For the third consecutive year, Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions will host the official “Bloom Together After Party” in collaboration with WF&FSA’s Floral Distribution Conference, which is on the first day of the convention, March 6, 2023, at 7 p.m. EST. This year, the event will take place at The Doral Yard, which is conveniently located very close to the convention and is set in a beautiful tropical setting.

“At Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions, we believe that collaboration builds community, and this can help the entire industry bloom now and in the future, just like the

As of Feb. 13 Chrysal CEO Peter Vriends will step down as CEO. Vriends served for five years as CEO of Chrysal and led the acquisition of the company by OAT and was the driving force behind the growth of the company.

Remko Muntinga has been appointed as the new CEO of Chrysal International. Remko has worked at Chrysal since 2014 as Operations Director and subsequently as Chief Operating Officer responsible among others for the implementation of strategy. He also has vast work experience with KraftHeinz where he had several senior positions in different countries. Remko graduated from

Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for floriculture, medicinal cannabis and food production, is supporting sustainability and operational cost efficiency amid volatile energy market conditions in Europe.

Europe’s soaring energy prices have affected many growers in countries like the Netherlands that primarily produce electricity via the gas-powered cogeneration method. Gas prices have historically balanced between €15 and €20 per megawatt-hour (MWh) but peaked at over €300 per MWh in 2022 because of volatility due to supply, storage and weather

Just days away from Valentine’s Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have inspected nearly 850 million cut flowers for insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States.

As shipments continue, the 2023 numbers of cut flowers could exceed those of the previous three years, each topping 1 billion stems by the end of the season. Colombia remains the top importer at more than 550 million stems, most going to Miami International Airport. The most popular flowers are roses, mixed bouquets and chrysanthemums.

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are busy working at U.S. ports of entry to ensure that flowers that are being imported, are free from pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industry of the United States.

“We understand that travelers would like to bring unique gifts, especially flower bouquets for their loved ones; however, protecting the integrity of our floral and agriculture industry from invasive pests and diseases, is a top priority,” said Sidney Aki, CBP director of field operations for the San

Suntory Flowers delivered beautiful blooms to the red carpet with Tu Bloom of Bloom Designs Inc., the official botanical artist for the GRAMMYs. The 65th annual GRAMMY Awards were held Feb. 5 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Bloom chose rich, jewel tones inspired by Viva Magenta, the Pantone color of the year. A series of 24 large, raised planters lined the red carpet, filled with living plants beneath elevated lush, floral displays.

“Senetti is the perfect plant for the magenta theme. We supplied 400 pots produced locally by Armstrong Growers,” said Delilah Onofrey, marketing