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At the Colombian Embassy in Washington, Ambassador Carlos Urrutia says there’s no doubt that his country’s trade deal with the U.S. has paid off: But a year after the agreement took effect, the growth in trade is producing mounting anxiety in some quarters. …

Zentoo is the quality brand for exclusive Chrysanthemums and responible for the production of the unique Glossy. Glossy is named after the glamour magazine and has a special and unique look because of the pink petals decoraded with white stripes. The fresh green heart make Glossy picture perfect. …

Zentoo, in collaboration with breeder Royal Van Zanten, launched the Chrysanthemum Naming Competition during the event Kom in de Kas ( Come to the Greenhouse ). The Leo Middelburg Chrysanten greenhouse in Maasdijk housed a velvet red-purple cut chrysanthemum that as yet had no name. Visitors to the Kom in de Kas event were invited to come up with a suitable name and have the chance of winning an iPad mini. Of the more than 400 entries, brothers Timo and Jochem were the lucky winners with their name 'Aubergine des Fleurs'. …

On May 30, 2013, Floralife employees and guests will gather to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary.  Founded in 1938, Floralife introduced the first cut flower food to the floral market. Acquired by floral foam maker Smithers-Oasis in 2007, today the company provides a full range of flower care and floral design products – at every stage of the postharvest process – to customers worldwide. …

Better Homes and Gardens digital content manager and garden editor Justin Hancock is joining the team at Costa Farms, one of the largest growers of plants and flowers in North America. Hancock is filling a newly created position as Consumer Marketing and Digital Specialist. …