Dümmen Orange participated in numerous industry poinsettia trials in North America over the past few weeks. Trial locations included Sawaya Gardens, N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and Millstadt Young Plants, Vaandrager Nurseries, Lucas Greenhouses and Plantpeddler.

New varieties introduced by Dümmen Orange included its Freya Series, Noblesse, Rapid Red and Red Ribbons. Additional highlights at the trials included Candy Cane, FabYULEous, Ferrara, Flurry, Frozen and Red Soul. 

The Freya Series, available in four colors, features Marble, Pink, Red and White. These poinsettias are the perfect blend of

Koppert is increasingly implementing ‘local for local’ operations at headquarters and subsidiaries around the world to bring about shorter transportation distances, lower freight costs, risk mitigation for the company's living products, and a significant lowering of emissions. 

"Decentralizing our production is one of the most important steps when it comes to increasing Koppert’s positive impact and reducing our negative footprint,’ said Director of Operations, Peter Couwels. ‘Bringing our products closer to our customer base naturally brings us closer to our sustainability goals."

“Our

Pro-Force has launched its Permanent Recruitment Division, aimed at connecting clients with top-tier talent for permanent roles while offering skilled worker visa support. This strategic move highlights Pro-Force's commitment to delivering comprehensive recruitment services that meet the evolving needs of both existing and new clients.

Kim Lane, with 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record in recruitment, will lead the new division as Permanent Recruitment Manager. Under her leadership, the division will not only provide traditional recruitment services but will also

The Flower Council of Holland will continue its collective communications efforts within the horticultural sector following approval from Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the introduction of a General Binding Declaration will enable non-members of Royal FloraHolland who grow or trade in cut flowers and houseplants to join the collective initiative.

The GBD, submitted by the horticultural sector organization, will be implemented by The Flower Council of Holland, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders contribute to

According to the FloraLife team, one of the key challenges for flower growers is selecting varieties that will perform well throughout the supply chain. With shifting consumer preferences and evolving market demands, choosing the right flowers is vital for success. Growers must balance factors such as flower size, color, scent, productivity and longevity, ensuring that the varieties they select are not only desirable in the marketplace but also capable of withstanding the stresses of transport, storage and display. The right varieties are not only marketable but must also endure post-harvest

This 2024 International Florticulture Trade Fair, held Nov. 5-7 in the Netherlands, brought scores of industry leaders from around the world to celebrate another year of floral success. Alexandra Farms celebrated 10 years as a proud participant, holding space on the floor among peers and introducing soon-to-be additions to its roster of varieties.

For three days, thousands of visitors representing countries far and wide gathered to network with old and new friends, share their knowledge and explore industry techniques. New varieties, machinery and processes took center stage this year.

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