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Live buying at the Dutch auctions from anywhereDate: 08/04/2008

Remote buying takes flower and plant buying at the Dutch auctions right into the 21st century! There is no longer any need to attend in person; flower traders can buy remotely online. read more

Dutch exporters implement strict quality measuresDate: 08/04/2008

A Dutch exporter of floricultural products not only ensures that the flowers and plants reach the customers in foreign destinations efficiently, but also play an important part in the quality guarantee attached to these products. read more

Wide range of training options in floricultureDate: 08/04/2008

The available knowledge and know-how in the Dutch floricultural sector is passed down from generation to generation (father to son) and continuously enriched by the addition of new insights gained from research, techniques and the many and varied specialized forms of training available in the Netherlands. read more

1,000 early birds in the lecture roomDate: 08/04/2008

It was just before 8am on a Sunday Morning in the Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago. Around 1,000 florists were wide awake and actively engaged by the presentation from 2 Dutch designers... read more

Sustainable cultivation for a better environmentDate: 07/02/2008

Internationally the environment and sustainable production are becoming more and more of a concern. Ongoing research in the floricultural sector is aimed at energy conservation, production innovations and driving back the rate of climate change; all of these goals receive widespread support throughout the distribution chain. Cooperative interests mean that new techniques can now be explored that previously would have been beyond the capacity of individual businesses. read more

Westland has the world's first floating greenhouseDate: 07/02/2008

An innovative idea, with the potential for further, sustainable development. The new technology, used by all the collaborating parties, has resulted in the world’s first floating greenhouse. read more

"Wholesale - The P of Promotion"Date: 07/02/2008

How to promote your business? read more

Invitation: Flower Council of Holland demoDate: 06/03/2008

The AIFD national symposium 'Collaboration...Floral Education' will take place in Chicago from July 3rd to the 7th. Each day will be dedicated to a specific form of Educational Collaboration. read more

Tomorrow’s futuristic greenhouse with royal allureDate: 05/06/2008

Not only are Dutch flowers continuously improving in quality, the same also applies to the greenhouses in which they are grown; these are regularly upgraded to take advantage of the very latest technologies. read more

The eye of a masterDate: 05/06/2008

The Dutch floriculture sector is known for the excellent quality of its flowers. read more

Breeding results in flowers with better characteristicsDate: 05/06/2008

The development of new flowers is an important task of the Dutch floriculture sector. Nowhere are so many different fresh flowers to be bought as at the Dutch flower auctions. And each year, more new varieties appear. read more

"Wholesale - The P of Place"Date: 05/06/2008

How to be the place to be? read more

The perfect medium of communicationDate: 05/06/2008

Talking Flowers of summer 2008! read more

Dutch Cut Flower Auction FactsDate: 04/03/2008

The Dutch cut flower auctions form the distribution base for flowers and plants throughout the world. Their magnitude appeals to one’s imagination. The auctions have even become a major tourist attraction in Holland. read more

"Wholesale - Moving on to the P of Price!"Date: 04/03/2008

How to compete on price? read more

"Wholesale - The P of Products!"Date: 03/03/2008

How to improve your product? read more

"European flowers dazzle in Dixie"Date: 02/06/2008

The Special Event Show, Atlanta 2008 read more

“Wholesale – go for it”Date: 01/07/2008

How to improve your business? read more

David Beahm: "Bang for the buck"
"Wholesale - The 'P' of Promotion"