FloralDaily Newsletter | Thursday, January 9, 2025

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MANTS 2025 is in full swing

Yesterday, the Mid-Atlantic Trade Show (MANTS) kicked off despite the snow storm in the mid-Atlantic region. Exhibitors and attendees braved the cold weather to connect and…

Klaver Flowers begins 2025 as a fully FSI-compliant company

"This step shows that we want to make a difference"

Klaver Flowers begins 2025 as a fully FSI-compliant company. The farm in Wondo Tika, Ethiopia, has not only renewed its MPS-ABC certification but also…

"Finding success with a natural fiber and wood mix"

For over 40 years, Green Valley Greenhouse has been dedicated to growth and innovation in the Midwestern United States. Since 1977, the company has…

March 2025

Agri and water trade missions will take place in parallel with royal state visit to Kenya

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima are to pay a state visit to Kenya, at the invitation of President William Ruto. The…

NGB announces 2025 Green Thumb Award Winners

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), a 105-year-old non-profit organization, has announced the winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards. These awards,…

"Thanks to the hexagonal design, 20% more pots fit on the same surface area"

"In the pot plant industry, efficiency is key to success." With the introduction of the Hexagon Pot, matching Hexagon collar, and the Hexagon Pot Robot…

Schoneveld Breeding

Innovation through updating existing products

Schoneveld breeding is concerned with innovations originating from its headquarters in Wilp. These innovations span from the development of new…

CAN: New management for Prins Greenhouses

After 27 years of service to Prins Greenhouses, Arjen van Eekelen has been appointed as the new President of the company. Based in the Prins East…

US: New videos feature 2024 "top performing" plants from Michigan trial gardens

Every year young plant producers and the trial gardens at Michigan State University (MSU) showcase new plant selections, recent favorites, and their…

Koppert unveils new precision blower

Koppert has unveiled the Natutec Airobreez, an application device designed to offer customers enhanced precision, efficiency, and labor savings in…

Private equity takeover of Atrium Agri approved by Consume & Market Authority

Private equity party Value Enhancement Partners may acquire indirect sole control of the greenhouse construction consortium Atrium Agri. The Dutch Consumer &…

Uzbekistan: 'Andijan family’s blossoming rose business goes global'

The Khuzhamov family from Andijan, Uzbekistan has been cultivating roses for nearly 15 years. On their 10-hectare farm, they grow over 500 varieties of…

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US: How cold temperatures could impact Florida plants and crops

Colder-than-normal temperatures along the Treasure Coast had Pinder's Nursery in Palm City preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. "With your…

'China is world's largest producer of carnations and lily flowers'

According to the China Flower Association, China is the world's largest producer of fresh-cut carnations and lily flowers, and ranks second in the…

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OSU researchers seek input from woody ornamental growers

The Ohio State University researchers are seeking voluntary input from individuals or businesses that grow woody ornamental nursery crops. This…

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Podcast: Looking at the future of the floral industry in the age of AI

In this episode of Slow Flowers show, the hosts focus on changing cultural and creative shifts in the floral industry, the Forecast honing in on key…

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'Plans to redevelop Hong Kong Flower Market met with backlash'

Almost 90 percent of submissions received about the proposed redevelopment of Hong Kong's historic flower market opposed the scheme, the city's urban…

Analyzing MLP in roses fighting Botrytis cinerea infection

Roses (Rosa chinensis) are among the most cherished ornamental plants globally, yet they are highly susceptible to infections by Botrytis cinerea, the…