Klaas Knot questions the added value of greenhouse horticulture

Klaas Knot, President of the Dutch Central Bank, is advocating for a halt in greenhouse horticulture. He argues that this is an economic activity where the benefits do not outweigh the costs. He made this statement a few days ago in an episode of Buitenhof. In the episode, he expressed his concerns about the Dutch … ادامه

Flower exports to Europe surge before Valentine’s Day

In the heart of Turkey’s cut flower production hub, the southwestern province of Antalya, preparations for Valentine’s Day are in full swing, with a noteworthy demand from Europe worth a staggering $7 million in vibrant flower exports. “The most important color for Valentine’s Day is red. Since our most abundant item is carnations, we sent … ادامه

Weeley plant nursery fills in Thorpe Road pothole

Staff at the Rainbow Nursery had grown frustrated with a particular pothole outside their place of work in Thorpe Road. Despite persistent complaints, they say council bosses have neglected the crater for as long as a year, failing to arrange for it to be fixed. The nursery workers have now placed plants from their own … ادامه

Step into: Nursery Zuidplas

One grower that contributes to Van der Plas’ efforts is Kwekerij Zuidplas, where every flower tells a story of conscious cultivation and sustainability. The commitment to this sustainable growing method comes to life in the choice of Summit’s beautiful Gerbera, which allows florists to make conscious decisions for flowers that are not only beautiful but … ادامه

DHL Global Forwarding opens a new warehouse with dedicated perishables handling

DHL Global Forwarding recently inaugurated its new warehouse and headquarters at Schiphol. Many customers and associates attended the grand opening. “Many of our clients had already visited, and most of those who didn’t attend had signed up for a private tour,” begins Ivo Koopmans, DHL Global Forwarding’s Head of Cool Chain. “The new state-of-the-art facility … ادامه

What will be the 2024 floral trends?

BloomNation, a company that has been serving the florist community since 2011 in the United States, recently published its Florists’ Trends Report for 2024, in which they gathered the major floral trends. They drew inspiration from their leading BloomNation florists, many of whom are featured on the pages of the publication. Click here for the … ادامه

Dutch nursery introduces new Sakata genetics

Introducing the new mid-early Danique series, following the recently presented early Dania series, sets a new standard in these Primula segments. Dania is a lovely, uniform series that needs less cold than similar series, making it ideal for the early November-February market. Its natural compactness means fewer growth regulators are required, a critical sustainable feature … ادامه

Sercom celebrates its 40th anniversary

On January 23, Sercom celebrated its 40th anniversary. This was done in the presence of the entire staff, many Sercom dealers, family, and friends. A small preview of the festivities had already occurred during the Mechanization Exhibition in Vijfhuizen, which took place in January. Sercom, as it has for many years, participated in the event. … ادامه