FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Alexandra Farms expands sustainability efforts, earns carbon neutral certification

In this time of climate crisis, it's become evident that companies must work harder to reduce the footprint on our planet to help slow or reverse the…

27,000 m2 greenhouse and home villa for sale

Looking for a Portuguese adventure?

Always wanted to grow anthurium cut flowers (or another crop) in Portugal? An anthurium cut flower greenhouse complex and the accompanying home villa…

South Central Growers: Advancing horticulture through automation

Meet Ron van der Hengst, the visionary owner of South Central Growers in Tennessee, USA, who recently made a groundbreaking investment in WPS conveyor…

Winner: Begonia I’Conia Portofino Del Sol

US (IA): Plantpeddler Variety Day 2023 trial gardens results

Plantpeddler hosted Variety Day 2023 on Friday, August 4, a day focused on the goal of "Testing the Best in the Midwest." Attendees were greeted to…

Additions for the 2024 bedding season at Brandkamp:

"After the season is before the season"

The young plant and breeding company Brandkamp is presenting new varieties for its breeding lines Jollies Fuchsias, Tropic Lantanas, and Marisco…

NL: New location for Bos Flowers & Orchids

In October, Bos Flowers & Orchids will become the owners of a new location in Monster, the Netherlands. That will give the grower more than two…

US (WI): Construction begins on Dramm's research greenhouse

Construction has started on Dramm's new research greenhouse. The addition of the new factory and headquarters will allow for easier development and…

New production facility for natural enemies against mealybugs

On Sunday, July 30, in a ceremony at Sde Eliyahu in northern Israel, BioBee, active in Integrated Biological Pest Control, inaugurated a new production…

ICL at Four Oaks:

UK: "Time to rethink your growing strategy"

“As the industry shifts towards peat-free sustainable growing media, it is essential for growers to re-evaluate their growing strategies,’” says Andrew…

October 11-13, 2023:

2023 annual IPPS conference draws closer

The 2023 annual IPPS (International Plant Propagators Society) European conference is drawing closer, with a number of visits and lectures lined up.…

US (IN): Startup awarded $200,000 to mass manufacture aeroponic seed pods

A startup company founded by Purdue University alumni has received funding from the state of Indiana to advance the manufacture of its products.…

New coco substrate uses the entire husk

Van der Knaap Groep has introduced Forteco Optimum, a new coco substrate. "Thanks to a recently developed production process that uses the entire husk…

How to manage hydroponic flowers using ebb and flow tables

Ebb and flow table hydroponic planting is an efficient and environmentally friendly method for planting flowers. It not only improves the growth speed…

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New online library of thrips and botrytis resources

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced the release of a new Thrips and Botrytis Research Library. This library is the result of a special…

UK: Harper Adams University to study peat farming

A share of a £5 million UK Government fund aimed at solving challenges with lowland peat is to make Harper Adams University the first UK center for the…

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Waste managing plan for floriculture plants

Ecuador's Floriculture Industry is essential as one of the biggest flower producers exporting flowers worldwide. However, flower production generates…

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MPS to spotlight environmental footprinting tool at AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference

Sustainability is a subject of increasing importance, especially in the horticultural sector. At the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference on 19th…

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Vietnam: Overburdened Da Lat is falling apart

Nguyen Dinh My, 55, was one of the first people to plant flowers in greenhouses in Da Lat. He could never have imagined then that the method, which was…

Oasis floral products announced as main sponsor for Interflora World Cup UK

Oasis® Floral Products will be one of the main sponsors at this year’s Interflora World Cup. This year’s event will be hosted in Manchester Central…

Hydro Hunter Italia's recommended advice

"Underground water can save your crops"

It takes about 20 minutes to scan two hectares of land and a few hours to understand whether there are aquifers for agricultural use in a specific…

Oriental Group and Edelcactus

Two Dutch companies join forces

In the Netherlands, the Oriental Group and Edelcactus will collaborate on sustainability, IT, marketing, sourcing, logistics, and procurement. The companies will keep operating fully independently but hope to become 'an e…

US (TN): Rose Hill Flowers expands reach into downtown Nashville

Rose Hill Flowers, one of Nashville’s largest independently owned florists, has acquired OSHi Floral Design, a premier florist in downtown Nashville. As part…

National Garden Bureau provides industry-wide garden promotion calendar

National Garden Bureau (NGB), in conjunction with GardenComm, has created a calendar of popular “Day of” promotions and industry marketing campaign…