FloralDaily Newsletter | Monday, February 5, 2024

NL: Prices at the auction up again in run-up to Valentine's Day

Keeping the prices at a reasonable level in January is a challenge for many auctioneers. "It is all about expertise, which makes it an interesting…

René Polak, Sales Director Horticulture at Ushio:

"The exclusive focus on LED lighting has leveled off"

For some time now, the near end of HPS lamps has been conjured up, but the opposite seems to be the case, says René Polak, Sales Director Horticulture…

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New plant-based paper for flowers and plants

In a world increasingly aware of environmental impact, the demand for sustainable alternatives in the floral industry is louder than ever. Decowraps proudly…

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Bells Horticultural acquires of Peter Beales Rose

"A significant milestone for us and an exciting next chapter for Peter Beales Roses"

Bells Horticultural completed the acquisition of Peter Beales Rose on 2 February. The acquisition allows Bells Horticultural to continue the work of…

MDK's Beautanic Lifestyle plant concept spreads its wings

MDK Flowers & Greens is rapidly expanding in Europe with the Beautanic Lifestyle plant concept. Last week, the concept was launched in a store of…

"The benefits do not outweigh the costs":

Klaas Knot questions the added value of greenhouse horticulture

Klaas Knot, President of the Dutch Central Bank, is advocating for a halt in greenhouse horticulture. He argues that this is an economic activity where the…

Ed van der Meij new director Verdes Greens

Ed van der Meij is now managing director as well as co-owner of the cut and decorative greenery importer, Verde Greens. He brings over 25 years of…

Turkish flower industry sets its export target for 2024 at 160 million USD

Every year, millions of stems of flowers are exported from Antalya to 73 countries, especially to the Netherlands, which is considered the center of…

Rosselkhoznadzor raises concerns over infected carnation imports from Ecuador

Rosselkhoznadzor has urged several European countries to halt the certification of Ecuadorian carnations starting from February 9 due to cases of…

30% of Turkey’s rose supply is grown in Mersin

Serkan Semen, President of the Mersin Chamber of Florists, Tradesmen, and Craftsmen, stated that according to previous TÜİK data, cut rose production…

ANSU is Garden Centre Fresh's growers of the month

The company ANSU originated from the merging of the Westland-based horticultural company ANCO and the Thai breeder Suphachadiwong. The owners of both…

MLC calls for International Flower Market in Bengaluru to boost floriculture exports

To give fresh impetus to the floriculture business in the State, MLC Dinesh Gooligowda has written to CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar, urging…

India: Cold wave wreaks havoc on Godkhali's flower farming

Flower growers in Jashore's Godkhali are set to incur huge financial losses this year due to the recent bout of freezing weather and unseasonal…

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US (FL): Thrips parvispinus is tiny but deadly to landscapes and crops

Some bugs chew on leaves, others suck out a plant’s juices. The thrips parvispinus scratches the flesh and slurps, scratches and slurps, scratches and…

UK: New Covent Garden Market named Britain's Best Wholesale Market

New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) was named Best Wholesale Market at the Great British Market Awards 2024 in Birmingham on January 25. The award is…

Asparagus and orchids are more similar than you think

What does an asparagus have in common with a vanilla orchid? Not much, if you are just looking at the two plants' appearances. However, when you look…