Every year, IFTEX brings together the international flower trade in Nairobi, Kenya. As one of the leading flower industry exhibitions, the event draws growers, exporters, breeders, logistics providers, wholesalers and retailers from around the world. More than a trade fair, it is a venue where market trends are explored, relationships are strengthened and the future of the global flower industry takes shape.

Delaware Valley Floral Group has acquired Mike’s Finest Wholesale Flowers, Inc., a wholesale floral distributor serving the greater Atlanta market.

Founded in 1995, Mike’s Finest has built a reputation for delivering fresh flowers and floral supplies with reliable service and long-standing industry relationships.

Westerlay Orchids, a third-generation, family-owned company based in Carpinteria, CA, is expanding farm-direct access to premium Phalaenopsis orchids through its Box of Orchids online ordering program. Designed for florists, event planners, venues, interior designers and other wholesale buyers, the program offers a convenient way to order premium orchids shipped fresh from the farm directly to a home, business or event location.

Schreurs is looking back on a highly successful FlowerTrials 2026. For the third consecutive year, the company was pleased to be part of the leading industry event, and this edition was especially memorable as it marked its first time exhibiting at Breeders Avenue.

From June 9-12, the company welcomed visitors to Kudelstaart, where seven breeders came together under one roof. The collaboration created an inspiring environment and offered visitors the opportunity to discover a wide range of innovations in one convenient location.

Sustainabloom is putting an industry spotlight on The Giant Co. for the grocer's efforts to reduce plastic waste. By rethinking its floral plastic sleeves, The Giant Co. reduced six tons of plastic annually — a seemingly small change with outsized results.

The new sleeves are thinner and shorter than the standard floral sleeve. Before the switch, product and consumer testing showed no changes in quality or appearance compared with traditional sleeves. When the company printed the change on floral sleeves in stores to call out the reduced plastic use, customers noticed.

As CalFlowers marks its 85th anniversary, the association announced that Harrison (Red) Kennicott III, chairman of Kennicott Brothers Co., has been selected for the 2026 CalFlowers Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, innovation and service to the floral industry.