IFTF expected to reach the same scale as before the pandemic

The annual International Flower Trade Fair (IFTF) in The Netherlands is set to take place this year from Wednesday, November 8 to Friday, November 10, 2023. The trade fair will be held at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, located near Amsterdam's international airport Schiphol. Click here for our…

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Scientists have discovered two new carnivorous plants species

Two new distinct carnivorous plants have been identified by botanists from Ecuador, Germany, and the United States. These plants are all members of the butterworts family (genus Pinguicula), a genus of insectivorous flowers that includes around 115 species. Their leaves have a sticky texture that allows…

Plants remove cancer causing toxins from air

A ground-breaking study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes, including cancer-causing compounds such as benzene, from indoor air. The study was led by University of Technology Sydney (UTS) bioremediation researcher Associate Professor Fraser Torpy in partnership with…

Multilingual support for IPM and yield forecasting platform

ecoation's platform is now available in multiple languages. The company has implemented the localization of its software platform in German, French, and Dutch, allowing scouts to conduct their scouting in their native language, including English and Spanish, which were already fully supported. At the…

Amasya Research Institute is trying to bring back extinct Sprenger's tulip

The "lost tulip", a species unique to Turkey and reported to have disappeared from nature since 1896, began to be reproduced in the Merzifon district of Amasya, its homeland,…

"Chiltepec is a pioneer in the use of climate screens in Mexico"

In the greenhouses of Chiltepec, located in the states of Mexico and Veracruz, a wide variety of potted flowers are cultivated, including Anthuriums, Bromeliads, and a selection of Orchids such as Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis. These greenhouses have been pioneers in Mexico in using climate screens since…

"When buying our products, not only the rose production will be supported, also the well-being of rescued wildlife"

One of the farms of Elite Flowers, Agrinag in Ecuador, has an animal rescue center, and they just created the logo and gave it a name 'Paws N' Roses.' What started as an act of goodwill has now helped rescue 11 species and in total 51 animals from captivity and illegal trafficking. "At Paws N' Roses, we are…

"New substrate fiber fits into the future of cultivation"

The new Nygaia substrate fiber will be presented at GreenTech Amsterdam at the RAI from June 13 to 15, 2023. "As the Netherlands' leading horticultural technology platform,…

Fertilizer affordability starts to improve after two turbulent years

Extreme market volatility and record-high prices severely impacted fertilizer demand in 2022. According to a new Rabobank report, affordability is starting to improve, and a rapid recovery in consumption is possible in some regions in 2023. But in most cases, demand will take a while to return to…

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US (WI): West Star Organics' greenhouse gets green with solar project

Long before the invention of solar panels, greenhouses have been running on a different sort of solar power, trapping heat from the sun to give plants a warm place to grow even in the dead of winter. But running a big, commercial greenhouse, especially in Wisconsin, requires lots more energy, too: gas…

Use of prohydrojasmon to suppress Frankliniella occidentalis and tomato spotted wilt virus in chrysanthemums

We evaluated the suppressive effect of prohydrojasmon (PDJ) on Frankliniella occidentalis and tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in chrysanthemums under semi-commercial…

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 year of delivery from the new greenhouse, we can say that the process is running smoothly. A season with strongly rooted, uniform young plants. And lots of…

HilverdaFlorist launches new catalog for 2024

HilverdaFlorist launches the new Pot, Patio & Garden catalog. This edition features the commercial assortment of young plants and starting materials for Alstroemeria,…

American Society of Cut Flower Growers names Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea among its 2023 Cut Flowers of the Year

The American Society of Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has announced its 2023 Cut Flowers of the Year. Chosen by the group’s 1600 members, the criteria for the awards are the varieties’ ease of culture, productivity, and marketability.  Recipient of the 2023 Woody Cut of the Year, Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pinky…

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Start-up Dharaksha is converting crop waste into sustainable packaging

There has been a growing demand for alternative packaging solutions in India due to environmental sustainability concerns and the need to reduce plastic waste. This has led to several alternative packaging solutions to gain traction in the packaging industry. While biodegradable packaging materials are…

USDA launches organic INTEGRITY database trade partner module

On May 17, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) expanded functionality for the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database by launching a new Trade Partner Module. This new module is…

How plants benefit the health of city residents

Research shows that exposure to plants has a positive impact on physical, mental, and emotional health. The recent AIPH Green City Briefing explored this subject and highlighted the importance of including more green spaces in cities. Photo by José Leon Organised by the International Association of…

Meet Sira: White Santini with a bright green centre

Royal Van Zanten presents its latest creation: Sira, a white Santini with a striking bright green center. "With strong stems and an exceptionally good vase life, Sira is an absolute must-have which we are launching jointly with LS Santini", the breeder says. Chrysant Sira  BreedingSira was discovered during…

"Celebrating achievements and empowering women in the green industry"

For the first time in history, female gardeners have outnumbered their male counterparts in competing for medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. An impressive 58% of designers participating in this year's event are women, placing men in the minority. This shift is also seen in the college-educated…

“A new sales channel for flower companies without any labor or high fixed costs”

With the idea to create a new sales channel for flower companies without any labor or high fixed costs, Hypervend was established in June 2021 in Boston. They designed a smart vending machine that can interface with any website or app via an API they provide for a seamless omnichannel experience. After…

OptiCept breaks into the forestry cuttings market in China

OptiCept’s patented method of vacuum impregnation has been proven to extend the shelf life of unrooted cuttings, according to the company. The rooting ability is also improved. By extending the time frame, it can mean that the proportion of wastage can be reduced significantly, enabling large savings for…

US (OH): Decreased floriculture production in 2022

Ohio floriculture was worth more than $240 million in 2022, according to the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Field Office. Ohio floriculture producers sold nearly $244 million…

US (FL): "Fresh products at any time of the year is essential"

"Whether flowers are grown locally or are being imported, they need to be fresh at any time of the year, and I think we as an industry are doing quite a good job," says Fabio Chaparro, who is in the floral business for more than 40 years and owns a florist shop (My Finest Harvest Co.), in Florida.  "Having…

UK: ‘Heroines of Horticulture’ lauded at Chelsea show

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show has celebrated eight ‘Heroines of Horticulture,’ among them the Indian scientist Dr. Janaki Ammal, who struggled against the odds and…

UK: Exbury Gardens to display RHS Chelsea Flower Show award-winning garden

A new Forest attraction will display an award-winning garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where a local nursery also triumphed. Exbury Gardens has taken on a sanctuary…

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Kenya: Marcoz Holdings gets approval for acquisition of Phima Flowers

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Phima Flowers by the Dutch investment holding company Marcoz Holding. CAK said in a statement that it found that the transaction is unlikely to negatively impact competition in the market…

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

As part of the Mother's Day celebrations, LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, and Elite Flower purchased more than 25,000 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The amount purchased would reduce the equivalent of the total emissions generated by a cargo flight on the Bogotá-Miami route, a period in which a…