2023 off to a good but challenging start

The weather affected the Christmas season at Veiling Rhein-Maas, Wester greens exports were wonder pressure and there was a bancrupcy, acquisition, and expansion. This is the first part of January 2023 in a nutshel. Below an overview of what happened.

Japan: Suntory Flowers opens new innovation center

Suntory Flowers has opened a state-of-the-art research facility that will serve as its new base for product development and production for flowers and vegetables. Based in…

Reviving productions and entering new markets by looking back at their roots

Flores La Conchita was founded in 1967 and placed itself as one of the first cut flower exporters of carnations. Nowadays, the company exports alstroemerias, white callas,…

30MHz declared bankrupt, curator 'optimistic about restart'

The sensor and data company 30MHz in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was declared bankrupt on January 2. There are 22 people on the payroll at the company, which…

Amevo takes over operations of Jobu Plastics

From 1 January 2023, Dronten-based Amevo has taken over the operations of Kudelstaart-based Jobu Plastics. For Amevo, the acquisition means a further expansion…

Weather affects Christmas season 2022 at Veiling Rhein-Maas

The cool temperatures from early to mid-December, as well as current inflation, had an impact on the 2022 Christmas season at Veiling Rhein-Maas. Demand during this period was…

US: Western greens exports under pressure

Western Greens as a floral product dates back to the 1920s, and over the years, the demand for this product has increased significantly. "Europe is the largest market for…

The art of recycled plastic

With 'The art of recycled plastic,' Desch is launching a new communication concept that elevates the making of products from recycled plastic to an art form. Kees Waqué,…

Canada: “The big flowers of these patio/garden roses caught my eye”

“It is quite a new product for the North American market, and the demand and potential is high,” says Jeremy Acker, Nursery Director at DeVry Greenhouses, when talking about…

“2022 has been one of the best years in the company’s history”

"Oboya is back and stronger than ever," says Robert Wu, Founder and Chairman of this China-based manufacturing company in packaging, pots, trolleys, and displays. "Two years…

US (MD): MANTS is coming to an end

After two busy days with a total of 11,055 registrants, it is time for the final day of the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show. The organization is very pleased. "We saw a…