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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Juan Damian Requena, Continental Breeding, on new rose variety Bromo

Named after a volcano, acts like a volcano

Named after a volcano, not only because of its shiny orange color, but also because of its aggressive agronomic characteristics, which shows constant results in the 3 test…

Hans Zeeman about family business: from greenhouse painter to technical supplier

"Grateful that our family name is still on the building"

In 1928, after many weeks at sea, a fisherman returns to port in the Dutch town of Vlaardingen. Another fishing vessel sails out of the harbour and comes alongside. "Say, I…

"This highly efficient predator is playing a vital role helping to break the pest lifecycle"

The predator Atheta-System is playing a leading role in preventative and curative control strategies for thrips, sciarid fly (fungus gnats) and shore fly in glasshouse-grown…

Florida Flower Trials webinar now available on replay

Professionals from all over Florida converged online to hear from top breeders about their new varieties and the performance in Central Florida’s trial gardens. When planning…

Gediflora invests in a greener future

"Dream, discover, dare, do, go on and do better." These key words of the Gediflora slogan equally apply where sustainability is concerned. Gediflora has succeeded in reducing…

AgroPro by ICL

New crop nutrition advice community for farmers and agronomists

ICL is launching a new, international and interactive advisory crop nutrition forum, AgroPro.com, created in response to the agronomic communication challenges…

Verano365 launches Nutrivix

New root system improvement product

Verano365 is releasing a new product for greenhouse, nursery and hydroponic growers, which intends to improve the plants root system development. The product is…

Kenya Airports Authority

Boost for Kenyan exporters as airline freight charges drop by 50%

Freight charges at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have come down by almost half due to increased capacity of airlines amid declining demand for cargo, giving…

Special webinars & online education

"Giving webinars instead of on-site workshops has its advantages"

Floriday's implementation consultants used to spend a lot of time on the road. They visited growers throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany to demonstrate the…

Veiling Rhein-Maas

Modernisation of Veiling Rhein-Maas auction clock front starts in June

As announced earlier, Veiling Rhein-Maas will start the modernisation process of the auction clock front in June, during which the whole front will be equipped with the latest…

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Malaysian floral businesses face staff shortage, supply disruptions and drop in revenue

Loosening of restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) has brought little relief to the floral industry in Malaysia. However, many dealers saw a slight…

Exploring the use of calcium and BCAs as alternative management strategies for botrytis blight

Botrytis cinerea is the fungal pathogen responsible for Botrytis blight in several crops including commercial cut roses. This disease is usually acquired…

Floricultura introduces Phalaenopsis Eccentrix series

Floricultura introduces the Phalaenopsis Eccentrix series. This is a fascinating, high-quality series that goes beyond traditional definitions. Its flowers are…

Astral Aviation

Astral Aviation increases flights within Africa during COVID-19

Astral Aviation announced an increase in its intra-African network with cargo freighters during the pandemic. While there has been a reduction in capacity to, from, and within…


Rising Farms: Leasing Mexico’s agriculture back to life Mexico’s climate conditions and its strategic vicinity to the North American markets make it perfect for agriculture, but lacks the sophistication seen in developed markets with less land and lesser optimal conditions, while having multiple times the installed capacity. That's what the entrepreneurs of the new Mexican…

PHS to engage 100,000 people to help combat food insecurity around Philadelphia

PHS Launches Harvest 2020 Initiative

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) believes all people can play a role in combating food insecurity. PHS is launching Harvest 2020, a multi-faceted initiative aimed…

How the crisis affects both ends of the supply chain

Famed for its vibrant roses, carnations and summer flowers, Kenya is one of the biggest flower exporters in the world. So with global transport networks at a halt, UK florists…

August 14-15, St. Augustine

US (FL): FNGLA’s Annual Convention is open for business

FNGLA’s Annual Convention will bring members from across Florida to the pristine beaches of St. Augustine where they will have a chance to assess the…

WorkSafeBC announces additional support for employers impacted by COVID-19

WorkSafeBC is waiving premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for furloughed workers (employees on leave…

Air Canada Cargo expands connectivity between Europe and Latin America

Starting June 1, five destinations will be added to Air Canada Cargo's network, with flights operating two to three frequencies a week from Montreal (YUL) on newly converted…

Today on social media

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United Selections

We are very excited for this week's digital selection exercise! Expect new, vibrant, and colourful roses to be added to our assortment. It is our duty to keep you posted.…

Kenya Airways

Legal framework for Kenya Airways takeover out by August

A legal framework for the nationalisation of Kenya Airways is set for discussion when Parliament resumes next week in what could change stakes for key shareholders that…

Garden Avenue Greenhouse

US (MT): Greenhouse seeing rising demand for garden supplies

According to Garden Avenue Greenhouse & Garden Center in Billings, demand for home garden supplies has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some people have turned to…

Sarah Anderson (Florists' Review)

Unveiling the American Flowers Week 2020 “Botanical Couture Collection”

In its sixth year, a social media campaign like American Flowers Week (June 28-July 4) is one important tool that returns the floral marketplace to its roots. At its heart,…

Anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic evaluation of extracts from the flowering stage of Celosia argentea

A new study was aimed at investigating the possible anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects of extracts from the flowering stage of C. argentea. This growth stage was chosen…

LATAM announces Chapter 11 financial reorganization

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and the United States initiated a voluntary reorganization and restructuring of their debt under…

Georgia Green Industry Association announces new Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) announces the hiring of Lanie Riner as the next Executive Director of GGIA. Through her time as…

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