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Passing through turbulent years in Ethiopia, Karuturi Agro Products PLC – a subsidiary of the Indian based Karuturi Global Ltd (KGL) – said it is about to recommence the troubled commercial farms they were forced to abandon in Ethiopia, last year.Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi aka Ram Karuturi, Chief Executive.....
Scotts Miracle-Gro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Sunlight Supply, in a transaction that will greatly enhance the ability of SMG’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving hydroponic products marketplace.The.....
A Bedfordshire-based rose growing specialist, Chessum Plants Limited, has fallen into administration and is being sold with the help of Begbies Traynor.The move follows both the firm’s sister companies, Home and Garden garden centres and Green Moon Plants also going into administration earlier this year.The.....
On 26 April 2018, French company Thomsen will join Modiform. Both companies develop and produce growing, transport, and packaging systems for the horticultural sector and beyond. Thomsen and Modiform have maintained close relations for a long time. Their activities and product ranges complement each other.....
The Horticultural Research Institute, the AmericanHort foundation, is actively seeking research proposals for projects that will produce new knowledge and lead to applied advice for the green industry.Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals for research in the areas of horticultural marketing and.....
After five years working on LED lighting technology with core funding from the Horticultural Fellowship Fund sponsored by HTA, The East Malling Trust and AHDB (HDC) inspired by Neil Bragg, Phillip is moving on.In 2012 STC built a large closed environment insulated facility constructed by Cambridge HOK and.....
A-ROO Company welcomes Tammi Olle to their Ohio headquarters, as Specialty Products Account Manager. Tammi brings with her several years experience in the packaging materials industry. She keeps busy with her family, sports, cooking, and gardening.For more information:A-ROO Companywww.a-roo.com
FlowerWatch Kenya, a company specialized in monitoring and ensuring the quality and vase life of cut flowers during transport, designed a series of training modules both on-farm and at a central location.Over the coming months, FlowerWatch will provide a series of trainings in Naivasha, Kenya. These.....
On Monday, March 19, Hina Ahmed joined the Society of American Florists staff as membership specialist.Since 2013, Ahmed has served as membership coordinator at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, the professional organization for hematologists. There, Ahmed played a central role in.....
Dutch Flower Group achieved a turnover of 1.5 billion euros last year, according to Dutch newspaper Financieel Dagblad. Although sales to the UK were down, overall sales increased by 7% due to 'some minor acquisitions and increased sales in Germany and Asia, among others'. The net profit for 2017 came to 33.....
In response to passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late December, the head of a Fortune 1000 company sent a staff-wide email announcing the positive impact the bill would have on the company and how he planned to invest the projected savings in a host of employee benefits.“Our tax rate should decline.....
Plant Heritage has launched a fresh new brand, including new visual identity and strapline, to widen the appeal of plant conservation to all.Plant Heritage is building a community of people to work together to grow, share and save the diversity of the nation’s cultivated plants - the plants that as a nation,.....
Heliospectra has announced the appointment of Magnus Svensson as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 2, 2018.Bringing more than 16 years of experience in finance and accounting to Heliospectra, Svensson currently serves as Finance Director at Car-O-Liner Group AB and held senior positions at.....
Dillon Floral, Bloomsburg, PA has become the newest member of International Floral Distributors, Inc (IFD). Dillon Floral is headquartered in Bloomsburg, PA where the company was established in 1875. Dillon Floral has grown and distributed flowers for five generations providing exceptional personal care to.....
On April 1, 2018, The USA Bouquet Company (USA Bouquet), with their corporate office located in Miami, Florida will join forces with the Dutch Flower Group Retail Division (DFG Retail), based in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. DFG Retail is the global market leader in the supply of flowers, bouquets and plants to.....
Kemin Crop Technologies, an initiative of Kemin Industries focused on providing solutions for commercial horticulture, announced a new relationship with Plant Products, a distribution company within the specialty horticulture industry with presence in both Canada and the U.S.“We chose to work with Plant.....
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Certis Europe BV and Spiess-Urania Chemicals GmbH, two European crop protection subsidiaries of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., have announced their intention to merge into one company, Certis Europe BV, headquartered in Maarssen, Netherlands. The merger will be operational from 1st April 2018. The expanded business.....
April 1, 2018 is the deadline for submission of grant proposals for research and educational projects in floriculture and related fields such as plant pathology, plant breeding, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, entomology, and plant physiology related to floriculture at universities,.....
Investors sentiment decreased to 1.07 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.23, from 1.3 in 2017Q2. It dropped, as 13 investors sold 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. shares while 29 reduced holdings. 17 funds opened positions while 28 raised stakes. 20.24 million shares or 3.67% less from 21.01 million shares in 2017Q2 were.....
For PRO‑MIX, 2018 means 50 years of growing. Established in 1968, the PRO‑MIX brand provides commercial growers and consumers with a wide range of value-added products in the field of horticulture.More than 30 years after the first growing medium with mycorrhizae, the PRO‑MIX brand is a.....
The MT of Royal FloraHolland has taken the decision to end the investment in Let it Grow by the end of March 2018. This was submitted as a request for advice to the Works Council. This will stop the strategic program Let it Grow as of 1 April 2018.On 10 May 2016 the Let it Grow program was started, which was.....
FTD expects consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2018 to be about $20 million below internal expectations — a shortcoming the company blames on “unfavorable performance from ProFlowers and Gourmet Foods due largely to media campaign investments that generated lower than expected sales.”The.....
As of the 31st of March, Florismart will no longer periodically fund the British Trade Association. The reasoning behind this shift in focus lies in Florismart’s upcoming projects with a strong focus to empower local florists all around the UK.Florismart has funded the BFA over the past few years to help the.....
Over the last few years, the greatest brands in the world have worked to simplify the design of their logo pursuing the concept: less is more. And Barile Flowers Services also changed their logo and brand identity. According to this Italian flower import- and export company, the new logo/brand gives.....
Karuturi Global, the world's largest producer of cut roses, said today that Singapore-based Phoenix Group has invested in the company that will help it repay debt and revive the Kenya operations. It did not disclose the investment amount. "Phoenix Group's investment means the firm can repay its debts as.....
Philips Lighting announced its intention to change its name from Philips Lighting to Signify. The choice of the new company name originates from the fact that light becomes an intelligent language, which connects and conveys meaning.The company will continue to use the Philips brand under the existing.....
FTD Companies announced preliminary financial results for the full-year ended December 31, 2017. The company also updated its 2018 business outlook and provided an update on certain financing initiatives.John Walden, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTD, said, “Preliminary 2017 financial results are.....
Earth Alive has appointed Matt Shanks as the Director of Sales for the United States, with an initial focus on the Pacific Northwest.Mr. Shanks has been specialising in the sale of organic inputs and biostimulants in the US, Mexico, and Chile for over 21 years. In his career he has collaborated with.....
The Dutch manufacturer and supplier of machines and processing lines for the floriculture industry Potveer BV was declared bankrupt yesterday. The bankruptcy follows a suspension of payment, ruled by the local court only three days earlier, on March 9, 2018.The bankruptcy seems to come like a bolt from the.....
Seasoned executive Henry Gonzalez has been named chief marketing officer of Costa Farms. Gonzalez will oversee Costa Farms’ marketing, research and category management teams.With more than 25 years of experience in brand and retail marketing, Gonzalez has worked on both the client and agency sides of.....
Three new members representing production and trade were introduced at FSI's General Assembly: BGI the Association of the German Flower Wholesale and Import Trade; Expoflores, the Association of Flower Growers and Exporters of Ecuador and their sustainability Standard, FlorEcuador Certified, and Dutch.....
Omnia Group, an international player in the AgriBio and water soluble nutrient markets, has agreed to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares of Oro Agri SEZC and 52% of the ordinary shares of Oro Agri SA, not already owned by Oro Agri SEZC, for a total consideration of USD100 million. Omnia will fund the.....
Marrone Bio Innovations announced that Evan Carlisle has joined MBI as Territory Sales Manager, serving eastern Washington.For more than 20 years Evan has worked in the crop protection industry in the Pacific Northwest. Evan grew up in agriculture in the California delta in his family’s orchards and walking.....
A dedicated family man and a much-admired industry leader who advocated tirelessly for domestic flower growers died peacefully on Feb. 21. Arne M. Thirup, AAF, the former President of Pajaro Valley Greenhouses Inc. in Watsonville, California, was 90 years old.“Arne was a true pioneer in American cut flower.....
