Floral

FloraHolland, in cooperation with Clayrton's Design and Packaging and ten reputable growers, has developed a unique retail concept called Hello Kitty Plants. The first retail order was processed this week. When the developing parties started working on this concept, a lot of thought was put into brand values, presentation on the shop floor, introduction strategy, quality assurance, logistics and handling at the store. …

Oregon agriculture leaders responded sharply to news last week that the House Judiciary Committee approved Chairman Lamar Smith's H.R.2885, the Legal Workforce Act. Top officials with the Oregon Association of Nurseries, Oregon Dairy Commission, Oregon Winegrowers Association, and the Oregon Farm Bureau strongly oppose H.R. 2885, which would make a federal E-Verify system mandatory for all U.S. employers within three years. …

As of last week, the Netherlands Horticultural Council (NTR) has opened the registration for the organizing of the 2022 edition of the Floriade, the World Horticultural Expo that is held only every ten years. …

John Scott Wilkins, Vice President of Logistics for the Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG), announced that Randy Schenauer has joined the DVFG organization as the Vice President of the Flower Transfer Logistics (FTL) division. Wilkins stated: “Randy will be bringing his dynamic leadership style to a talented and experienced FTL team committed to excellence in logistics and distribution." …

After 56 years in Mountain View, this October the Mt. Eden Floral Company’s Mountain View stores and administrative office are moving to a new location at 2124 Bering Drive, San Jose, CA. The new store will open on Monday, October 10. Customers will find the same quality and variety of selection at the San Jose store as in Mountain View. The new spot is conveniently situated just off highways 880, 101, and the Central and Montague Expressways in North San Jose. …