FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Elburg-Smit

“Labels and consumer packaging are increasingly used as marketing tools”

"We seek to create added value for our customers while building durable relationships," says Jan-Marc Oosting, CEO of Elburg-Smit. The Dutch printing…

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UK: "Flower-giving is back as demand for posh bouquets soars"

"It was one of the first things that fell during lockdown but now the act of flower-giving is making a comeback in a big way." In the last six months…

NL: ErfGoed announces team reshuffling

ErfGoed has recently made some changes within its team. Machiel Paans, who has been responsible for sales for many years, is transitioning to a new…

Japan: Inochio Seikoen expands with chrysanthemum breeder purchase

On 1 October 2024, Inochio Seikoen Inc. (founded in 1921, Hiroshima, Japan) acquired the business of one of Japan's oldest chrysanthemum breeders,…

NL: Newwen, Paardekooper announce partnership

Newwen and Paardekooper have officially announced a new partnership. The two companies aim to make the logistics sector more sustainable and efficient.…

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UK: Where have all the flowers gone? UK border controls stem supplies

Europe's powerful plant sector is struggling to cope with UK post-Brexit border checks that are adding delays and costs to exports and forcing some…

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New York City: October 4 -13, 2024

Check out Fleurs de Villes’ free 2024 flower show

Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE at Hudson Yards is back for the fifth year. The free flower show is now in New York City from October 4 -13, 2024. As…

NL: Harvard students visit Van den Ende Rozen

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on-site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative…

USDA launches comprehensive support for Hurricane Helene-affected farmers and communities

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of…

India: 'Vegetable and flower prices surge due to Navratri Festival demand'

With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has risen sharply. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate spiked, while…

NZ: Auckland City Council publishes guide to local plant nurseries

Auckland Council has published a guide for existing and new native plant nurseries to help with their planning and capacity building. The guide is part…

NL: Vietnamese embassy presented with a bouquet of a new lily variety called "Sutudo"

On September 30, 2024, at the office of the Embassy of Vietnam, the Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland…

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Israel: 1000 year old plant seed revived

If you found a 1,000-year-old seed, do you think it would grow? Well, archaeologists working in the Judean Desert found a seed believed to be about…

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US (MI): Employee stock ownership plan for Wojo's Greenhouse & Farm

Prairie Capital Advisors acted as financial advisor to Wojo's Greenhouses & Farm in the transition of the company into an employee stock ownership plan…

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Dubai Miracle Garden set to open for 13th season

Dubai Miracle Garden is ready to welcome visitors once again for its 13th season. Marking its 13th season, the garden showcases new attractions and…