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Europe: "Campanulas with sustainable benefits are in demand"

Although they bloom all year round indoors, the campanula season picks up again with the onset of the warmer season. Growers are currently observing a…

Decowraps Europe acquires packaging business of Holimco France

Decowraps Europe is proud to announce the acquisition of the packaging business of Holimco France, per the 12th of May. Holimco, part of the Horticoop Group,…

Chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority visits Hishtil's facility in Nehalim

Dr. Ami Appelbaum, chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority, recently visited Hishtil's facility in Nehalim, Israel. He met with Hishtil's CEO, Amit…

Novastar Lilies and Passion for Lilies continue together

From 1 June 2023, Novastar Lilies and Passion for Lilies will continue together under the name Novastar Lilies. By merging, Marc & Peet Noordam…

U.S. imports of cut flowers and nursery products grew to $3.3 billion in 2022

Fresh-cut flowers and plants are popular gifts for special occasions such as birthdays and Mother’s Day. Many bouquets contain flowers grown in…

Automated production line and bio chamber in new premises Greenlux

Over 100 people were welcomed last week into the new premises of Greenlux Lighting Solutions in Helsinki, Finland. The visitors were shown the in-house…

UK: Wyevale Nurseries scoops up the Plant Healthy Certification for third year running

The team at Wyevale Nurseries is celebrating this week after being awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the third…

Asocolflores promotes Colombian flowers in the run-up to Mother's Day

This year, Asocolflores prepared several activities to celebrate Mother's Day and to encourage the purchase of Colombian flowers. "On the one hand, we…

Miniaturization of diagnostics for indoor farmers

Small microscope created that allows existing mobile phone cameras to turn into high-res microscopes

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) and the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing…

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo takes next steps in digital commercial approach

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has announced the next steps in its digital commercial approach with the introduction of new digital services and…

UK: Bransford Webbs donates plants to Schools Garden Challenge at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company has donated over £12,000 worth of impulse and flowering plants to the Schools Garden Challenge, taking place next…

Launch of the Digital Academy: New series of online events for manufacturers and retailers kicks off on the topic of sustainability

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for many consumers in their purchasing decisions. What can manufacturers and retailers do to be…

Maximizing profits with wholesale plant pots

Wholesale plant pots are a popular product for those in the gardening and landscaping industries. Whether you’re a retailer or a professional…

Florists in Turkey gear up for Mother's Day celebrations

Flower shop owners in Turkey, who have begun preparing for this year's Mother's Day, set to be celebrated on May 14, have initiated the process of adorning…

US (OK): OSU researchers bringing more flower power to special occasions

This weekend, mothers all over the nation will receive bouquets of flowers for their special day. But what if you could give mom flowers she could…

Turkey: Bilecik municipality fulfills 90% of its flower consumption from its own greenhouses

Every year, hundreds of thousands of plants are grown and brought together with the soil, with the careful work of the staff, with the work carried out in the…

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UK: Herefordshire nursery plans 70 more acres of pot plants

Allensmore Nurseries has applied for planning permission to turn four fields near Madley west of Hereford totaling 28.4 hectares (70 acres) into…

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UK: How an East Yorkshire flower grower helped set the scene for the Coronation

Seasonal UK flowers were what King Charles and Queen Camilla wanted for their Coronation, and those were exactly what went into the stunning floral…

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CAN (ON): Toronto getting a flower market every month, all summer long

The beloved Toronto Flower Market is set to make its return just in time for Mother's Day this Spring. Founded in May 2013, the market is back with…

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Volume contraction slowing in North America West Coast ports

On an annualized basis against 2019, the rate of contraction for laden imports across the major North America West Coast ports declined in March 2023.…

"We introduce a single-use real-time carbon dioxide monitor"

According to statistics from ASOEX, the export of Chilean plums to China in 2022/23 will hit a record high of 55,000 tons. Plums, including prunes,…

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India: Minister promises steps to expand floriculture in Wayanad

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has said that the Centre of Excellence in Horticulture and Floriculture, the first such initiative in the State, will…