FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, June 4, 2025

IFTEX is off to a start in Nairobi

"Kenya is open for business"

"Kenyan flowers tell a story of beauty, excellence and potential," Dick van Raamsdonk shared during the opening of IFTEX yesterday. Once the doors to the expo opened, it…

NL: Breeder Agriom acquires genetics from Verheijenplants

As of June 1, Fons Verheijen of Verheijenplants from Wieringerwerf has transferred the genetics of Physalis, Lysimachia, and Hypericum to breeder…

Gartenbau Greiving

Germany: "It has the potential to grow into the central hub for our trade"

Gartenbau Greiving works intensively with Floriday. Jörn Greiving, the third generation of the family business, has high hopes for the platform.…

NL: "Mother's Day and favorable weather resulted in a significant increase in volume in May"

In Pieter's perspective, the floor is given to Pieter Bootsma, CEO of Royal FloraHolland. In this monthly column, he shares his perspective on the past…

Rethinking fragrance as a marketing opportunity for floriculture

As the floriculture industry looks ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: consumer expectations are evolving—and the next wave of growth may come from…

Russia halts flower imports from Armenia over alleged pests

Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced this week that it will impose a temporary ban on flower imports from…

Duponchelia fovealis in cultivation: damage, detection and monitoring

The caterpillar of the moth Duponchelia fovealis is a troublesome pest affecting various crops. While the adult moths don't cause direct damage, the…

US: McHutchison hires new Director of Sales - Nursery

McHutchison has hired Ken McVicker as its Director of Sales – Nursery. McVicker is a well-known figure in the nursery industry, where he has held key…

WPS appoints new Business Development Director for North America

WPS has appointed Drew Johnson as Business Development Director for North America. Drew will bring more than two decades of experience to the role. The…

Geothermal grower Leon Ammerlaan:

"To maintain horticulture and industry in the Netherlands, we need solutions like these"

When asked whether he prefers his plants or geothermal energy, Leon Ammerlaan paused for a while. He clearly has a passion for his green Dracaenas,…

Klasmann-Deilmann contributing to climate-neutral plant production:

“TerraCoal® locks carbon in a stable form for hundreds to thousands of years”

As the pressure mounts for climate-neutral horticulture and high-performance substrates, Klasmann-Deilmann has long been introducing renewable raw…

How technology is transforming the floral industry

In a world where digital transformation touches nearly every industry, the art of floristry — long rooted in tradition and craftsmanship — is…

Indian growers urge revival of scent project

The long-pending request of the farmers from Kanniyakumari district to establish a scent factory at the Floriculture Research Station (FRS) in Thovalai…

NL: Course taking place on sea freights and long term storage for cut flower breeders

As global flower production and distribution evolve, sea freight is emerging as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to air freight. For…

The effects of organic selenium in the disease resistance of rose plants

Selenium (Se) has been widely studied for its ability to effectively induce disease resistance in crops. However, the effects of organic Se on plant immunity…

Podcast: A look into the book "The Flower Farmers"

In this episode of the Slow Flowers show, the hosts discuss the new book The Flower Farmers with co-authors Robin Avni and Debra Prinzing. The Flower…

JumpLights wins Maryland Tech Council’s Emerging Technology Company of the Year award

The Maryland Technology Council (MTC) has selected JumpLights as the winner of its Emerging Technology Company of the Year ICON award. Jumplights was…