From protests, to partnerships, acquisitions and of course Cultivate'24

In this article, we are looking back to July 2024. During this month, political tensions in Kenya have escalated, with widespread protests against a new finance bill. Despite the unrest, the flower market in Kenya remained largely unaffected, continuing its steady pace. Meanwhile, the global floriculture industry was seeing significant shifts, from strategic acquisitions to innovative partnerships. Notable developments include major business expansions and new collaborations, with companies like Selecta One, Modiform, and ThinkPlants making headlines. Also Cultivate took place which our colleauges visited to explore the US market and make our traditional photo report. But more happened of course, below the highlights.

So far tensions in Kenyan politics seem to have little influence on the flower market

Last week, tensions were high in Kenya, where tens of thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to demonstrate against a new finance bill. The situation…

AU: Prime Minister visits JD Propagation

"This business in southeast Melbourne cultivates nearly 14 million plants annually," says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a doorstep interview. Last…

Selecta one is taking over Whetman Plants International

Whetman Plants International (WPI) is an owner-managed company with strong local roots and an international presence. For the last 30 years it has…

Hobaho to continue independently

The management of Hobaho has reached an agreement with Dümmen Orange regarding the acquisition of Hobaho Horti Group. Since 2016, Hobaho has been a part of Dümmen Orange, but…

FlorAmor acquires Nurseries totaling 80 hectares

FlorAmor has acquired the business assets of ID'Flor, AZARO, and Bracke, encompassing over 80 hectares. The acquisitions took effect on July 1, 2024.…

Modiform partners with Solinatra

According to Modiform, supplier of cultivation, transport and packaging systems for the horticultural supply chain, they are taking a major step forward in their ambition to…

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First ever single-flowered alstroemeria grown by Dutch grower

Alstroemerias come in many colors and sizes, but a single-flowered alstroemeria had not been grown by a Dutch grower before. H.M. Tesselaar is…

ThinkPlants adds Kientzler, Bull Plant Genetics and Heuger to its network of member companies

Three German plant breeders join ThinkPlants

ThinkPlants® announces several new members joining the marketing platform. Three plant breeders have joined ThinkPlants network of breeders, growers,…

Nelson Kimathi, United Selections, on IFTEX 2024 and the subsequent selection process

"Introducing a new rose variety isn't just about adding a new rose to our catalog"

"IFTEX 2024 was a pivotal event for us to showcase our varieties and connect with other key stakeholders," says the United Selection team. Since 2012,…

Beverly Ogburn and Penny Merritt-Price, Young's Plant Farm, on the Trial Garden Open House

"We are one of the earliest Trial Garden Open House Events after CAST"

"We are one of the earliest Trial Garden Open House Events after CAST (California Spring Trials). This is the first and only opportunity for a lot of…

Photo report: Cultivate 2024

It's time for photos! Earlier this week, Cultivate took place in Columbus, Ohio. The combination of educational sessions and exhibition results in the largest event for the…