FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Annual report 2023 published:

Royal FloraHolland hit with €17M loss

2023 was a difficult and unpredictable year for many growers. Volume was 3.2% lower than in 2022. Average selling price (ASP) was slightly higher than…

Pöppelmann TEKU:

"Future-orientated impetus for the 'green industry' with resource-saving products and improved automation"

With new products and innovative concepts, Pöppelmann TEKU® is further expanding its consistent commitment to conserving resources and protecting the…

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NL: Pleasing gerbera sales thanks to early Easter and 'good flower weather'

For each gerbera, an average of 25 cents was paid in March this year, according to figures from Royal FloraHolland. With a supply that was only…

Zeljko Kosanovic appointed as acting CFO at Signify

Zeljko Kosanovic has been appointed as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Signify, with effect from April 1, 2024. Kosanovic replaces Javier van…

Check out Westhoff's 2024 CAST virtual tour

Not able to attend the California Spring Trials (CAST) 2024? No worries! FloralDaily already published a photo report right after the event, and…

Dana Meertens appointed as managing director:

Henk-Willem Spaargaren leaves OZ Planten

In 1998, Henk-Willem Spaargaren (64) started the process of converting the then-flower exporter OZ Export in Aalsmeer into an autonomous plant…

UK: HTA response to the Common User Charge announcement

The common user charge will be introduced on April 30, 2024, for commercial movements of animal products, plants, and plant products through the Port of Dover…

Robovision raises $42 million

Robovision has successfully raised $42 million in its latest investment round. The funding round will help accelerate Robovision's US expansion, fostering an improved local presence…

Sustainabloom to launch new website

Get ready to explore a new world of sustainable floriculture! Sustainabloom is preparing to launch its new website, empowering businesses to embrace…

New Chair and advisor member for That Flower Feeling

Chris Drummond has been elected as the Chair of the recently established That Flower Feeling Advisory Board in addition to a new member. With a mission…

US: Lidl expands outdoor garden center concept

Lidl US is expanding its outdoor Garden Center concept to 76 stores across the Lidl US network. Lidl Garden Centers will feature a variety of flowers,…

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US (CA): 46 years of growth for organic plant nursery in Pacific Beach

As a college student pursuing a marine biology degree, Paul Backus never intended to own a plant nursery. More than 46 years later, Backus, the owner…

New Leaf Plants expands sales team

New leaf plants have extended their sales team. Matthew Hoare has now joined New Leaf Plants as their national sales representative, he will be on the…

US (PA): PHS announces 2024 gold medal plant winners

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has shared its list of 2024 Gold Medal Plant winners, now available to the public through most garden…

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India: Kashmir’s commercial floriculture sector sees growth

Every morning, Waseem Ahmad Wani (26) leaves his home with a variety of flower saplings towards the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. He stations at multiple…

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US (MA): Franklin Park greenhouse readies for spring planting

Spring flowers are popping up around Boston, many of which are grown and planted by city workers. It's a Boston tradition dating back to the 1800s and…

Alex Boeken (Freshland) on the Qarry electric cargo scooter:

"I was amazed at the loading capacity"

Delivering fruits and vegetables to a restaurant or store in the city center is often quite tricky, expensive, and inconvenient. Lorenzo Engelen and…

Keep learning more about LED cultivation: "Which knobs can you turn, and how do you do that?"

Wednesday afternoon saw a packed house at Delphy in Bleiswijk. With more than 220 registrations, the LightEvent was filled to capacity. There was…

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US (TX): SkyGardens hosts open flower farm nights

This spring, SkyGardens in Levelland is opening its flower farm to visitors. It's a special spot hidden among the dirt roads and cotton fields of the…