Floriweek
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For years now, we’ve talked about sea freight like it’s the magic fix for Kenya’s flower exports. Trials have been done. Containers…
Ethylene, a small colourless, odourless gas composed of two carbon and four hydrogen atoms (C2H4), is responsible for both beneficial and undesirable effects in greenhouse…
As technology continues to sprout through the floriculture industry, we see a marriage of nature and innovation that enhances, not replaces, the timeless charm of…
A new project initiated to deliver automated and early insights for better control in Kenyan roses. Rose farmers in Kenya are facing significant challenges due…
Ethiopia’s horticulture sector has risen rapidly over the past two decades, positioning the country among the world’s top five players in flower production and exports…
If you’ve stepped into your greenhouse early in the morning lately, you already know what this is about. The mist hangs low, the flowers are…
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, As we draw the curtains on this year’s IFTEX, there’s a palpable sense of pride in what Kenya’s floriculture industry continues to…
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight division of DHL Group, has appointed Amanda Rasmussen as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Amanda will report…
The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2025 opened with a resounding message of resilience, innovation, and partnership from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)…
The global flower community gathered in Nairobi this week for the annual International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX), where industry players reaffirmed Kenya’s position as a…
The 2025 International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) opened optimistically, with organizers and government officials reaffirming their support for Kenya’s thriving flower industry. Speaking at the…
The International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2025 opened its doors this week at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, reaffirming Kenya’s dominance as one of the…
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For an industry that moves millions of stems across continents every week, we need to boldly speak about the story behind them…