FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, June 9, 2023

Insights on the challenges Kenyan growers are facing

IFTEX is a wrap and vibes on the show floor were positive. The Kenyan floriculture acreage and the assortment is increasing and quality keeps…

Mienis Water introduces the HydrOxygen

Boosting the plant’s energy with hydrogen

“It almost sounds too good to be true, but with the supplementation of hydrogen, we can boost the energy levels inside a plant.” Jochum from Mienis…

Force-multiplying robots translate to labor savings and greater productivity in nurseries

Whether a nursery is growing trees, shrubs or flowers, operations are demanding and involve significant amounts of manual labor. Workers must lift and…

New multilayer LED fixture launched

Oreon has launched a new multilayer LED fixture: Embrace XL. The Dutch Powerhouse Embrace XL has been specially developed for vertical and indoor…

"Many good efforts made by the growers to diversify, pack at source and become more climate resilient"

As the curtains close on the biggest and best IFTEX to date, FSI has spent a productive week on the ground meeting with members, friends and key…

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NL: Merging of Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk rose auctions

Royal FloraHolland has already taken several steps to bring the supply and demand of flowers by product type together on one central national clock…

Rosaprima to launch "The Home of RP Moab" campaign

Rosaprima has launched a new campaign, "The Home of RP Moab," showcasing the extraordinary beauty of RP Moab, a worldwide exclusive Rosaprima rose.…

In memoriam Henk Brinkman

On June 7, 2023, Henk Brinkman passed away at the age of 70. Henk Brinkman was a long-time member of the Royal Brinkman company in 's-Gravenzande for many years. As a 4th…

Solution for connecting heating pipes without welding

At the GreenTech, Metazet Formflex will reveal some innovations designed to help prepare horticultural businesses and the supply sector for the future.…

AIPH webinar to focus on integrating plants into urban projects

The ninth in this series of AIPH Green City Briefings will focus on how integrating plants and green spaces into urban projects has multiple benefits…

Source.ag receives investment, bringing total Series A to $27m

Source.ag has completed its Series A extension financing. The additional funding of $4M was split between SK networks, made through its US investment…

India: Secretary of Agriculture Shri. Manoj Ahuja (IAS) visited plant biotech facilities of KF Bioplant

On Friday June 2nd, 2023 the Honourable Secretary of Agriculture (Government of India) Shri. Manoj Ahuja (IAS) visited state of the art plant biotech…

Four new Stars in Syngenta Flowers Stars Collection

Syngenta Flowers announces the addition of as many as four Stars to the Syngenta Flowers’ Stars collection, a selection of the company’s best genetics.…

Kirsty Spink appointed as Managing Director of Grampian Growers

Kirsty Spink was appointed to the role of Managing Director of Grampian Growers with effect from Monday 1st May 2023. Kirsty has been with Grampian Growers for…

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US (OH): Wildroot Flower Company finding success amid flower shortage

Some flower suppliers are still experiencing the pains of the flower shortage. But one Marietta flower supplier is benefiting. Wildroot Flower Company…

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One of the families behind Pike Place Market's famous flowers

It doesn’t look as beautiful as I thought it would as I step onto the flower farm. It’s not like, say, the spring Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley where…

Flexible seed scanner goes to market in series: Make your own judgement on seed quality

Instead of waiting several weeks, get insight into the germination capacity of seeds within a few days, and also save on labor. With their new seed…