Floral

Dutch flower auction cooperative FloraHolland has acquired a minority stake in Frederique's Choice Europe BV, a consumer brand for flowers and plants specializing in online sales. Retail representatives are baffled, calling the move insensitive at best. …

El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a national holiday in Mexico. It's origins are found deep in the ancient ceremonies of indigenous Mexicans. It is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. Rich with history, we have a great opportunity to encourage flowers for Day of the Dead. …

Voting has once again begun for the FloraHolland 'Glazen Tulp 2013' Award. Every year, FloraHolland presents growers and breeders with a FloraHolland 'Glazen Tulp' Award in the following four categories: concepts, cut flowers, house plants, and garden plants. …

The Retail Division of Dutch Flower Group (DFG) once again held its annual Suppliers' Day on 26 September 2012. The Retail Division Flowers, comprised of five specialized companies who supply the internationally importing wholesalers, invited over 80 of her Dutch suppliers, all growers of cut flowers. …

Invincibelle® Spirit, the pink-flowered ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea from Proven Winners, has met a monumental fundraising goal in its three-year partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF offers partners the unique opportunity to fund a researcher if they donate $250,000 within BCRF’s fiscal year. Funds raised from sales of the flowering shrub, along with those from Pink Day events hosted by garden centers, will support the work of Dr. Carey Anders of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for all of 2013. …