Weather and trade shows keeps industry busy

September has been a busy month, there were a lot of trade shows and the weather kept growers busy too. Of course more happened. Below an overview of what happened in September 2023.

Jose Azout Alexandra farms:

Colombia: “Hopefully the weather will improve soon”

The wedding season is still in full swing. However, the bad weather in the northern Sabana is limiting the production of flower stems. "We are not…

Hartwig Bull, Bull Plant Genetics, on Sunbeckia, SunMagic, SunCatcher:

These late summer varieties conquer the international market

"Our varieties for the late summer program have big flowers, are strong, and quite resistant to powdery mildew. These characteristics really boosted…

Cacti Youngplants back in the succulent market

"We are happy to be back in the succulent market as a family business," says Pieter Koen of Cacti Youngplants. Earlier this year, this cacti young…

Jean Dyens retires and will be succeeded by Rowan Godfrey:

Meilland ready to write another page in Kenya

After 44 years with the French rose breeder Meilland, Jean Dyens will retire at the end of September, a few days after the Naivasha Horticultural Fair.…

Luca Del Vigna, Flora Toscana explains:

How is the hot summer affecting flower production and demand in Italy?

It has been a hot summer in Italy. But what does that mean for the flowers cultivated there and the demand? Luca Del Vigna of Flora Toscana, a…

Selecta one’s Autumn Friends concept:

“With Autumn Friends, everything is possible”

Back in 2018, Selecta one created their Autumn Friends concept to support growers in finding the right combinations for their Autumn cultivations. Over…

Oboya takes over an injection company in Kunming:

“A step closer to our one-stop-shop experience”

Oboya took over an injection company in Kumming last month, expanding their assortment with injection molded pots and buckets. "A step closer to our…

Catalina Arango, Flores Del Este:

Colombia: "Slow wedding season, but hydrangea market keeps growing"

In many countries, the wedding season is nearing its end. How was this year? Catalina Arango of CI Global Exchange, also known for their brand Flores…

María Belén Muñoz, Mystic Flowers:

“Mystic, a farm that brings you the trendiest flowers in the market”

Summer wedding season is coming to an end. For Mystic Flowers, the wholesale brand of Colour Republic, this is an important period of the year, and so…

Maarten Bloemen, Bloemen Young Plants:

"In just a couple of years, the nursery tripled in size"

Over the last couple of years, the company of Dutch young plant grower Maarten Bloemen expanded rapidly. It tripled in surface and built a new…

Denmark: Phalaenopsis market enters a new era

The energy crisis hit many European growers, particularly the ones growing the energy-intensive phalaenopsis crop. Several growers were forced to stop…

Impression of Ornamental Plants and Flowers México 2023

Last week, from September 12-14, the Ornamental Plants and Flowers (OPF) México trade show took place in Mexico City. This 3-day event is powered by…

Yan Skates looks back at Interflora World Cup:

Sustainability, is it a trend or a requirement?

Sustainability is a hot topic, but is it a trend or a requirement? That's also what London-based Floral Designer Yan Skates of Bespoke Flowers and…

Marin Genurov, Nanovski Nursery:

Bulgaria: “Inflation isn’t withholding us from investing in technology”

Autumn is an important season for Bulgarian nursery Nanovski Nursery, so how are they doing at the moment? Managing director Marin Genurov, explains…

Fresh-o-Fair presents insights from growers and florists:

"2023, a year of shifts"

The markets, varieties, and seasons are some of the factors that influence the demand. So, for different growers, different experiences and market performances. However, some…

Jairo Cadavid, Colviveros:

"ExpoPlantas 2023 exceeded all expectations"

With more than 3.000 m2 full of live plants, 100 exhibitors from 7 countries and nearly 1.000 professional visitors, the fifth edition of ExpoPlantas,…

Impression Kunming International Flower Expo in China

From September 15 to 17, the 21st Kunming International Flower Expo of China was held at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center.…

Impression Naivasha Horticultural Fair

The 21st edition of the Naivasha Horticultural Fair has come to an end on Saturday. This two-day event attracted, as usual, a lot of flower growers and…

Rosa Eskelund, Roses Forever:

"The almost impossible succeeded, Infinity landed in New Zealand"

"It is so amazing how quickly it all went, considering how difficult it is to send plant material from the EU to New Zealand," says Rosa Eskelund of…

Italy: Greenhouses devastated by hurricane, 8,000 cyclamens to be saved

"In recent days, many people have contacted us to ask how they can help our company devastated by the tornado. We have some plants that are outdoors…

Piet Stroet, Bercomex Americas:

Colombia: "Our processing line sales doubled in just three years”

In 2020, Bercomex, a Dutch company specializing in flower processing, established Bercomex Americas in Bogota, Colombia. Over the years, they have…