Yvonne Ashton, Mayesh

“Direct farm relationships meet demand for transparency and quality”

"Mayesh seeks to streamline their flower sourcing. Through our programs we help customers to save both time and money while ensuring they have the…

Bab Star on the flower ban by some Dutch councils

NL: "It would be a shame if generations of knowledge were no longer allowed to have a place in the world"

In recent weeks, the flower industry has been in the news more frequently due to reports about pesticides and the decision of some Dutch councils to…

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems

"Unfortunately, the CEA industry, including both indoor cultivation and greenhouse farming, is highly energy intensive. Cultivators rely heavily on…

Porta Nova to unveil its greenest rose

"This rose has the lowest carbon footprint of all roses available on the Dutch market"

Porta Nova is about to introduce its greenest rose, the Red Naomi Futura. Based on the new European calculation method FloriPEFCR, it is said to have…

NL: New HortiFootprint Calculator update aids apps efficiency

Sustainability is an increasingly important theme within the ornamental horticulture sector. With the updated HortiFootprint Calculator, growers can…

NL: Van Geel Group acquires Skimmia Nursery Bolwijn

From early next year, after 48 years, the greenhouses of Van Geel Group in Erica, The Netherlands, will no longer be filled with chrysanthemums but…

Dutch water basins from Canada to Australia

The guys from Albers Alligator are not sitting still. This summer, they did montages in Canada and Australia, among other places. These guys are used…

NL: Mastercourse meet-up officially begins

This week a brand new Pro Manager Mastercourse Floriculture kicked off. This week the program will focus on the Westland region, and next week the…

Dutch horticultural youths embark on knowledge trip to Portugal

On Wednesday night, October 2, a group of 27 young people from Tuinbouw Jongeren Westland (TJW) left for a knowledge trip to Portugal led by Meghan…

Adomex

NL: "The entire Orca range can be viewed during the Meet & Greet Days"

It has now been almost a year since Adomex was present at the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, with a complete rebranding and two new product…

Germany: Europlant Canders win big at Taspo Awards

At this year's Taspo Awards on October 25, 2024, in Berlin, companies from the green sector were honored in 17 categories. Among the winners: Europlant…

UK: HTA highlights garden center thefts to police

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to drive its campaign against retail crime within the garden center sector, engaging with both the…

Delft University of Technology puzzles over greenhouse sustainability models

Due to the uncertainties of human behavior, policies often play out differently in practice than what one might expect based on rational models.…

NL: Flexible grower makes room for power for 13 farms

One grower has come forward in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, following an appeal by grid operator Liander for flex power. As a result, thirteen farms will get…

Vietnam: Da Nang village lights up to enter the Tet flower season

Duong Son flower village is one of the largest and oldest flower villages in Da Nang. These days, more than 20 households here are busy fertilizing and…

US: Tips for preparing a floral business for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude and celebration, so it's an ideal time to connect with customers. Rio Roses has 10 tips to help boost floral…

Bioline Agrosciences announces nominee for Africa Business Unit Director

Bioline Agrosciences has announced the nomination of Benjamin Desruelle as the new Africa Business Unit Director. Ludwik Pokornoy, CEO of Bioline…