Breeder News

Gloeckner & Co. to Transfer Open Orders to Ball Seed

In November, owner, Joseph A. Simone, president and CEO of Fred C. Gloeckner & Co. Inc., announced his plans to retiree from the distribution industry and announced an agreement with Ball Horticultural Co. to transfer its... more »

Schoneveld and Beekenkamp Announce Collaboration

Beekenkamp Plants has taken a minority share in Schoneveld Breeding. Both companies continue to operate independently in the field of breeding, production and sales. They see joint opportunities in exchanging knowledge of innovative breeding techniques... more »

Suntory Raises Funds for Charity

Suntory Flowers has announced charitable contributions to two organizations devoted to helping young people thrive — Girls Inc. and Covenant House. Funds were raised through the sale of Soiree Kawaii catharanthus plants in 2020. Inspired... more »

Syngenta Flowers Names New Sales Head for North America

Syngenta Flowers has named Chad Underwood as its new Head of Sales in North America. Underwood brings a tremendous amount of industry knowledge and experience in various business roles... more »

Costa Farms’ Trial Gardens to Host Events in March

Costa Farms will open its Miami, Florida, trial garden on March 4-5, 2021, to brokers, growers and other members of the industry for an opportunity to preview 2022 new plant varieties. The trial garden will host... more »

Syngenta and Beekenkamp Poinsettia Catalog Now Available

Syngenta Flowers and Beekenkamp Plants have debuted their new and updated 2021 Poinsettia Catalog, also featuring four new varieties from Lazzeri. This newly released catalog is updated with further information on top varieties by region... more »

Ball Creates New Leadership Position, Makes Senior Personnel Moves

On Nov. 12, Ball Horticultural Co. announced several senior personnel appointments to strengthen its leadership in anticipation of industry and company progress. Anna Ball, CEO and chairman of the board for Ball, has created the... more »

Danziger Launches Cut Flowers Catalog for 20-21 Season

With more than 60 novelties, three brand new series, 18 crops and 300 varieties, Danziger is launching its new 20-21 cut flower catalog. The catalog can be downloaded directly at www.danzigeronline.com/digital-catalog. Danziger's new catalog also... more »