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The latest news, press releases, and updates from across the global floral industry—curated to keep professionals informed, connected, and ahead of what’s happening.

2027 New Cut Flower Varieties Displayed in ASCFG’s Fall Cut Flower Quarterly

The issue’s signature “New Varieties” feature, a section growers eagerly await each fall, showcases introductions from 18 breeders and suppliers.

FR Team
September 13, 2026
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Blue Rose Coloration Enhanced Via Copigmentation

Suntory Group has pursued the challenge of creating a blue rose since 1990. After 14 years of research, the Group announced the successful development of the world’s first blue rose in 2004.

FR Team
September 13, 2026
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FTD Names San Antonio Florist Recipient of Founder Award

The award honors Chris’s commitment to excellence, exceptional customer service, and dedication to serving her community.

FR Team
September 11, 2026
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© Aleksandra Flak, House of Flowers, and The Rouge Flower

2026 Iconic Hydrangea Challenge Winners Announced

Florists interpreted the theme in their own creative ways, demonstrating how hydrangeas can take centre stage or complement other floral elements to create impactful designs across different styles and occasions.

FR Team
September 6, 2026
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2026-2027 AFE Research Funding Addresses Industry Challenges

These projects address pressing challenges in floriculture and are intended to give growers practical, research-based solutions for the future.

FR Team
September 6, 2026
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SAF Names 2026 Marketer of the Year

The award, presented at SAF’s 141st Annual Convention, highlights a marketing strategy that goes well beyond traditional floral promotion.

FR Team
September 6, 2026
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Suntory Flowers Appoints Retail Market Development Director

Rebecca Lusk brings more than 25 years of experience optimizing the grower-to-retail pipeline, including roles at Dümmen Orange and, more recently, McHutchison.

FR Team
September 6, 2026
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San Francisco Flower Market Receives SAF’s Century Award

The market received the honor Aug. 20 at the Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony, held during SAF’s 141st annual convention in Amelia Island, Florida.

FR Team
September 6, 2026
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First Clock Successfully Migrated for Floriday Auctioning

The technical migration of clock N5 is an important milestone, but definitely not the final step. Over the coming weeks, Royal FloraHolland will be migrating the other clocks step by step.