May 2017 was definitely characterized by the orange petunia. But more happened, see the overview of May 1-15, 2017 below:
Photo impression of Iran Green Trade Fair 2017
The Iran Green Trade Fair had its second edition in the Tehran Exhibition Center. From the 21st to the 23rd of April more than 5,000 trade visitors from mainly Iran came to visit the event, which lasted 3 days. Attendees came in from many regions of Iran.
Easter and spring weather produce rise in revenue of 11%
Period 4 (27 March to 23 April 2017) was a good one at Royal FloraHolland, with a rise in revenue of 11%. The supply increased, and the average price was higher. The combination of Easter and the occasionally lovely spring weather led to a great demand for flowers and plants.
North America: Benary+ off to a flying start
The first Benary+ orders are in. Last month, Benary and Volmary announced their US joint venture, Benary+. This new venture enables them to supply their North American growers directly and offer them the entire range of Benary seeds and Volmary vegetative cuttings. Now, almost one month later, we are curious about how the company is doing, and above all what kind of reactions they received.
Finnish food safety authority:
Orange petunias not allowed in EU
Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira has decided to remove from sale seeds and planting stock of the ornamental plant petunia characterised by the orange colour of the flowers which has been produced by means of genetic engineering. Genetically modified varieties of petunia are not authorised for cultivation in the EU. As a result of this, the petunia plants and the seed lot will be destroyed and any plants delivered for further growing will be recalled from production. GM petunias do not cause any risk to people or the environment
South American growers recover from tough weather
South American rose growers are experiencing some cold and rainy days for a couple of months now. It decreases the productivity of their crop and increases the occurrence of diseases in their crop. "In March and the first weeks of April, our production was about 10 to 15 percent lower", says Ecuadorian rose grower Sebastian Padula of Josarflor.
Europe: 'Orange petunia genetically modified for sure'
How can a variety, which is not allowed to be produced or sold, nevertheless be produced and sold? Yet this seems to be the case with a few orange petunia varieties in Europe. Despite its relative insignificance in numbers, they are available at several breeders and growers.
Europe: Green plants hot items for Mother's Day
Green plants have been fashionable interior items for many years and with the right pot, they seem to be great Mother's Day gifts too. Danish grower LUNDAGER, for example, mainly grows green and succulent plants and experienced a 20% increase in demand compared to last year. They supply their products all over Europe and for Mother's Day, their main markets are Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and France.
First results of investigations on genetically modified petunias:
Germany: 'Three out of five tested product lines are GM'
In three out of the five tested product lines, genetic engineering changes were found. This is reported by the German Ministry of Environment who published the first results of investigations on genetically modified petunias. The samples used originate from a company in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and were examined by the Chemischen und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt Rhein-Ruhr-Wupper Rhein-Ruhr-Wupper (CVUA-RRW) in Krefeld, Germany. The Ministry of Environment decided to destruct the product lines (Pegasus Orange Morn, Pegasus Orange, and Pegasus Table Orange) of this company in NRW, when put on the market.
Danziger at the Hortiflorexpo in Shanghai:
China: Bright colors attract Asian attention
"Bright colors catch the eye of the Chinese visitors", says Micha Danziger, chairman of the board of Danziger. This Israeli company is exhibiting at the Hortiflorexpo IPM in China for the 2nd time. This year the three-day event is taking place in Shanghai and today, May 12, is the final day. So far, Micha is pleased with the number and quality of visitors. "We met many professionals who are interested in growing in China and in importing new and high quality products to China."
Photo impression Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai
The 19th edition of Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai has come to an end on Friday May 12. For three days, around 800 exhibitors presented their products and services at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai, China.