This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The initial shipment passed through the customs of the Krasnodar region well ahead of schedule, whereas, in previous years, the first deliveries
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What was 2024's Valentine's season like? According to a survey conducted by US floral software provider Floranext, more than 50% of the surveyed florists report that red roses were their most sold product in 2024. Second were mixed flowers with 43,36%. On average, a dozen long stem roses cost
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This week has seen a big push of member support and engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), with another successful technical workshop to support growers on the journey to peat-free, hosted at Melcourt and a meeting of the Growing Media Association (GMA). read more

Last Thursday, Chrysal International in Naarden opened its doors for auctioneers and quality controllers from Royal Flora Holland, as well as Rhodos buyers. They were invited by Chrysal and the Kenyan Rhodos growers to observe the effect of the Chrysal Rose Dip on this highly popular Valentine's
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Niagara has lost one of the pillars of its tender fruit and greenhouse industry with the February 13 passing of Alfred "Fred" Meyers. The 69-year-old president of operation at Meyers Farms died while surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with leukemia. read more

San Francisco's Union Square will be blanketed with a vibrant sea of tulips that are free for the taking next month. The annual spectacle, a nod to International Women's Day, takes place on March 9 and is part of the city's springtime tradition known as San Francisco Flower Bulb Day. Residents
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During the Spring Festival, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has seen brisk sales of flowers. Some of the flowers were exported to more than 40 countries and regions such as Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea. read more

On February 22, at Myplant & Garden, the National Nurserystock Exporters Association (ANVE) and the Italian Nurserystock Association (AVI) signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote the development and valorization of the Italian and European Nursery Industry. read more

Last week, the eighth edition of Myplant & Garden took place. The fair has grown into one of the largest B2B horticultural fairs in Italy, breaking records every year. Also, this year, the fair was bigger in terms of surface area and number of exhibitors and visitors - and FloralDaily was
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Almost every day, there's some discussion about the future of horticulture in The Netherlands. Nieuwsuur contributed to the conversation with an article titled 'Increasing concerns over greenhouses with migrant workers: does the sector have a future?' The article features, among others, Versnel
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International Women's Day is around the corner. On March 8, the achievements of women around the world are celebrated with flowers, and the Kenyan flower farm, Sian Flowers, presents two varieties that are, as they say, perfect for celebrating this holiday. These lovely roses remind us of
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According to analysts, prices for flowers in Russia are on the rise ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Bouquets are expected to cost buyers 15-20% more on average than last year. read more

Houseplant sales have taken off as the work-from-home generation embraces 'indoor gardens', forcing suppliers to switch from growing flowers. Sales of houseplants have more than doubled since 2019, according to Tesco, in the wake of the trend which began during the pandemic. Bury Lane, a
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Van der Ende Group is expanding its product range. In addition to its range of irrigation pumps and water technology solutions, the company now introduces a line of Horti valve control valves and Econ butterfly valves to complement the current line of Lowara heating pumps and Danfoss frequency
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