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IFTEX 2025: Why the World’s Flower Buyers Are Flocking to Kenya

Bʏ Vɪᴄᴛᴏʀ Oᴋᴇʏᴏ, When the jets touch down in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport this June, it is not diplomats but flower buyers and other…

Why Airfreight Is the Backbone of the Flower Trade

In the cut-flower business, time is everything. Every delay, whether from customs procedures, poor handling, or gaps in cold chain management, quickly strips value from…

MPS and EHPEA Strengthen their Partnership

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of responsible floriculture in the past decade, with increasing demands throughout the supply chain. As developers and owners of certification…

Kuehne+Nagel Launches Air Freight Carrier Engagement Sustainability Programme

To lead the way to a more sustainable future, Kuehne+Nagel announces the launch of its carrier engagement sustainability programme. As part of the programme, Kuehne+Nagel…

If You’re Waiting for Perfect Conditions, You’ll Wait Forever

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ Here’s a little truth the industry doesn’t say out loud often enough: If you’re sitting around waiting for smooth seasons, perfect markets…

Avocado Africa 2025 Set for Nairobi Stage

Later this month, Nairobi will take center stage in the global avocado business. From May 27 to 30, the Sarit Expo Centre will host Avocado…

Understanding Certification Integrity in the GLOBALG.A.P. System

What is the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program, and how does it contribute to the trustworthiness of GLOBALG.A.P. Standards and their worldwide implementation?  What is the GLOBALG.A.P…

Cold Chain Gaps Still Threaten Kenya’s Fresh Produce Exports

For perishables like flowers and fresh produce, maintaining quality from the farm to the market is essential. Any break in the cold chain during transport…

Tanzania Launches New Avocado Collection Hubs to Drive Export Growth

To further propel its avocado export industry, Tanzania has launched five new collection hubs in the Njombe Region. This initiative is led by the Tanzania…

MPS-ABC: Optimisation of automatic retrieval of usage data

Indicating ‘no further records’ now possible in the MPS record-keeping environment during an open period. Starting from period 1 of 2025, the way periods are…

Leadership Shift at Koppert as René Koppert Joins Supervisory Board

Koppert announced a significant leadership change as René Koppert transitioned from his role as CEO and officially joined the company’s Supervisory Board on May 14…

MPS Appoints New Manager of Commerce, Marketing & Communication

MPS has announced the appointment of John van Santen as its new Manager of Commerce, Marketing & Communication, as shared in a recent LinkedIn update…

Mother’s Day Flowers are Becoming Greener: 78% Reduction of Most Harmful Floriculture Crop Protection  

Mother’s Day traditionally represents a significant peak in activity and sales within the floriculture industry. No wonder, as recent research by Flower Council Holland shows…