FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Florente s.r.l.:

New company enters ranunculus breeding space

The Baratta Family in Italy has become well-known for their carnations, which they have bred for over fifty years. But do you know that they breed…

NL: 4% decrease in flower- and plant export

Dutch flower and plant exports will close the first three quarters of 2023 with an export value of 5.3 billion euros, a minus of 4%. This was announced…

Increased demand and higher prices further boost product turnover Veiling Rhein-Maas

Veiling Rhein-Maas turned in a product turnover of €334 million last quarter. This corresponds to a marked increase compared to the third quarter of…

Board expands with Chief Value Officer:

New term of office for Royal FloraHolland CEO Steven van Schilfgaarde

The Supervisory Board (SB) of Royal FloraHolland has reappointed CEO Steven van Schilfgaarde for a four-year term. In addition, a Chief Value Officer…

Schoveneld Breeding opens its doors to show new and improved Cyclamen varieties

The breeders of Schoneveld Breeding have been working hard on some innovations, as well as improving the existing assortment with new hybrids. That's why…

10% more exhibitors, visitors more international:

NL: GrootGroenPlus 2023 in figures

The 33rd edition of GGP was well attended from October 4 to 6. There were as many as 261 participants, divided over three colored routes (red, blue,…

Jim Bos, the Managing Director of Broekhof USA:

"Sustainability is deeply ingrained in our DNA and is not just a sales pitch"

Sustainability is a hot topic nowadays, and increasingly, more companies show their dedication to their sustainable practices. Like Broekhof, part of the Royal…

NL: Nominees Glass Tulip Award 2023 announced

The nominees for the Glass Tulip are known, and voting is open. The award will be presented in the categories of cut flowers, green houseplants,…

What is a tripartite association between Bacillus, Mycorrhizae, and plants?

Troy Buechel, Horticulture Specialist at PRO-MIX, delves into the world of tripartite association between Bacillus, Mycorrhizae, and plants in this new…

US (NJ): $20M in funding and second AI-powered robotic greenhouse for Zordi

Zordi, an ag-tech startup backed by Khosla Ventures, announces its emergence from stealth mode, having secured $20M in funding. Specializing in…

Holex China celebrates fifth anniversary

This month, Holex China has existed for 5 years. "Since the day we established the company and opened our office, I've been thrilled to explore and…

Dümmen Orange brings Poinsettia J’Adore series to Japanese market

Dümmen Orange unveiled its popular Poinsettia J'Adore series to the Japanese market at Flower Trial Japan 2023. "Embracing the theme 'Joy & Love for…

US: EPC leadership class gains field experience in New Jersey

The fifth Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class had a chance to get their boots on the ground at Hionis Greenhouses in Whitehouse Station, NJ,…

Kuehne+Nagel and SATS enter strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvement

Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd (“SATS“) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain…

Parfum Flower Company:

"These are our top ten autumn roses"

As the vibrant hues of summer start to wane and the days grow shorter, autumn arrives in all its glory. This season brings with it a magnificent…

Amber Lynn from Mayesh shares her secrets to finding inspiration in nature

Mayesh did an interview with florist Amber Lynn, floral designer and entrepreneur behind Snapdragon Bloom Bar. Growing up on farmland in Tennessee,…

1-800-FLOWERS.COM introduces SmartGift for business

1-800-FLOWERS.COM has launched SmartGift® for Business, creating a seamless way for companies of all sizes to take control of their corporate gifting programs…

Floward receives two awards at the HRM Summit Awards 2023

Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in MENA and UK, has won the “Best Employee Experience Initiative” and “Best Reward &…

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‘No normal seasons any more’: seed farmers struggle amid the climate crisis

Once upon a not-so-distant time, the growing season for the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Green Things Farm Collective followed a steadfast trajectory. “We…

Construction of new CO2 source for horticulture can start

Stercore may finally start construction of their Bio-Based Carbon plant. The company has been fighting for the construction of their plant since 2020,…

Dutch engineering firm presents new electric, modular equipment carrier

Gebr Ezendam recently presented its new trike at a trade show in the Netherlands. The Globus E ETK2000 has a 1.95 m track width and 2m clearance. This…

Test sessions with heat battery show positive effect on greenhouse climate

Startup Thermeleon developed a smart buffer system to temporarily store heat and release it at night: the Heat Battery. This ensures lower gas use and…

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US (MI): Small flower farmer grows in Oakland County

Tim Travis, president of Goldner Walsh Garden and Home, does more than run a small business. He exemplifies why Michigan is considered the third-most…