microsoft and C.H. Robinson form alliance for the future of the digital supply chain

As technology continues to adapt, so does the supply chain. These challenges require solutions rooted in innovative technology, further emphasizing the need…

Mark Helt joins Albaugh as North American Commercial Director

Beginning July 13th, Mark Helt has joined the Albaugh Team as North American Commercial Director. Mark will lead all aspects of the NA commercial operations.…

CambridgeHOK

UK: An in-depth guide to heat pumps

A correctly engineered heat pump can be a useful source of heat in most applications and should definitely be considered as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Most…

The Darling

Greenhouse dining comes to Chicago

It started with a restaurant in Amsterdam, and the phenomenon has by now gone across the globe: dining in your own private greenhouse. If you want to go to a restaurant but…

New Compact Rose Glow

Sakata adds new variety to SunPatiens Compact Series

Sakata is adding a new introduction to the SunPatiens Compact Series for the 20/21 season. New Compact Rose Glow has large flowers in a vibrant Rose shade, with a special…

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A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

Since 1997, A.M.A.'s Connie & Rick have celebrated almost every wedding #anniversary @American_Hort #Cultivate/Short Course. Married 36 Years today - #BlessedAndGrateful. Hope…

Rebecca Miles

Europe’s largest retail floral supplier modernises ERP environment

Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialised by industry, has announced that Dutch Flower Group (DFG), a flower and plants trader, has selected Infor…

2020 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Winner: Alexa Lamm

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announces that the 2020 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Alexa Lamm, an Associate Professor…

Widely used in industries of fresh produce, cold chain, and medicine

Increasing attention paid to temperature and humidity recorders

Over recent years, consumer requirements for product quality have been increasing. Consequently, the requirements for temperature and humidity in various industries have…

Royal FloraHolland

Royal FloraHolland:

First Blueroots buyer ready for 100% Digital trading

Recently, Hilverda De Boer, co-founder of Blueroots, successfully placed an order with a grower using an API link through Floriday. With this fully digital transaction, the…

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