FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, April 11, 2025

Klaus Gaumann on dianthus Pink Kisses:

Selecta “One in dianthus”

Starting with breeding and propagation of carnations in the 1960s, Selecta One has come a long way. Today the carnation assortment includes cut carnations and pot dianthus…

"This summer, all of Bredefleur is in full LED"

There were already 6 hectares of lily cultivation under LED lights at Dutch nursery Bredefleur, and now another 9 hectares are being added. "By summer,…

Large part of the Vandas burned due to power failure

"It is a worst-case scenario"

"A disaster happened. On a warm day, we experienced a power failure that made it much too hot in the greenhouse, the roof didn't open, and the screens didn't close, and a…

Jeroen Boon, Royal FloraHolland on Expo Flora Astana:

"A trade fair to be proud of and a region that we as a sector will certainly continue to follow"

Royal FloraHolland was proudly exhibiting at the Expo Flora Astana in Kazakhstan that took place this week, shares Jeroen Boon, Commercial Manager…

China: Terra Nova showcases varieties at Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market

Terra Nova Nurseries announced its presence at the Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market, the largest single horticultural wholesale market in…

New CEO named for Dümmen Orange

Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dümmen Orange effective May 1, 2025. She will succeed interim CEO Anthony Christiaanse who…

A quiet first quarter of 2025 for Veiling Rhein-Maas

Veiling Rhein-Maas can look back on a generally subdued first quarter of 2025 with product sales slightly below the previous year's level. Marketing in…

The New Bloom Show: The Blooming News Alert series

The impact of the U.S. tariffs on the floral industry - part 3

The U.S. tariff percentage seems to have been changing almost daily this week, but one thing is for sure, there will be tariffs, and they will affect…

Discover the flower country Colombia with the Import Promotion Desk

Carnations, roses and chrysanthemums - Colombia is worth a visit. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is inviting European importers to a buyers' trip to…

Decorum launches fourth short documentary in lead up to world cup

In the fourth episode of 'A Path to Floral Mastery', Czech contestant Karolína Žáčková takes viewers on an intimate journey through her creative…

UK: The HTA secures Plant Passport extension

Following engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing…

Flowers from The Netherlands at Easter in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City

For almost 40 years now it has been a tradition that at Easter St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome, is decorated with all kinds of colorful flower…

LATAM's Solidarity Plane program transports olive ridley turtle rescued for rehabilitation

With the goal of contributing to the conservation of protected marine species, LATAM's Solidarity Plane program transported an olive ridley turtle…

US (KY): Tariffs already impacting Tri-State flower prices

President Donald Trump's tariffs change daily, but the universal 10 percent tariff applied to all imports worldwide is still in place. That 10 percent…

Ethiopian growers call for increased government aid

Flower producers and exporters in Ethiopia are calling for increased government support to maximize the potential of the country's flower sector and…