FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, July 7, 2023

The story of Bull Plant Genetics:

"Getting away from the mainstream products, finding a more profitable niche"

"Breed from a grower point of view" is Hartwig Bull's slogan. In 2009, he took over his father's business with his wife Ultrike, and in 2015, they…

Paul Greve, PBR International on DynaBall:

“Simplifying air layering for successful plant propagation”

Traditional methods such as seed sowing and vegetative propagation have long been employed for plant propagation. However, recent technological…

It's not just bananas in this Icelandic greenhouse

The banana-growing greenhouse at the Icelandic Horticultural College might be what the educational institution is most famous for, but there’s a lot…

Bachmann Plantec inaugurates new solar power plant in Switzerland

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Bachmann Plantec inaugurated their new solar power plant with representatives from politics, construction, and the…

New greenhouse multifan: reduced noise levels and improved energy efficiency

Greenhouse growers have long relied on Multifan Greenhouse Fans for their durability, easy installation, and exceptional longevity. Now, the new…

Terra Nova Nurseries to showcase new introductions and catalog supplement at Cultivate 2023

Terra Nova Nurseries has released a list of plant introductions that will be on display at the company's Cultivate 2023 exhibit booth (# 1121, 1321,…

José Carlos Flores of Genap México about the Mexican market:

"The mindset of mediocrity in doing things is gone within the Mexican industry"

Genap, a Dutch company specializing in the area of structures and application of membranes for horticulture, agriculture, and civil engineering…

National Garden Bureau announces featured crops for 2024's "Year of the" program

Just in time for Cultivate’23, National Garden Bureau (NGB) is announcing the 2024 “Year of the” crops. The “Year of the” program chooses crops…

Memorial tribute established in memory of Gene Willis

A memorial tribute honoring Gene Merrill Willis has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) by Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group.…

EU seeks to allow CRISPR-Cas in future

The European Commission's new draft law for GMO plants, made public on July 5, proposes to relax regulations, which will have a significant impact on Europe's…

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M&A activity in the floriculture sector at a stationary pace

In line with our expectations, the floriculture sector experienced relatively slow dealmaking activity in the first half of 2023. We have identified 46…

Contracting agreement signed: Construction Rootz can start

After an intensive selection procedure that lasted a few months, the contract for the construction of Rootz – the knowledge centre that will be built at…

Special rose named after broadcaster goes on sale in aid of charity set up in her honor

A special rose named after broadcaster Dianne Oxberry is going on sale to help raise money for a charity set up in her honor. The news presenter, who hosted…

UK: Green Hydrogen Alliance is launched

Earlier this week, several companies joined forces to launch the Green Hydrogen Alliance, an independent business group formed to promote the UK as a…

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US (CA): Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm celebrates the flowers’ peak bloom

The lavender at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is coming into full bloom just in time for the farm’s grand opening, Lucas Neumann said. Neumann works…

UK: HTA outlines challenges on trade and biosecurity at Lords’ Inquiry

Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Pheasey, gave evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry into the development…