This guide to flower care and handling covers cooler temperatures, hydration, sanitation and ethylene control for volume floral programs.
Flower Care and Handling at Scale: A Buyer’s Guide to Coolers, Hydration and Ethylene
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Original reporting and insights on sourcing, production, logistics, distribution, and the movement of flowers through the marketplace.
Valentine’s Floral Program: What Supermarket Buyers Should Lock in Now
A Valentine’s floral program for 2027 should start from the 2026 Colombia and Ecuador season, with freight and duty status confirmed early.
What Are Locally Grown Flowers Worth? New Survey Examines Cut-Flower Pricing
A new cut-flower pricing survey from the University of Kentucky’s Center for Crop Diversification is providing some useful data.
Colombian Floriculture Faces “Perfect Storm” with Economic Pressures
Since 2024, Colombian growers have been facing an increasingly adverse environment, including higher labor costs and a weaker dollar.
Dümmen Orange Moves Dianthus Production to Kenya
Commercial shipments of unrooted cuttings from the Kenya facility are scheduled to begin in Week 40.
American Grown Flower Month Emphasized Value in Partnership and Conversation
The relationships built between local flower farmers and florists are opportunities for growth, education and success between both sectors.
Decline in Units Handled During Peak Period at Royal FloraHolland
Following Easter, there was a notably longer gap before the next major peak day, further compressing the period of intense trading activity.
What is the French Cut Flower Sector Doing to Remain Competitive?
The French ornamental horticulture sector faces a significant challenge in remaining competitive against international competition, particularly in cut flower production.
Registration Open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour
Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour, June 2-4, 2026.
Drought Relief funds Available For Colorado Growers
A prolonged dry winter and low snowpack in western Colorado have created difficult conditions for agricultural producers in the Grand Valley, leaving many growers uncertain about the upcoming season.
Weather Hits Northeast Growers Hard
An abrupt shift from unseasonably warm temperatures to freezing conditions across the Northeast is creating significant challenges for flower and fruit farmers.
The Heartbeat of Spring on the Clock
Spring is the season of renewal par excellence. After the quiet winter months, the auction floor comes back to life.
