Colombia's diversity in the spotlight

In the second half of October 2023, we publsihed a lot of articles from our visit to Colombia earlier that month. But of course more happened, like the IFPA took place in Anaheim. See below the overview.

Florente s.r.l.:

New company enters ranunculus breeding space

The Baratta Family in Italy has become well-known for their carnations, which they have bred for over fifty years. But do you know that they breed…

NL: 4% decrease in flower- and plant export

Dutch flower and plant exports will close the first three quarters of 2023 with an export value of 5.3 billion euros, a minus of 4%. This was announced…

Increased demand and higher prices further boost product turnover Veiling Rhein-Maas

Veiling Rhein-Maas turned in a product turnover of €334 million last quarter. This corresponds to a marked increase compared to the third quarter of…

Tjomme Gerbranda, Royal Van Zanten:

"We aim to grow our chrysanthemum breeding activities in Colombia"

The chrysanthemum is one of the biggest crops grown in Colombia. And with a total of 10,000+ha of flower production, the country is an interesting…

The story of the Infinity pot roses

It started in 2009 when the Danish breeding company Roses Forever developed a white pot rose, which stood out by its long-lasting flowers (+5 weeks)…

Julian Perez of Major Farm Direct and Florius Flowers explains the benefits:

“The coffee region forms the next frontier for floriculture in Colombia”

The majority of the flowers produced in Colombia are grown in the Cundinamarca Department (72%) and Antioquia Department (27)% whereas only a small…

Terra Nova Nurseries announces companion plants for select 2024 colors of the year

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced a list of 25 companion plants corresponding with several popular colors of the year announced for 2024. The…

Photo report: IFPA Floral Show 2023

The Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, hosted in Anaheim by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) last week, featured an impressive array…

US: SAF's Petal It Forward gives thousands a 'Reason to Smile'

The Society of American Florists' ninth annual Petal It Forward event on Oct. 18 drew in participants from 580 floral businesses in all 50 states (and…

Karin Patil, CSK Green:

North America: "Greenhouse operators eager to replace plastic trays with molded pulp trays"

“The world's demands for green and compostable products, and this, combined with our own goal to reduce the world’s consumption of plastic products,…

HAWE celebrates its 65th anniversary

HAWE is proud to celebrate its 65th anniversary as a mobile cultivation system pioneer. Since 1958, HAWE has dedicated itself to transforming internal…

Photos: IFPA floral exhibitors reveal 2023 highlights

Annually, all novelties from the Global Produce & Floral Show can be shown on an on-site display shelf. Innovative floral products/services could be…

Monica Miranda, Ikebana Co SAS:

“The first production of sweet peas in the history of Colombia”

One of the largest exporters of sweat peas in Japan, Universal Flower Service co., Ltd., decided to grow their Japanese sweat pea varieties in…

United Selections and Icon Selections forge commercial partnership in Africa

In a significant development for the African flower market, two prominent names in the floral industry, United Selections and Icon Selections, have…

Israeli Ruscus grower Felipe Saldarriaga, Green Bouquet:

Colombia: “It has been a tough summer, but hopes are high for 2024”

“The Israeli Ruscus may be an old-fashioned foliage, but it is in great demand during the high seasons like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. However,…

Growing proteas in Colombia, a visit to Rosamina:

"People thought we were crazy. Now we harvest the flowers year round"

"When we decided to start growing proteas commercially, everyone thought we were crazy. Proteas don't grow in Colombia, they said. But they do, and we…

Plantador Colombia new distributor of NUF water filter installation:

"Closing the water loop with this filter intstallation"

Plantador Colombia, working with one of the largest propagators of rose plants in Latin America, has just installed a new water filter by NUF…

Joerg Kaehler, Flortec:

"Guatemala, a perfect country to grow all kinds of flowers"

What is it like to grow flowers in Guatemala, also known as the land of eternal spring? Joerg Kaehler of Flortec has been doing it for 16 years now,…