Thriving heritage in Antwerp

The stately Paleis op de Meir in Antwerp is the setting for the boutique edition of Floraliën. The regal city residence, a heritage gem from the 18th century, will enter into dialogue with creations by top florists from home and abroad. From Oct. 1 to 6, contemporary floral creations will bring to life the botanical motifs in the historic interior of the Palace on the Meir.

Florists sidelined by Topbloemen.nl

Online flower delivery service Topbloemen.nl is discontinuing the network of local florists for the distribution of online-ordered bouquets. The permanent collaboration with 83 local florists in the Netherlands will be terminated no later than June 30, 2025, preferably even earlier. A letter with this announcement was delivered to the affiliated florists on June 3.

Botanica Cup: 4x gold for Gerrit

On August 16, Gerrit van Aalst, together with expert Linda Eising and teacher Rita van Ramshorst, left for Hungary to represent the Netherlands at the Botanica Cup International Florist Championship during the Flower Carnival in Debrecen. Gerrit participated with the aim of practicing and building up competition experience for the upcoming WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The fact that he then wins all assignments – and is therefore the overall winner – is really a pleasant result and a boost for WorldSkills Lyon.