Alex Frost, Hypervend:

“A new sales channel for flower companies without any labor or high fixed costs”

With the idea to create a new sales channel for flower companies without any labor or high fixed costs, Hypervend was established in June 2021 in…

Hasfarm’s network expands in Indonesia, partnering with Bromelia Flowers and Tropika

When it comes to the international flower market, Asia has proven to be fertile soil. Flowers are a booming business, and not just in Vietnam, where…

New sales and marketing software for the floriculture industry

Digital category management has been an important component in the horticultural sector for several years. However, the skills required to create…

Delphy launches Delphy Germany

Delphy is launching Delphy Germany. With that, the company aims to further increase its market share in Germany. As an important first step, Delphy has engaged a new manager…

Ponte Tresa achieves carbon neutrality:

"A step towards a greener future"

Ponte Tresa, a Swiss-owned Ecuadorian company established in 1985, is delighted to announce its official certification as carbon neutral. This…

NL: Flower exports and auction sales down, slight recovery of auction sales of potted plants

Exports of flowers and plants decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year. The export value of flowers and plants was about…

The rise of the sweet potato in Europe:

“By growing our own mother plants, we can keep our entire chain virus-free”

Ireland is renowned as the land of potatoes, and nowadays also, a great part of the sweet potatoes eaten in Europe have Irish roots. From their…

Easily plan, order, and manage your seasons with 'My Florensis'

Florensis BV has launched 'My Florensis,' an online platform that is more than just a webshop. In addition to allowing customers to place and manage…

US (CA): Urban grower helps supply florists and markets

CDFA recently visited Sweet Mabel’s Farm in West Sacramento, owned by Elle Huftill, an urban flower farmer. She takes us through her journey in farming…

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Application of antiperspirants to improve the condition of ornamental plants in refrigerated longdistance transport

The ornamental nursery sector sells and delivers its products not only within the European Union but throughout the world. Thus, shipping for long…

US: Pilot handed out hundreds of roses to passengers for Mother’s Day

Getting on an airplane for holiday travel isn’t something many people get excited about. After all, with the crowds, the delays, and just the everyday…

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CAN (BC): Heat wave forces early end of tulip festival in North Okanagan

The Bloom Tulip Festival in Armstrong will be ending two full weeks early due to the scorching heat. "The extreme heat has not been kind to our fields,…

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Afghanistan: Flower business on the rise In Takhar, residents say

The cultivation of ornamental flowers by the residents of northern Takhar province has been on the rise, with growers making good incomes. Prices of…

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India: Nagaland to make policies to boost flower industry

The Nagaland government will formulate policies and take initiatives to give a boost to the flower industry and enhance the livelihood of the flower…

The Netherlands Pavilion and Forum at 25th HortiflorExpo IPM Shanghai 2023

This April, the 25th HortiflorExpo IPM China was successfully held in Shanghai. HortiflorExpo IPM is Asia's leading brand exhibition of flowers,…

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US (CA): Dept of Pesticide Regulation awards $3,15M in research grants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has awarded $3.15 million in Research Grants to seven projects to support a statewide, systemwide…

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Research project to explore 5G use in greenhouse industry

The suitability of 5G wireless technology used in the commercial greenhouse industry will be explored as part of a project involving the University of…

US: Governor Larry Hogan to keynote Impact Washington Legislative Summit​

Building upon key advocacy successes for the green industry, AmericanHort is pleased to announce popular two-term Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will headline the AmericanHort…

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NL: Flowers won't grow at Schiphol airport as it focuses on cargo quality not quantity

Schiphol needs to “reinvent” itself – and then tell the world it has done so, according to new cargo boss Joost van Doesburg. Back in the day, Schiphol…

Pursuing sustainability in floriculture

In its ideal form, sustainability addresses the demands of people, the planet, and prosperity. But how that plays out on an individual or business…

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Invasive pests in Maryland attacking native plants

Invasive plant species are damaging Maryland’s environment. From bamboo to bushes, invasives, environmentalists say, have wrapped their tendrils all…

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India: Tulip garden Sanasar records over 53,000 visitors

Sanasar Tulip Garden witnessed a huge footfall of tourists this year. More than 53 thousand tourists from different places of the country visited the…

UK: Horticultural Trades Association urges action on water management grants to increase resilience to droughts

To align with this week's Water Saving Week and following last month's announcement that South West Water has extended its hosepipe ban to an…

India: Himachal looks to Sikkim orchids to revive wilting floriculture sector

The Himachal Pradesh government has drawn up a new plan to revive the floriculture sector, including introducing orchid cultivation. Under the World…