From a good December month in 2022 till acquisitions, but also challenges regarding the high energy prices and logistical challenges in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. 2022 took off. In this article, we look back at the first part of January.
Sales figures Royal FloraHolland
December a profitable month for flower and plant growers
In December, the turnover of the cut flowers was 18% higher than in 2020. Striking is that the chrysanthemums, amaryllis and tulips in paticular received higher prices, the…
Doug Cole, DS Cole Growers, on their house plant program
US (NH): “It does not only supplement our seasonal sales, it also keeps our staff busy and greenhouse full”
Foliage plants are hot! Also, at DS Cole Growers in Loudon (NH), demand is high, and in this video below, which was posted last week, owner Doug Cole shows their current…
Another acquisition for BFG Supply: Greenhouse Megastore acquired
Last month, US company BFG Supply acquired international greenhouse company, dba Greenhouse Megastore, a distributor of hobby and commercial greenhouse structures and…
Netherlands: Rose-growers suffer from high gas prices
In recent weeks and especially days, worrying reports have been coming in from rose growers who say they are going partially or totally ‘cold.’ In other words, the stove and…
Pleasing result despite the snow, flight cancellations, interstate closures, COVID, and more
US (MD): MANTS welcomes more than 5,700 attendees
On January 7, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) pulled the curtain. During the three show days, more than 825 companies presented their products and services to more…
Cofra acquires Dalsem
“Our strategy is focused on tackling the biggest social and environmental challenges”
COFRA Holding has acquired Dalsem, a developer of complete, high-tech greenhouse projects worldwide. Founded in 1932, Dalsem is a third-generation family business deeply…
Christine Boldt, AFIF, on the logistical challenges in the run-up to Valentine’s Day:
US: Are airlines able to supply the flights needed?
“We are relying on our airline partners,” says Christine Boldt, Vice President of the Association of Floral Importers of Florida (AFIF), when she was asked about the logistics…