In the ever-evolving landscape of the floral industry, sustainability has emerged as a crucial consideration for businesses across the supply chain. Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions (AAF & NBS) understands the growing importance of sustainable practices and aim to guide businesses through the process of adopting eco-friendly measures. As a B2B company specializing in floral industry consulting and providing business solutions, AAF & NBS engage directly with business owners, CEOs and managers in various sectors of the floral industry. 

Distributors: Navigating the Green Supply Chain

Danziger, a global leader in bedding plants, cut flowers and foliage production, is announcing the first dedicated rooting station for its Floresta foliage program. The company is partnering with Moss Hill Foliage, a wholesale grower of tropicals, based in Apopka, FL.

“Market demand for high quality rooted liners is continuing to increase,” said Mike Fernandez, market manager for Danziger North America. “We wanted to ensure growers have a reliable source for the full Floresta portfolio. We were searching for a partner who could match our quality and customer service standards. Moss Hill has

The American Floral Endowment announced that it is awarding $63,990 in Educational Grants to 19 organizations in 2023-24.This funding will help these organizations host conferences, teach students and educators about the floral industry, offer programs such as greenhouse training and florist certification classes, promote sustainability practices and more.

AFE’s Educational Grants represent an ongoing commitment to the future of the floral industry. By supporting education at all levels, AFE is helping to ensure that the industry has the latest skills, knowledge, programs and technology it

The scent of pine and the jingle of bells mean just one thing: Christmas is around the corner. With clever marketing, this can be a highly profitable season — particularly with a blooming digital marketplace. Rio Roses provided eight proven online marketing tips to make Christmas floral sales flourish.

1. Make Online Presence Festive

Begin Christmas marketing with a festive website makeover:

• Include reds, greens and golds on homepage and specially designed Christmas landing pages.
• Add a simple Christmas element to logo, like a Santa hat or a string of lights.
• Sprinkle content with

Experience varieties that bring enhanced resilience, increased adaptability and unstoppable blooms with live looks from Danziger. New videos and images directly from Danziger’s research and development center in Israel are available now. Brokers, growers and retailers can schedule your personalized preview meeting today. Danziger’s global team is ready to show you the new varieties, series and programs created to help your business thrive.

Can’t wait for the meeting? Get a sneak peek inside Danziger’s greenhouses in Israel in this video, hosted by Ori Danziger, deputy CEO. The tour brings the

This fall a new line of pompoms will be available at Mayesh. They come from the Japanese breeder, Suntory, and they mark a milestone in the rich history of the breeding of chrysanthemums, which has been done for over a thousand years. Never before has there been a blue chrysanthemum, and the visual effect is stunning. 

This line of pompoms is called "Blue Ocean," and the five introductions are all the cushion-type with excellent vase life and attractive foliage. The colors range from a deep Amethyst to a powdery Wedgwood blue and are truly remarkable. The color will vary depending on the