Floriculture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floriculture

Vidre+™ Technology Prolonges the Freshness of Cut Carnations

Vibrant colors make carnations well known and widely popular. Yet, they are also prone to rapid deterioration and have a short vase life. Vidre+™ technology...

Let’s Work With Farmers, Not Against Them, Says New EU Agri Chief

Christophe Hansen says his new vision for agriculture and food will be “different” and exclude “eat it or die” targets. He has a clear goal:...

How Tagging and Tracking Technologies Optimize Flower Transportation

Floral logistics is a complex and multifaceted system requiring a specialized approach to transportation and storage management. One of the key challenges for industry participants...

KEPHIS Announces Revised Inspection and Phytosanitary Fees for Agricultural Products

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) has introduced new inspection and phytosanitary fees for agricultural imports and exports, effective December 1, 2024. These updated...

‘Innovating Transport Packaging – We are Doing that with and For the Supply Chain’

When it comes to flowers, over 90% of supply is traded in multi-use packaging. Royal FloraHolland’s packaging unit pool includes over 15 million flower packaging...

Challenge Group expands network to Africa

Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG)...

Principal Secretary, Trade Alfred Ombudo Kómbudo Tours Sian Roses

Today I visited Sian Flowers, a leading Kenyan flower exporter based in Kitengela, Kajiado County to get acquainted with flower business. Sian Flowers Directors Christopher...

Effective Strategies for Managing Thrips in Ornamental Crop Production

In equatorial regions, thrips is a major phytosanitary challenge and can significantly hinder the success of ornamental crop growers across international markets. The pest’s direct...