Better weather needed for outdoor plant sales in Europe

In the second half of March 2023, the weather in Europe hasn't be that good for garden center sales of outdoor plants. Also, Dianthus week in Colombia and the California Spring Trials in the US took place. Moreover, several company announcements, like the cooperation of Brinkman with Molear in Mexico, the new president at Suntory Flowers and the agreement with Interplant Roses and Agroall in Brazil. Below an overview of the highlights of the second part of March 2023.

Solar panels make up for 50% of the annual energy consumption at DREA

Since March last year, the solar panels' De Ruiter East Africa (DREA) installed yielded 51 MWh, roughly 50% of the annual energy consumption. Less…

"We now have full control of our rooting container and substrate"

"We wanted full control of our rooting container and substrate," says New Hampshire young plant grower Doug Cole of D.S. Cole Growers when talking…

"It extends the shelf life of roses by 50-100%"

Trials show that Florasys products extends the shelf life of roses by 50-100%, says Chanel Daniel-Swartland, Technical Affairs Manager at Tessara, a…

FloraHolland Trade Fair welcomes 2300 visitors

In the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, the FloraHolland Trade Fair took place on March 15 and 16. The Fair welcomed 2300 visitors who were able to see all…

“The product quality is maintained, ensuring a longer shelf-life”

Perishable Movements K. Ltd. is a mid-sized freight forwarding & logistics company based in Kenya, consisting of 60 employees. The company transports…

"Great growth potential for Turkish ornamental plants exports"

"The total import capacity of the European Union, Gulf countries, and Turkic Republics, which are among the most important consumption centers of…

Colombia: How was Dianthus Week 2023?

With an export value of around US$255 million (between January and November 2021), which represents over 46 thousand tons and around 1,550 million…

Royal Brinkman and Moleaer expand cooperation in Mexico

Moleaer and Royal Brinkman are expanding their commercial relationship to deliver and support Moleaer’s nanobubble generators and solutions to…

“'Made in Italy' is always appealing, even in garden roses”

Of course, you know NIRP international for their cut rose varieties, but the breeder is also known for breeding garden roses. About five years ago,…

"High demand for our orchids and we see a shift from flowers to flowering plants"

“Demand was very strong for our orchids, partly this is due to production volumes in the Netherlands starting to reduce, but also there looks to be…

GGN label makes headway in Europe

Over the years, consumers are increasingly interested in where their products are coming from. Therefore the GGN label was launched to create a direct…

Suntory Flowers announces new president

Suntory Flowers has named Yasunori Yomo president, effective April 1. He succeeds Taizo Chinju, who has been promoted to chairman. Yasunori Yomo Yomo…

“Cyclamen young plants travel first class with this new tray”

For several years, Adriano Gobetti, CEO at Lazzeri, has been observing their cyclamen young plants and was looking for a tray that could maintain the…

Interplant Roses signs agency agreement with Agroall in Brazil

Rose breeder Interplant Roses has recently signed an agreement with Agroall in Brazil to represent Interplant in the country. This means that local…

US (CA): “An atmospheric river of Tulips”

It is rainy, then sunny, then snowy, then rainy, and then sunny again in California. If you've been watching the West Coast weather report, you may be…

California Spring Trials kick off

The breeders and displays are ready. At 9 locations on the California coast, nearly 40 breeders will showcase their new potential and existing…

"Before the official opening, farms are already fighting for budwood"

Danish breeding company Viking Roses, the sister company of Roses Forever, has moved locations. For many years, the testing took place in the…

Germany: "Better weather needed to lift garden center sales of outdoor plants"

The garden center sales of indoor products and plants are good but better weather is needed to lift the sales of outdoor plants, particularly now that…