FloralDaily Newsletter | Thursday, October 26, 2023

United Selections and Icon Selections forge commercial partnership in Africa

In a significant development for the African flower market, two prominent names in the floral industry, United Selections and Icon Selections, have…

Israeli Ruscus grower Felipe Saldarriaga, Green Bouquet:

Colombia: “It has been a tough summer, but hopes are high for 2024”

“The Israeli Ruscus may be an old-fashioned foliage, but it is in great demand during the high seasons like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. However,…

Grow4You brings new, exclusive plant range to the Netherlands

The gentlemen have known each other for a while, but on October 1, Clemens Wittenberg, Erik Mussche, Kevin Laros, and Tristian Bentvelsen officially…

3 events in the next 2 months

Lazzeri presents new Poinsettia collection during events in the Netherlands and Italy

Lazzeri Genetica just released their new catalog Poinsettia Collection 2024 and they will present them during Production Trials in the Netherlands and…

CAN: Ontario-based peonies grower to install smart irrigation system over 4.5ha

Water Ways Technologies' Canadian subsidiary, Heartnut Grove, received an order for a smart irrigation system from a large flower nursery located in…

UK: Latest garden centre data shows a September sunshine boost and final quarter optimism

In the latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Monthly Market Update, figures show that the UK garden retail market benefitted from an unexpected…

Italy: MPS to sponsor Grandparents' Day

MPS will support the Festa dei Nonni in Italy and ask Italian growers - certified by MPS - to sponsor the Festa dei Nonni activities with flowers and…

Philippines: 'Undas' puts spotlight on Albay town's flower industry while volcano spews lava down

With Mayon Volcano displaying signs of restiveness, spewing red hot lava down its slope just days before All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day, flower…

Photos: IFPA floral exhibitors reveal 2023 highlights

Annually, all novelties from the Global Produce & Floral Show can be shown on an on-site display shelf. Innovative floral products/services could be…

Proven Winners organizes Fall Retail Webinar series

Proven Winners is organizing a free webinar series that provides garden center owners, managers, and staff with tips and tools to leverage key marketing…

Toyesi launch:

Heat pump technology in standalone air handling system

Despite the protection a greenhouse offers growers over outdoor farming, managing greenhouse temperatures has been a long-established battle.…

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services wins ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ at the Maiden Arabian Cargo awards

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has won the 'Best Cargo Airline-Africa' award at the Arabian…

New and returning faces welcomed to the GGA Board

One casual vacancy was ratified, and two grower group elected positions were filled at the Grower Group Alliance’s (GGA) Annual General Meeting (AGM)…

Arjen van Dijk says goodbye to NPI and hello to Ridder

After nearly a quarter-century of dedicated service with NPI, Arjen van Dijk is embarking on a new adventure. His first day at the Ridder office will…

Begin 2024 with 'Wow' at TPIE

From January 17-19, the Tropical Plant International (TPIE) will take place again in Fort Lauderdale. It is said to be the trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage,…

Saudi Arabia enters Guinness World Records with largest sustainable farm in the world

Saudi Arabia has established a large-scale sustainable farm in Wadi Bin Hashbal, Asir region. The facility has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as…

Pieter Bootsma new member of the Board of Royal FloraHolland

The Supervisory Board of Royal FloraHolland has appointed Pieter Bootsma (1969) to the Board of Directors of Royal FloraHolland in the new position of…

Agapanthus by De Wet Plant Breeders confirmed to flower for over 100 days

The flowering period of Agapanthus varieties by De Wet Plant Breeders has been officially confirmed to last for three months. This revelation comes…

Philips Horticulture LED partners up with Houweling Americas

Philips Horticulture LED Solutions has signed a partnership with Houweling Americas. As a certified Philips LED horticulture partner, Houweling…

Secretary of State Vivianne Heijnen (IenW) visits Beyond Chrysant

What does circular horticulture look like? And what role can it play in the social challenges facing the Netherlands? That is what Secretary of State…

Greenwheels places 'Flower Stations' throughout the Netherlands

In the run-up to National Climate Week, Greenwheels is placing 'Flower Stations' in 63 cities across the country: wooden houses filled with free flower…

Cooperation plant grower & Paardekooper horti division:

Gebr. Valstar presents a new packaging line for its premium brand Rhythm of Nature

Dutch tropical plant grower Gebr. Valstar revived its Rhythm of Nature brand with the launch of a new packaging line. In cooperation with…