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The Making of a Giant Flower Doll In this project creativity, craftsmanship, and thousands of fresh blooms come together.

Voices of the Industry Floral Events Floral Designs

Jul 08 | 4 min read

These Are the World's Top Flower and Plant Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, Events, and Festivals There's so much to see and do, and so many to meet all over the horti world. So, sync your calender now with this 'must-to-go-list'.

Floral Events

Jul 01 | 22 min read

IFTEX 2026 – What It Felt Like to Walk Into the Room Where Kenya’s Flower Industry Comes Alive I thought I knew what to expect at IFTEX 2026. I was wrong. In the best possible way.

Voices of the Industry Floral Events

Jun 23 | 4 min read

Kenya’s Floriculture Success Relies on Its People, Here’s How KFC Ensures Their Welfare Through continuous improvement, rigorous requirements and independent verification, Kenya Flower Council’s Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standard (FOSS) has strengthened systems that protect workers while supporting the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the country’s flower sector.

Floral Events Floral Education Sustainability

Jun 11 | 9 min read

A Recap of IFTEX 2026 and What It Revealed About the Strength of Kenya's Flower Industry A round-up of what the expo looked like and what it all means for the flower industry in Kenya and the country's positioning globally.

Floral Events Sustainability Trending

Jun 06 | 11 min read

What Nairobi Told Us at IFTEX 2026 The answers to five questions from IFTEX 2026 said more about the future of floriculture than any panel could.

Thursd Now Sustainability Floral Events

Jun 05 | 7 min read

IFTEX 2026 Opens in Nairobi as Kenya Flower Sector Grows IFTEX 2026 opened in Nairobi for the thirteenth time, and the opening ceremony left no doubt about what flowers really mean to Kenya.

Voices of the Industry Floral Events

Jun 03 | 3 min read

Thursd Is at IFTEX 2026, Meet the Team and Discover So Much Meet the team and get to know a lot more about what they have to offer, including the Thursd Shop, a grower-to-florist channel built to give growers a smarter, more direct route to market.

Remarkable Floral Events Thursd Now

May 28 | 4 min read

Growtech Flowers: From Tissue Culture to Export-Ready Stems A young Kenyan companyturned propagation expertise into commercially relevant flower production for international markets.

Remarkable Floral Events Cut Flowers

May 27 | 3 min read

Kenya’s Flower Industry Gears up for Its Biggest Floral Trade Expo as IFTEX 2026 Arrives "This event offers a strategic platform to showcase Kenya’s global leadership in floriculture and strengthen confidence in the country’s horticultural sector.”

Remarkable Floral Education Floral Events

May 27 | 6 min read

Here Is Why You Should Visit the De Ruiter East Africa Booth at IFTEX 2026 With a strong breeding legacy and a portfolio tailored to market demand, their presence at this year’s event offers visitors a clear view of both their proven varieties and new introductions. Visit their Booth B4.12 for a lot more.

Remarkable Floral Events Roses

May 27 | 4 min read

Meet United Selections, Könst and Icon Selections at Their Joint Stand at IFTEX 2026 The three breeders jointly exhibit in Stand B5.01 during the event, which takes place in Nairobi's Visa Oshwal Center from June 2-4, 2026.

Remarkable Chrysanthemums Cut Flowers

May 27 | 6 min read

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