In the past four decades East Africa has grown into a flower production region of global importance. How did this…
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After an 18 month process, Royal FloraHolland is about to reshape its co-operative principles. On December 7th, members will decide…
Retailers can be a driving force in creating sustainable societies by translating consumers’ sustainability needs to their suppliers. Swiss retailer…
Sustainability is about saving the planet and caring for people. But in order to do so, companies need to turn…
Although some European growers still believe their African counterparts are not well-informed on sustainability, sustainable production is high on agendas…
The Australian continent has a surface area of roughly 80 % of continental Europe. But Europe has 731 million inhabitants…
“Investing in a green environment is an investment for yourself and your health. Man is part of nature. Nature helps…
Many horticultural entrepreneurs see sustainability issues as a threat. Environmentalists sometimes demand unreasonable things from growers, wholesalers and florists. But…
Normally on this page you read about people working together to achieve their goals. This time it’s a different story.…
It is fast becoming apparent to the world’s largest flower auction that their once exclusive domain is being rapidly disrupted…
Though it may have been slow off the mark — and indeed much slower than many of their members and…
It’s safe to guess that most readers of FloraCulture International are probably part of, and immersed in, the horticulture industry.…
Contrary to the Pescia’s Mercato dei Fiori della Toscana , where the wholesale market institution is viewed as a public…
Few people have had as much impact on the day-to-day management of FloraHolland as CEO Lucas Vos has. The 47-year…
Few people have had as much impact on the day-to-day management of FloraHolland as CEO Lucas Vos has. The 47-year…
Founded in 1999 by Wiebe van der Veen, Flower Trade Consult (FTC) delivers cut tulips from flower farms to stores…
FloraHolland last month announced that it is streamlining its operations to better align its cost structure with current market conditions…
Flowerbulbs promotion dating back almost 150 years is a main activity of the Royal General Bulb Growers’ Association (KAVB). The…