More Efficient Flower Box Developed By Dutch Co. Twinpack

March 16, 2011 Twinpack

Dutch company Twinpack has developed a novel box to package flowers in, which is both stronger than normal and saves about 10 percent on transportation costs, according to the designers. The concept goes by the name of TwindiGO.

APHIS Proposes Importation Of Bromeliad Plants In Growing Media From Belgium, Denmark, And The Netherlands

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to amend the regulations governing the importation of plants and plant products to add Bromeliad plants of several genera from Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Michael Parrella & Michael Reid: California Floriculture Hall Of Fame

Professor Michael Parrella, chair of the Department of Entomology, and Professor Emeritus Michael Reid, Department of Plant Sciences, have been selected for induction into the California Floriculture Hall of Fame. Both researchers have dedicated a large portion of their careers to the ornamental industry.

Government Of Canada Plants Seeds To Help Floriculture Industry Bloom

The Government of Canada is planting seeds that will allow Canada’s floriculture greenhouse industry to grow and flourish. Today, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley announced an investment of $126,000 to Flowers Canada Growers, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

CAs South Pacific Orchids: Floral Feng Shui

The Gilroy nursery at 9800 No Name Uno is primarily wholesale, but visitors may purchase individual plants at retail prices including orchids, bonsai, lucky bamboo, exotic plants, gardening supplies and pottery. The exquisite display includes a couple hundred specimens on any given day, with an additional nearby facility housing 1.5 million of the plants in various growth stages.