FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Growers share challenges at IFTF

What's behind the smiles?

The IFTF is in its second day, talks and meetings are ongoing and smiles are everywhere. However, behind the smiles, there are worries. So far, it has been quite a challenging…

Christian Nissen, Queen Genetics, on their 3-pack ready-to-sell retail solution

"This new succulent concept boosts efficiency for growers, retailers and consumers"

"It is an integrated concept that creates value at every stage, from grower, retailer to end user", says Christian Nissen of Queen Genetics Canada and…

'Camellia Femme Fatal' wins first prize at the Glazen Tulp Awards 2024

Plants under Plantipp management received four awards in the category Garden Plants of the Glazen Tulp Awards 2024. The first prize was awarded to Camellia…

Preserved flower and plants producer introduces “fire-rated” mosses

Safety and beautyAccording to Verdissimo, a producer of preserved flowers and plants, the demand for safety and beauty is steadily increasing.…

UK: GCA announces theme, charity day for 2025 conference

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has launched the overarching theme for its next annual conference and has declared booking now open for the event.…

UK: New Covent Garden Market to celebrate 50th anniversary this month

New Covent Garden Market is celebrating 50 years at its Nine Elms site. Originally based at Covent Garden in central London - lending the modern market…

US (MI): Registration open for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting Course from MSU

Registration for the online Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting Course and Iluminación para Horticultura e Invernaderos in Michigan State University…

Jubilant Universal Fabricating keeps on growing

Growing up on a farm, it's no surprise that Abe Wiebe decided to add greenhouses to the offerings of the business he started with his business partner,…

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India: Crystal Crop acquires I&B Seeds

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection on Monday said it has acquired Bengaluru-based I&B Seeds as it seeks to strengthen its position in India's…

Flower producer's marketing team market awarded at the OnCon Icon Awards

Costa Farms has announced that its marketing team has been named one of the "Top 10 Marketing Teams" at the 2024 OnCon Icon Awards.The OnCon Icon…

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Study: Genetics stability analysis of in vitro-propagated plants

Aneuploids are valuable materials of genetic diversity for genetic analysis and improvement in diverse plant species, which can be propagated mainly…

US (OK): Local flower farm left reeling after storms destroy crops

The Davises had just finished planting their spring crop of flowers in their new "high tunnel"—a tall 120-feet-by-30-feet protective tunnel made of…

UK vertical farm trials dynamic cooling system

The cold energy storage business, Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has secured an agreement with a UK-based vertical farm to trial its EnergiVault- a…

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Podcast: Hybrid lily planting, harvesting methods and more.

In this episode of Slow Flowers show, the hosts are diving deep into the world of lily growing, with two experts who share their advice and know-how. Source:…

US (TX): Pathologist develops new method to study plant virus defenses

A group of plant pathologists within Texas A&M AgriLife Research have created a new, surprisingly simple approach to studying the complex interactions between…

China: 2024 Chengdu Expo wraps up, winners announced

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)-approved International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu concluded on Monday, 28…

Australia: Navigating sustainability in the floral industry

Nurtured from the earth but bad for the earth? The juxtaposition of the florist industry is one that Bush Native aims to address. In September, the…

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Study: Optimizing growth and cut of sunflowers in tropical climates

The cultivation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) as a cut flower stands out in floriculture due to its aesthetic beauty and commercial value.…

South Korea: Geoje Island Flower Festival extends display of chrysanthemums

The 18th Geoje Island Flower Festival, themed "A Healing Journey in Search of Flowers," concluded successfully after attracting 210,000 visitors over…