FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, May 23, 2023

UK: Agapanthus 'Black Jack' Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

Agapanthus 'Black Jack' ('Dwaghyb02') of Wet Plant Breeders in South Africa has been recognized as this year's RHS Plant of the Year 2023 at the…

“Growers no longer have to wait to see what a plant will do”

Hearing Bert Meurs describe what he does in detail is like listening to the work of a plant surgeon. “That’s what I feel like sometimes,” he says. “Or…

Kenya: Murara Plants wins renewable Energy Award during EMA 2023

Murara Plants wins an award as best practice in the Renewable Energy (small consumer) category during the 19th Energy Management Awards (EMA) in…

Capital injection for Blue Radix powered by 400 growers

Blue Radix, specialist in Autonomous Growing, is entering a new phase. Since its foundation in 2019, it has been working closely with growers to unlock…

Successful Mother's Day week 2023 at Veiling Rhein-Maas

Veiling Rhein-Maas reported that they had a successful Mother's Day week in 2023 for all marketing channels, which was a significant improvement on the…

LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower invest in sustainable aviation fuel

As part of Mother's Day celebrations, LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower joined forces to purchase more than 25,000 liters of sustainable…

At the American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.):

US: Proven Winners ColorChoice roses continue to earn top marks in trials

The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® landscape rose collection again proves its merit this spring, earning awards in the American Rose Trials for…

Hellebores: a review of the delivery season

"In just six weeks, it should happen, the delivery of Hellebores to customers. Even in the weeks beforehand, it is all hands on deck. After a second…

Italy's Enea focuses on high efficiency

Solar cells that support greenhouse farming

How many times have we wondered if the time will ever come when we can grow crops in a greenhouse with a roof that is also capable of generating…

Amor, Mujeres y Flowers:

Film about the working conditions of Colombian women at carnation plantations in the 80s

In the ’80s, the floriculture industry was booming in Colombia and was internationally acclaimed. However, behind the idyllic image of abundance, the…

US: Attendees learn to respond & adapt to economic uncertainty at SAF Phoenix 2023

This September, the Society of American Florists will host SAF Phoenix 2023, the organization's 138th annual convention, at the Westin Kierland Resort…

Iowa State University Supplier of the Year Award for horticultural suppliers

Argus and Conviron are pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Iowa State University (ISU) Supplier of the Year Award. The award was created…

UK horticulture sounds warning on future trade border plans

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has called for the government to postpone the implementation of Border Control Posts by at least 12 months…

Kenya Flower Council inks MoU with Safal Group

On Monday 15th May 2023, the Kenya Flower Council(KFC) signed an MoU with Safal Group with the objective to offer KFC membership innovative green solutions in…

Sollum Technologies appoints Michael Hanan for the US market

Sollum Technologies is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Hanan as sales director for the US market. Michael's extensive experience and insights in…

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Combatting invasive species through action

Following Plant Health Week last week, May 15 to 21, 2023, has been designated Invasive Species Week. While the aims of both initiatives overlap a…

September 4-7:

US (CA): 2024 Fun 'N Sun Floral Convention

The 2024 Fun 'N Sun Floral Convention, held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on Sept. 4 - 7, 2024. "We're looking forward to another amazing event, with…

May 31- June 2 in Fort Lauderdale

US (FL): "Three reasons why you should be at Floriexpo"

Floriexpo is a North America business to business event exclusively for the floral industry. " The right exhibitors, the right education, and the right…

American Flower Endowment:

US: "A look at the next generation of floricultural scientists, educators, and leaders"

American Flower Endowment announces this year’s Paul Ecke, Jr. and Altman Family scholars. "These six individuals have a plethora of accomplishments in the…

How USDA barriers leave immigrant farmers and ranchers behind

With dirt crunching under his feet, Max Chavez trekked across his 10 acres of land, grasping wooden stakes in his hands. They were marked with his handwriting:…

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Kenya: Kericho florist's ornamentals business thrives

Flower production in Kenya continues to scoop the country billions of shillings in revenue every year for big investors, as small investors in the…

US: Michigan agriculture organizations support Farm Bill facilities investment

Michigan agricultural organizations advocate for federal funding through the Research Facilities Act in support of new and modernized facilities at…