FloralDaily Newsletter | Monday, June 2, 2025

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies steady presence in greenhouse industry

"We understand how to grow a crop in a controlled environment and can apply that knowledge to different segments"

With a history spanning over 75 years, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies is a steady presence in the North American greenhouse industry. As the development…

NL: Hobaho takes over Van Zanten Flowerbulbs’ lily breeding activities

Hobaho and Van Zanten Flowerbulbs have announced the merger of the lily breeding activities under the Hobaho flag. This strategic step is an alliance…

BioBee’s application of Orius insidiosus:

The minute pirate bug as defence against thrips

Orius insidiosus, commonly known as the minute pirate bug, is a fast-moving, highly aggressive generalist predator known for its effectiveness in…

Their first SAF Book & Claim operation in South America

Avianca Cargo, The Queen’s Flowers and Repsol team up

Avianca Cargo and The Queen's Flowers have joined forces with Repsol to hit a new landmark, the first SAF Book & Claim operation of the three companies…

Anticipation grows for Myplant & Garden Middle East

Myplant & Garden Middle East is rapidly becoming a platform for green industry professionals eager to expand their business networks in one of the…

ams OSRAM against Nature Fresh Farms

Legal move sends shockwaves through LED supply chain

The lawsuit filed by LED manufacturer ams OSRAM against Nature Fresh Farms — and thereby indirectly against LED lamp supplier Agrolux — could have…

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients

For something that's been around longer than dinosaurs, mycorrhizae don't get a lot of screen time. These fungi have been helping plants survive since…

UK: HTA warns of "lose-lose" nature of inheritance tax

Proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs are set to create a 'lose-lose' scenario for the UK, according to the Horticultural Trades…

US: McHuchison announces new Director of Vendor Management

McHutchison has promoted Kim Burns to the role of Director of Vendor Management – Nursery. Burns originally joined the company in September 2021 as…

Stigma hampering fight against GBV in flower farms

Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been urged to report cases of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender…

UK delays EU sanitary and phytosanitary checks on fresh produce until 2027

The UK Government has announced a postponement of post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the…

UK: Smithers-Oasis launches new service for custom floral tributes

Smithers-Oasis UK is unveiling a brand new service designed to take the hassle out of one of the most creative – but time-consuming – parts of…

US: New study shows the chaos in flower genes

Flowers grow stems, leaves and petals in a perfect pattern again and again. A new Cornell University study shows that even in this precise, patterned…

Fivola Blossom adds ancient flavour

Koppert Cress proudly presents the Fivola Blossom, an edible flower that combines beauty with history. With its pleasantly spicy bitterness, floral…

US (CA): New regulations proposed for use of crop protection agents near schools

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released proposed regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1864, signed by Governor Newsom…