Sun Valley Group: Rosehip Run Down

Rosehips are a specialty branch that Sun Valley brings to market every fall.  How do we manage to get this impressive harvest? Believe it or not but it starts in the middle of winter.

Market Dynamics Ornamental Plants – October 2013

November 8, 2013 International Trade Center

The September 2013 plants auction figures were published as follows. The September fully grown house-plants turnover has increased by 8.8% when compared to the same month of last year, realised with a supply increase of 4.3%, resulting in a total average price for all plants of €1.71 per plant (last year €1.64). The garden-plants turnover has increased by 4%, realised with a supply increase of 4.2%, resulting in a total average price for all plants of 35 Eurocents per plant (last year 35 cents).

The Cleveland Plant & Flower Company Celebrates 100 Years

2013 marks a milestone year for the Priest and Macuga families as The Cleveland Plant & Flower Company celebrates its’ 100th year as one of the largest wholesale floral product distributors  in the country.

November: The Orchid In The Spotlight

November 7, 2013 Flower Council Holland

Each month the Flower Council of Holland focuses on a flower and in November that is the orchid. Now that it’s getting colder outside, it’s time for a bit of extra luxury and style inside. This can be instantly achieved with stylish cut orchids such as the Phalaenopsis, the Vanda, the Cymbidium and Paphiopedilum.

Jim Wanko Honored With 2013 WF&FSA LTK Award

The Leland T. Kintzele Distinguished Service (LTK) Award is the highest honor given annually by the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA).  The LTK Award is presented each year to one individual who meets three criteria:  demonstrated dedication, ability and initiative to a degree that sets him or her apart from contemporaries; has made significant contributions to the welfare and progress of wholesale florists in particular and the floral industry in general; and has shown distinguished service that exemplifies the integrity, fairness, perseverance and decisiveness of Leland T. Kintzele, president of WF&FSA from 1963 to 1966.