Unlocking Ethiopia’s horticulture industry through cool logistics services

During a ceremonial meeting at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance on 28 February 2024, the Grant Arrangement for Cool Port Addis was signed. This happened in the presence of multiple stakeholders from both Ethiopia and the Netherlands. “The development of Cool Port Addis at Modjo Dry Port is a next step in the ambitious logistic investment … ادامه

Growing pains in floral e-commerce

Online sales continue to grow, especially around major holidays. However, it seems that retailers hesitate to fully commit to e-commerce, even when they have capable fulfillment networks. This is explained by Lawrence Hopman of Hopman Flower Farms, a floral procurement agency that aims to connect major retailers directly with actual growers to reduce supply chain … ادامه

Sun Valley brought 80,000 to San Francisco’s Union Square

Last Saturday, Sun Valley Floral Farms partnered with the City of San Francisco to bring 80,000 tulips to Union Square in San Francisco (USA, California). “These events remind folks like you and me who have spent a long time in the industry just how lucky we are to work with flowers. Somewhere around 35,000 people … ادامه

HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange discontinue exclusive licensing agreement (North America) for potted Dianthus

After years of close cooperation for the production of unrooted cuttings for the HilverdaFlorist Dianthus pot series, HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange are ending their licensing agreement. This collaboration has been a main driver in the production and sales of unrooted cuttings for potted Dianthus, including the Sunflor®, Beauties®, Olivia, Odessa® and Kahori Series, for the … ادامه

Liguria region at the international fair in Amsterdam with 300 local flower and ornamental green companies

A collective stand in which the products of over 300 Ligurian companies find space, flowers and ornamental greenery: like this Liguria region It looks at ‘ IFTF – International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair – taking place at Expo Haarlemmermeer, near ad Amsterdam, until November 10th. The region has been able to distinguish itself in … ادامه

Promoting healthy eating among women workers in Ecuador’s flower sector

Seipasa, a Spanish company specializing in the development, formulation, the production of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants as well as nutritional treatments for agriculture, has carried out a training initiative on nutrition and healthy habits for women workers in the flower sector in northern Ecuador. The workshops, held between December 2023 and February 2024 in the provinces … ادامه

Tulip garden to feature 5 new varieties

In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia’s largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, held at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was also … ادامه