Month: January 2015

“Developing countries have a gun pointed at their chest – either they sign or their market access to the EU is restricted,” says Ska Keller, a German member of the European Parliament who is appalled at the way the European Union brokered a trade agreement with east Africa late last year. In this case the gun was pointed at Kenya – more specifically, its cut flowers industry. …

The EU Open Spring Trials will take place from 28-30 April 2015. It is the ideal opportunity for breeders to introduce their new varieties to the distribution companies and large plug- and plant producers. Features such as earliness and plant development can be observed in 'packs' or pots. …

When our marketing team began discussing the idea of this whole flower wall design collaboration, I don’t think we realized how emotional this was going to get. Really, I know of many that shed tears on Wednesday because we were so overcome with emotion – sad for the pain of others, but honored and filled with gratitude that we can help give back. As you go through the pictures below and read some of the stories, don’t say that I didn’t warn you … have some tissues ready! …