Consolidation In Dutch Flower Sector Picks Up Speed

June 6, 2014 Florint

A quarter of all flower and plant wholesalers in The Netherlands has gone bankrupt over the last six years. Total export turnover increased by only 3.3% during that same period, suggesting continuous consolidation in the industry.

Hamifleurs' New Exclusive Introduction: Alstroemeria Paradiso

June 6, 2014 Hamifleurs

The Alstroemeria PARADISO is not a regular Alstroemeria. It is a new flower, which has been developed by breeder Könst.

Semi-Finalists Of The FloraHolland 'Glazen Tulp' Award 2015 Selected

June 6, 2014 FloraHolland

The Glazen Tulp has grown into an Oscar-like award presentation. Every year this award is presented by FloraHolland to growers and breeders. The Glazen Tulp is the prestigious award for the best and most promising market introduction of a product. In the next round of voting, in mid-September, local and foreign buyers can vote again. The award is presented in the categories of cut flowers, houseplants, garden plants and concepts.

Wisconsin's Burnett Dairy Cheese Earns Five Medals From World Cheese Contest

Burnett Dairy Cooperative earned medals for five of their artisan cheese varieties at the 2014 World Championship Cheese Contest, the largest and most respected cheese competition in the world.

Healthy Ones Announces Ultimate 'Pedal' Event In Chicago This June

Healthy Ones, the makers of lean, lower sodium and heart healthy deli meats and retail partner Jewel-Osco announced today an open-to-all pedaling event for a cause, "Pedal The Plaza."  The fun, high-energy experience will be held outside at Pioneer Court Plaza in downtown Chicago on June 26 and will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST.  It is a part of the Healthy Ones "You Can" campaign that focuses on empowering consumers to make positive changes in their lifestyle and diet.