According to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University, consumer preferences in floral arrangements don’t necessarily match the designs that florists are taught to make.

Particular flower species are important to consumers, while they also pay attention to the overall symmetry of the arrangement as well as the colors presented, the research suggests.

Specifically, the study shows that surveyed consumers absolutely love roses – and are quite willing to pay more to have them included in floral arrangements – while having little use for chrysanthemums, a Mother’s Day staple

This year, I had the privilege of being invited as press to the Proflora 2023 convention in Bogotá, Colombia. The anticipation within our team was palpable. Not only was this my first time in Bogotá as a business owner with a booth, but we were invited as press, and treated with exceptional hospitality from the start.

Life often demands that we take a moment to pause and savor the opportunities it presents, even when the journey is exhausting at times. Travels and conventions in different countries provide a unique chance to reconnect with what truly matters. Proflora, being one of the most

2023 is a special year for Danziger, celebrating 70 years as a company alongside the celebration of the founder, Ernest Danziger’s 100-year birthday on Nov. 16.

With enthusiasm for flowers, appreciation for beauty and everything in between, Ernest and Zehava Danziger founded their company in the early 1950s. At that time, they could not have imagined that in 2023, Danziger would produce and sell more than 750 million plants and cuttings worldwide, adding color and happiness to many places in the world.

In the fast-paced world of business and innovation, few individuals leave a mark as

Edible Garden AG Inc., a leader in controlled environment agriculture, locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, announced a partnership with high-tech firm BRISEA Group Inc. to deploy BRISEA’s nanobubble generator demo unit at the Company’s Belvidere, New Jersey facility.

Mr. Jim Kras, chief executive officer of Edible Garden, said, “We are pleased to partner with BRISEA Group Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end prototyping services for environmental applications including water, air, and solid waste treatment, which was granted approval by the NJEDA for the Demo

Dümmen Orange North America has promoted Kelly Nicholas to head of technical services. She originally joined Dümmen Orange during the summer of 2018 where she served as a technical support specialist until her recent promotion. 

“We are proud to see Kelly accomplish all that she has over the past five years,” said Nathan Sell, managing director of annuals, perennials and pot plants for Dümmen Orange. “She is an integral piece of our North American commercial business. Her impacts are seen at both the customer level and at our farms. We look forward to even greater things to come as she

When it comes to producing high-quality plants, insect pests and diseases can be a difficult challenge to overcome. This is especially true as growers try to satisfy consumer interest in products such as edible ornamentals, potted herbs and pollinator-friendly plants. Although the intent is certainly commendable, the practice of keeping pests at bay using only pollinator-friendly products becomes a fairly onerous proposition once the insects start to develop resistance.

Because new chemicals are registered at a lower rate for specialty crops and resistance to available pesticides increases