FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Strong demand, impulse buying, and last-minute surges

A flourishing Valentine’s Day for the US floral industry

"Valentine's Day remains one of the most significant sales periods for the floral industry, with consumer demand surging across retail, mass-market,…

Perfection brand is undergoing a rebranding and packaging renewal

“It’s a celebration of our journey”

A transformation is underway for the Perfection® brand. Marking the beginning of a new chapter, the brand is undergoing a rebranding and packaging…

Wageningen University & Research:

"Learning points from 5 years towards emission-free Pot Anthurium cultivation"

KAS2030 is a Demonstration Project of the Kas als Energiebron program at Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture. The greenhouse…

Good prospects for greenhouse farming, but not for new construction

By 2025, the Dutch agricultural sector is heading for contraction. That is ING's prediction. It anticipates a 2 to 3 percent shrinkage, partly due to the…

Dynamic LED lighting needs a proper management system

Greenhouse growers are always searching for ways to optimize plant growth while minimizing energy consumption, but not all lighting systems are…

How do you correct liverwort in greenhouse?

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions…

Canada: Greenhouse operation for sale in British Columbia

A14.95-acre greenhouse property is now available for purchase in the heart of Agassiz, British Columbia's agricultural community, offering a…

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CalFlowers supports floral businesses affected by California wildfires

In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the floral industry is coming together to support florists and businesses affected by this…

Cibus Capital retains majority stake in merged TTA-ISO

A merger has been announced between ISO Horti and TTA. The companies will merge under the name TTA-ISO. Under terms of the merger, investment firm…

UK: HTA launches updated industry insights booklet

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has launched the updated Environmental Horticulture and Industry Insights 2025 stats booklet at this year's…

The importance of dehumidifiers in the greenhouse

A recent study on a semi-closed greenhouse in Carquefou, France revealed a crucial factor affecting energy consumption: humidity control. While heating…

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US (FL): Inaugural Floral Xcellence Awards to be held at Floral Distribution Conference

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has announced the Floral Xcellence Awards, a competition spotlighting innovation, artistry…

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US (OH): Taking steps to diversify Cincinnati's floral industry

Middle. Left. Right. Front. Back. That's Carol Ruffin's tried-and-true method for the past 47 years to create the perfect flower arrangement. She's the…

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South African government aims to bolster small-scale farming through tunnel greenhouses

In a move to advance agricultural development and bolster small-scale farming in the North West, MEC Madoda Sambatha of the Department of Agriculture…

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Waste recycling companies begin to collect waste from greenhouses, produce wholesaler

Hendin Solutions has announced the expansion of Advocom Global and Baskin Livestock into recycling of waste from the greenhouse and wholesale produce…