FloralDaily Newsletter | Thursday, February 6, 2025

Photo report Spring Edition Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

The 2-day Spring Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt has come to a close. It was a lively and bustling event, with eager buyers from across Europe and…

Sowing the seeds of growth in Africa

Horticulture in Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a strong focus on automation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to enhance…

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UK: Solving peat-free propagation issues

ICL's two new breakthrough wood-fiber grades — 'Fibagro Advance Fine' and 'Fibagro Advance Superfine' — hope to solve the challenges of peat-free and…

Intelligent lighting solutions for Dutch chrysanthemum grower

Signify has provided J&A Chrysanten with an intelligent lighting solution from Philips to optimize their chrysanthemum production and make it more…

Additional water quality measures for Dutch greenhouses

Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and Water Management and Minister Femke Wiersma of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature have…

New NOVA variety available from Terra Nova

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced the expansion of its Coreopsis NOVA Series with the introduction of Coreopsis NOVA 'Amber'. The new addition…

New Covent Garden Market expects its busiest ever Valentine's Day

The New Covent Garden Flower Market is expecting its busiest ever Valentine's Day this February, and is marking the occasion with a novelty puzzle to…

Photo report IPM Essen

The 41st edition of the IPM Essen has come to a close. This year, the trade fair welcomed over 40,000 visitors (+5% compared to last year), with 1,434 exhibitors from 45…

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UK: Research predicts the flowers that will be popular this Valentine's Day

A new data analysis has revealed the flowers you are likely to get this Valentine's Day. Despite shifting trends, roses aren't going anywhere, however,…

Spotlight on orchids as we head into Valentine's Day

When searching for a great Valentine's Day gift, you might consider the orchid. University of Florida experts say the flowers last longer than many…

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US: Smart flowers to aid growers in tough regions

Today's gardeners want to do their part for the environment, seeking flowers and other ornamental plants that need less water and other inputs. And, as…

Strategic union in packaging industry

Excalibur Plastics, a manufacturer of plastic and greenhouse supplies solutions and Tychon Packaging, known for sustainable packaging solutions, have…

Greenhouse sector anticipates more investments in 2025

Specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, anticipate sustained growth in demand for quality and scale in…

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Looking for alternate treatments to prolong the vase life of gerbera flowers

Background Cut flowers rapidly decline in quality and shorten their vase life after harvest. Various post-harvest methods are being sought to extend…

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Making advancements in tulip production

Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana L.), one of the most iconic bulbous ornamental plants, holds significant importance in the global floriculture industry due to…

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Looking at breakthroughs in substrate science

I this video, the fastest growing peat alternative, woodfibre products are taking centre stage. With the help of a series of trials, ICL technical area…

Looking at the genome sequence of blue flowering cornflower

The genome of the cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) was sequenced with long reads (ONT) to reveal the full sequences of genes in the flavonoid biosynthesis. Of…

New glass cleaner for AR-coated glass: Maximum light, maximum output

Growers with AR-coated glass can now also choose AR Clean Plus from Cleantechnics to safely clean the glass. The newly developed glass cleaner for…

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A million orchids on display at Japanese International Orchid and Flower Show

The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 opened on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event is…

NL: Ledgnd opens new office in Utrecht

Ledgnd has officially opened the doors of its new office in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The opening in Utrecht comes just ten months after the relocation…

Dutch geothermal energy project restarts after fire

Aardwarmte Maasdijk has had an eventful time. What began with a successful start and heat delivery on 21 October took an unexpected turn two weeks…