Pleasing gerbera sales thanks to early Easter and ‘good flower weather’

For each gerbera, an average of 25 cents was paid in March this year, according to figures from Royal FloraHolland. With a supply that was only slightly higher than last year (+3.3%), this resulted in a revenue increase of nearly 22%. In other words, a gerbera was, on average, 18% more expensive than last year. … ادامه

“I was amazed at the loading capacity”

Delivering fruits and vegetables to a restaurant or store in the city center is often quite tricky, expensive, and inconvenient. Lorenzo Engelen and his team devised a handy solution: Qarry. The specially developed electric cargo scooters offer the load volume of a small van but are as nimble as a tuk-tuk. Has a new trend … ادامه

Henk-Willem Spaargaren leaves OZ Planten

Dana Meertens appointed as managing director: In 1998, Henk-Willem Spaargaren (64) started the process of converting the then-flower exporter OZ Export in Aalsmeer into an autonomous plant department bearing the name OZ Planten. Since then, he has helped to develop the entity into the organization that it is today. In 1999, it was the first … ادامه

New Chair and advisor member for That Flower Feeling

Chris Drummond has been elected as the Chair of the recently established That Flower Feeling Advisory Board in addition to a new member. With a mission to increase per-capita consumption of flowers in the United States, the initiative expanded its influence in 2023 by creating the TFF Advisory Board. The Advisory Board assumes a governing … ادامه

Franklin Park greenhouse readies for spring planting

Spring flowers are popping up around Boston, many of which are grown and planted by city workers. It’s a Boston tradition dating back to the 1800s and the founding of the Boston Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the U.S. The city’s historic, sprawling greenhouse is located in Franklin Park, made up of 16 … ادامه

Robovision raises $42 million

Robovision has successfully raised $42 million in its latest investment round. The funding round will help accelerate Robovision’s US expansion, fostering an improved local presence to address the increasing demand for automated solutions in American factories. The funds will also be used to invest in R&D and growth in existing markets, with future office openings … ادامه

Alexandra farms honors designer with new variety: Princess Holly’s Hope

Alexandra Farms announces a special addition to their prized Princess Garden Roses Collection with a new variety: Princess Holly’s Hope®. “This special garden rose has been years in the making at Alexandra Farms and is named after our friend and close collaborator – the renowned floral designer and educator Holly Heider Chapple,” the team of … ادامه

“A look back over the past 10 years at Desch”

On April 1, 2024, Jan Willem celebrated his 10th anniversary as the CEO of Desch. In a discussion with him, he reflects on the developments at Desch and the horticulture sector. He also looks ahead: where does Desch stand in 10 years in terms of sustainability and other developments? Where does he want to take … ادامه

“This exhibition has become even more important than it already was”

“It seems that the exhibition will be bigger again, despite all the current challenges in the market,” says Dick van Raamsdonk, General Director of HPP Exhibitions, when talking about the upcoming IFTEX in Nairobi, Kenya, in June (4-6). “The fair’s growth is mainly due to the increasing number of exhibiting growers. We are happy to … ادامه