At the end of 2013 Esmeralda Farms Inc. has closed its Sales and Marketing operation in Miami, in Florida (US). New-established Connectaflor will supply the North-American market with the … [Read more...]
Linda van der Slot connects innovation and market realization
July 16, 2013
From September 1, Linda van der Slot starts as a marketing manager at Dutch based Hobaho, for more than 90 years specialized in mediation and auctioning of bulbs, tubers and perennials. She … [Read more...]
Patty Schoneveld passed away
July 3, 2013
June 30, Dutch cyclamen and primula breeder Patty Schoneveld died at an age of 62. He founded Schoneveld Breeding, a company that includes nowadays about 200 employees. After what is … [Read more...]
Pelargonium breeder Wilhelm Elsner passed away
June 8, 2013
Last month, May 18 Wilhelm Elsner passed away at an age of 91, reports the German umbrella horticultural association Zentralverband Gartenbau. Elsner was a prominent pelargonium breeder … [Read more...]
Aad van der Lem new CEO of RijnPlant
May 30, 2013
With effect from June 1st, Aad van der Lem will be appointed as CEO of Dutch anthurium and bougainvillea specialist RijnPlant. Van der Lem: “It is my intention to set RijnPlant even more on … [Read more...]
High distinction for Theo Ruys
May 3, 2013
Theo Ruys is appointed Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau, a high Dutch distinction for people who have earned special merits for the society. Last Week, Minister of Economic Affairs Henk … [Read more...]
McConkey Company appoints Dave Edenfield
May 2, 2013
McConkey Company in Sumner, Washington (US) appoints Dave Edenfield as business development manager. “His exposure to the mass market and retail-ready programs will be a strong asset in … [Read more...]
Margareth Hop new plant breeder at Boot & Co
April 24, 2013
Margareth Hop has been appointed as a plant breeder at Boot & Co Tree Nurseries of Boskoop ( Netherlands). She will mainly be involved in the development of ‘new’ plants for the public … [Read more...]
Dogwood and holly hybridizer Elwin Orton honoured
December 5, 2012
The International Plant Propagators' Society Eastern Region Foundation announced the formation of a named endowment fund to honour 43-year IPPS member Dr. Elwin Orton, reports trade magazine … [Read more...]
Helen Spencer joins Plants for Europe
December 5, 2012
Plants For Europe announces that Helen Spencer has joined the company. Helen will have broad responsibilities within the company, but will particularly focus on promoting and supporting … [Read more...]
