FloralDaily Newsletter | Monday, May 27, 2024

26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) grandly opened

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) was grandly opened at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the…

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US (CA): Sun Valley Floral Farms issues layoff notices to entire workforce in Arcata and Oxnard

Sun Valley Floral Farms, one of the nation's largest producers of tulips, lilies, irises and other bulb flowers, has issued layoff notices to all of…

Kenya: Floriculture farmers seek market support

Small-scale flower farmers in Eldoret town have asked the government to provide them with a ready market for their produce.The farmers lamented that…

UK: Fiona Fell reappointed to Covent Garden Market Authority board

Fiona Fell has been reappointed to the board of Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) as a Non-Executive Director for a second term. Her reappointment…

Damian Ikemann appointed Managing Director of Klasmann-Deilmann

Damian Ikemann has been appointed Managing Director of Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH. From 1 July 2024, he will be responsible for the growth of the…

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Why Hong Kong flower market florists are worried about a redevelopment plan

With an investment of over HK$1.6 million, Adrian Lai and his partner Tiffany Ha ventured into Hong Kong's century-old flower market last November. "We…

Iran: Greens and 1 million orchid seedlings at newly inaugurated aquaponics farm

Rama Agriculture and Industry Innovation Center, which is an aquaponics farm, was inaugurated in the Northern Iranian province by the Rouhollah…

Van der Hoeven and KUBO settle over semi-closed greenhouse patents

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, Casey Houweling and KUBO have reached an agreement on the semi-closed greenhouse patents. The companies agree…

International company introduces peat- and plastic-free pot

Jiffy is launching a new sphagnum moss peat-free Jiffy Pot. This latest member of Jiffy Pot range is free from peat and plastic. According to Jiffy,…

Prunus laurocerasus Bonaparte wins KVBC Gold Award

Adrian Stravers' Prunus laurocerasus Bonaparte® ('Flippi01'PBR), produced and co-owned by Stef Verwaaij at SV Tuinplanten, was awarded KVBC Gold on May…

NZ: Young Plant Producer 2024 finalists announced

Here are the finalists for the 2024 Young Plant Producer competition: Ellen Ballantine from Rainbow Park Jessica Jack from Kerikeri Plant Nursery Anna England…

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US (VA): Farm product sales soar as number of farms fall

The sales of Virginia agricultural products remain robust despite a general drop in farm numbers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…

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Economic Survey: How sector blossomed to give limping economy needed push

Kenya's agriculture sector powered the nation's economic growth to 5.6 percent in 2023, up from 4.9 percent in 2022, according to the Kenya National…

Rabobank: Energy transition in the Dutch horticulture sector is not finished

The Dutch horticulture sector is experiencing robust financial development, according to researchers at Rabobank. However, there are concerns too. In…

KUBO announces CO2-negative greenhouse

Greenhouse-building company KUBO claims launches a cultivation strategy named CO2 Negative Cultivation. "This groundbreaking approach marks a step…

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Research may show iwi how to commercialise native plant products using tikanga Māori

New research at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha focuses on the impacts for iwi- and hapū-owned native plant nurseries in protecting taonga plants and…

Royal Van Zanten goes for sustainable packaging solution

Van Zanten Breeding is continuously committed to achieving its goals for more sustainable operations. Alstroemeria plants, which are shipped worldwide…

Five plants competing for FleuroStar

Which entry will succeed Mandevilla Sundaville Double Blush Pink from MNP/Suntory? This year, five companies – Beekenkamp Plants, Dümmen Orange,…

Creating captivating containers

I eagerly look out the window. YES! It's sunny. I pull up the weather app while I drink my morning coffee. YES! The lowest temperature in the 10-day forecast in Grand Rapids,…

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US (OH): Schreiner’s garden celebrates 99 years of iris farming

From humble beginnings in 1925, F.X. Schreiner's dream of an iris farm is celebrating its 99th anniversary this year. Originally a 15-acre farm to grow…

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US (CA): Entrepreneur turns empty L.A. lot into mini flower farm

Kathleen Ferguson grabbed a pair of pruning shears from a mailbox nailed to a garden bed and leaned down to cut bunches of Orlaya grandiflora on the…

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US (UT): Utah Flower Market cultivates cooperative local business

The Utah Flower Market in Pleasant Grove is a cooperative of local flower growers that come together to sell their fresh-cut flowers every Wednesday…

UK: NFU secures greater support from Farming Recovery Fund

The government has listened to the NFU's call for greater support to help more farm businesses recover after relentless heavy rain and devastating…

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US (CO): New greenhouse helps to beautify Wright's Mesa

Wild Iris Greenhouse and Gardens, Wright's Mesa's newest business, is a product of Marti Prohaska's lifelong love of plants. Prohaska was born and…

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NZ: Eco-friendly business delivering ‘mindful flowers’

Carol Stockdill has a busy life on the family orchard in Christchurch. Campbell Organic Orchard was established by Carol's parents-in-law Bruce and…

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Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location

A plant that went extinct in the wild has been re-introduced to the UK mainland. We can't tell you the exact location - it's a secret, to keep it safe.…