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MANTS 2022 about to take off

MANTS 2022 is about to take off. On January 5th, Baltimore Convention Center will open their doors for 'The Masterpiece of Trade Shows'. It will be a 3-day face to face event that will bring together close to 900 vendors.   If you plan to attend MANTS use this link  to pre-register now and pick-up your badge at the show. Registration lines can…

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Terra Nova Nurseries introduces sneak peek of Echinacea Sundial ‘Zenith’

Terra Nova Nurseries announced today a sneak peek of its brand-new Echinacea Sundial ‘Zenith’ variety, which is the first variety in the new Echinacea Sundial Series. This echinacea variety features green foliage and yellow flowers that resemble a fancy chrysanthemum. It blooms from June to October.…

"Runaway Bride" hydrangea and partner sets foot in Europe

Since the launch of the Runaway Bride garland hydrangea, the “hesitant bride” has addressed millions of consumers across Europe with its unique beauty and performance. The emotional campaign deliberately targeted various well-established channels in different countries. The theme “a wedding with the…

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Bulb induction on Madonna Lily stems and growing performance of the bulblets

Today, Madonna lily (Lilium candidum L.) is being considered one of the most important ornamental and perfumery plants. Madonna lily is currently propagated via seed or bulb scales. However, seed-derived plants reach sexual maturity at the end of five years and flower production is interrupted in…

Regional supply chain strategy of Dümmen Orange takes shape

Dümmen Orange is on track to implement its regional supply chain strategy. This strategy, intended to set up an even more reliable supply chain and thus better guarantee product quality, provides for the relocation of mother plant production from Central America to Africa and vice versa. ‘In this way, we…

5 tips for growing with LEDs

LED is being applied on an increasingly large scale in greenhouses, for vegetable as well as floriculture crops. Although many crops have already been proven to grow well under 100% LED lighting, a hybrid solution is sometimes chosen as a first step. When making the (partial) transition to LED the choice can be made for…

"Sales worldwide have been increasing. especially in Japan"

Since the introduction of their garden-type roses, sales worldwide have been increasing year after year. "Especially in Japan, where the growth has been huge”, says Ivan Freeman of Kenyan flower farm Uhuru Flowers when talking about the Wabara branded roses. In Africa, he has the exclusive right to grow…

Ireland to look in peat-free alternatives for growers

Ministers in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have today announced a series of actions to support Irish horticultural growers who are dependent on peat. This follows the publication of the Final Report of the Working Group on the Use of Peat Moss in the Horticultural Industry. The…

US (CA): Three steps an orchid grower is undertaking to reduce carbon footprint

As part of its long-term vision, Westerlay Orchids is focused on sustainability through continuous reduction of its carbon footprint. Solar panels, energy curtains, and a…

Whitefly prevention with liquid nutritional plant enhancer

Whiteflies are a major threat in greenhouses. For feeding, they directly harm plants by perforating leaves, and indirectly they can transmit viruses and create an optimal feeding ground for molds. The flies quickly develop resistance against pesticide chemicals, which may also affect the natural…

Torenia Vertigo; starting 2022 with a win

AmeriSeed went into the new year with smiles all around after receiving news that the Torenia Vertigo Deep Blue F1 was selected as the All American Selections (AAS) 2022 Ornamental Winner. AmeriSeed's entire team, from breeders and seed production to inventory and packing, are proud to see that this…

Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt fairs join forces

The Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt fairs are joining forces to create a single event for European garden plant retailers comprising a complete range of products, lots of novelties and loads of inspiration. The first edition is scheduled to take place on 24 and 25 August 2022. At the start of 2022 the owners…

Angel Fresh, a fresh-keeping product for fresh-cut flowers

Fresh-cut flowers are a peculiar commodity. Flowers often wilt during packaging or transportation, and it is necessary to apply fresh-keeping solutions immediately after they are harvested to reduce the waste from wilted flowers. Since 2017, SPM Biosciences (Beijing) pay careful attention to the market…

Marketing challenges in 2022 and how to solve them

The pandemic has forced many organizations to re-evaluate their marketing strategies to stay relevant with how today’s evolving customers choose to do business. However, the last few years have been plagued with obstacles and uncertainty, and 2022 is still in its infancy, making it difficult to predict…

NL: On the way to fully automated bouquet processing

“Especially with the recent labor shortages, our automation solutions have been in high demand. Therefore, we have been creating new machines in a quick tempo,” explains Karel van Hattum, General Manager of Jamafa Machinery. The Dutch company has been quickly developing over the years and is on their way…

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Top 10 of the busiest container ports in Asia

The vast majority of the largest and busiest container ports in the world are located in Asia. The continent is a crucial part of the global supply chain, which has been proven during the Covid-19 period with local lockdowns in Asian ports affecting heavily the global trade. Below, you can find the top…

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Gambia: "Floriculture sector suffers due to Covid-19"

Floriculture is the growing of flowers and the sector is among those that are affected by the pandemic in Gambia. Madam Thelma Ndella Cole, vice president of the Floricultural Association Garden on the Bertil Harding Highway, said it has been very difficult for them as growers since the covid-19…

Rise in differing cargo theft types driven by conditions at congested US ports

Third quarter cargo theft data in the US shows storage facilities targeted in 45% of reported cases; up from 20% of recorded cases in the same quarter in 2020. Fall in hijacking and robbery of vehicles from 67% to just 25% this year coincidental with rise in theft of cargo units in unsecured storage…

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Vietnam flower village makes ready for Tet

In Tay Tuu village, on the outskirts of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, hectares of flowers are waiting to bloom just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, and many farmers are counting on them for a prosperous start to the new year. Situated 15km from the city center, Tay Tuu is one of Hanoi's famous…

UK: GCA decides to postpone annual conference in wake of COVID

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 56th annual conference has been postponed as a result of the ongoing spread of Omicron (January 2022). The organization’s executive committee has taken the decision to defer the event based on safety concerns and made the announcement to members this morning (January…

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Belgium: Fox, breaks in greenhouse, racks up thousands in damages

A florist in Bilzen, Limburg has been plagued by a flower-wrecking fox for two years now, with damages estimated to be at least €20,000. Rudy Lathouwers of Lathouwers Florist said the fox has been breaking into his greenhouse, trampling on plants and knocking them over, causing thousands of euros worth…

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Penn State Extension hosts greenhouse growers day

The Greenhouse Growers Day is an annual one-day event for greenhouse growers and allied industries. Held on Jan. 27 from 8-3 p.m. at the popular Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, Pennsylvania 17519, this workshop will feature current topics and critical information for successful…

IRTA develops a bioreactor that reduces the handling time of in vitro plant cultures by 80%

The Food Research and Technology Institute's (IRTA) in vitro plant cultivation laboratory, part of its Fruit Growing program, has developed a bioreactor designed for the in vitro propagation of plants or for the production of cuttings, which it has baptized with the name of GreenTray® (patent ES2763637B2…

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How the floral industry can improve on floral care handling

New Bloom Solutions kicked off 2022 with a new 'The Bloom Show' episode where flower care and solutions experts Jim Kaplan of Chrysal USA Inc. and Steve Daum of FloraLife bring tips on how the floral industry can improve on floral care handling and other solutions when it comes to logistics and flower…