News Categories: Algemeen
Interview John Amand of Jacques Amand International
Found in: News11 July 2023
For more than 90 years, Jacques Amand has offered flower bulbs in many varieties to discerning gardeners. The company began as a flower shop on the Strand, a shopping street in London, when Jean Jacques Amand arrived there from the Netherlands. Since then, the company has grown into a major supplier of flower bulbs, from established favourites to rare and unusual, and his company is renowned for the diversity and quality of bulbs offered to customers around the world.
The importance of cyber security in the horticultural sector
Found in: News28 February 2023
What if your organisation is infiltrated by cybercriminals? That’s a question every company should ask itself, according to Patrick Hakvoort, infrastructure manager at Anthura. Hackers look at what data they can use for themselves or how they can take money from a company.
Excellent results for pot Anthuriums at 14°C in the retail phase
Found in: News23 January 2023
Given the current energy situation, the consumption of heat and electricity in cultivation should be minimized. This offers great opportunities because Anthurium is robust and a survivor by nature. A unique property of Anthurium is that it can be grown in a humid climate combined with moderate temperatures. However, specific conditions must be met. Garden centres are also lowering the temperature to 14-15°C, as a result of the higher energy costs they face. But what effect does that have on pot Anthuriums?
Anthura takes over Bromeliad breeding activities of Handelskwekerij van der Velden
Found in: News16 November 2022
Anthura and Handelskwekerij van der Velden have reached a binding agreement whereby Anthura will take over the Bromeliad breeding activities and young plant production of seed and tissue culture varieties of Handelskwekerij van der Velden.
Interview with Sitio Kolibri
Found in: News18 October 2022
Dutch immigrants Theo and Lisette Breg started the company Sítio Kolibri in 1989 in the city of Holambra, Brazil. Today, their daughters Gabriela and Regina run the company together with their husbands. We talk with Gabriela and Regina about the company, its developments, and the future.
Dedicated to your future
Found in: News18 October 2022
From 9-11 November, the annual Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair will take place, where you can find us in stand 7.28. We face the future with confidence and are looking forward to this fair, despite the situation in our sector and in the world.
Kunming Anthura Open Days a huge success
Found in: News18 October 2022
At the show greenhouse in Songming, more than 60 commercial pot Anthurium varieties and more than 170 commercial pot Phalaenopsis varieties were displayed. In addition to these new varieties, visitors could also check out the different appearances of our products.
How are our new Sales Managers Gert and Richard doing?
Found in: News12 September 2022
Gert Hoogendoorn and Richard Smit have been working as Sales Managers for a year now. A year in which an awful lot has been going on: high energy prices, high inflation, and the war in Ukraine are putting pressure on sales in Europe and the changed political situations in a number of countries in South America also play a role. As a result, our sales department continually adjusts and thinks constructively along in order to provide the best possible service to our customers. We met with Gert (orchids) and Richard (Anthurium) to find out how they have been doing in the past year.
Naima Fatih introduces herself…
Found in: News12 September 2022
Since June, I have been working as a documents and logistics employee. After having worked as a shipping agent for over 13 years, it was time for a new challenge. I wanted a position at the other side of the logistics chain and so I ended up at Anthura.
The new sophisticated red ‘Rambla’
Found in: News12 September 2022
Check out this versatile and cold tolerant flower with a chic look. This radiant and warm red Anthurium cut flower feels at home in any bouquet or arrangement, from classic to contemporary picking bouquets.
Interview with Claudia Broch, Orchid Ambassador in the Netherlands
Found in: News12 September 2022
After being an ambassador for Anthurium for almost six years, I am part of the Orchidee Nederland team since January to promote the beautiful Orchids. I want to ensure that the Orchid is seen as the carefree plant to take your interior to a higher level!
An impression of a successful FlowerTrials and AnthuraConnects
Found in: News23 June 2022
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming back many international clients during the FlowerTrials. They had the opportunity to get a closer look at our beautiful varieties, novelties and concepts as well as our promising future varieties.
During the FlowerTrials, we open our doors for you!
Found in: News23 May 2022
Terug van weg geweest, eindelijk! Na drie jaar zetten wij met de FlowerTrials® onze deuren open, waarbij wij veelbelovende rassen, noviteiten en concepten zullen presenteren. Een overvloed aan orchideeën en anthurium worden in onze showkas gepresenteerd.
New head office opened for and by Anthura employees
Found in: News28 April 2022
Friday 22 April, we have proudly opened our new head office together with all our employees. The grand opening took place by raising the special opening flag, fireworks and an opening speech by Iwan and Mark van der Knaapen Marco van Herk. Afterwards, all employees had the chance to explore the new building from the inside and outside and to have a chat while enjoying a snack and a drink.
Anthura opts for a more sustainable substrate
Found in: News25 March 2022
Peat exploitation is causing natural areas to disappear, resulting in climate change. Peat as a substrate is therefore not sustainable. Anthura has started investigating possible alternatives.
Tremendo: heart-shaped and full of passion!
Found in: News17 February 2022
The huge number of medium-sized red flowers that this plant produces in a short period of time makes Tremendo® a real eye-catcher. The name Tremendo is not without reason, derived from the English word ‘tremendous’, which means grandiose and awesome.
Anthura’s Crop Optimization Department
Found in: News17 February 2022
The crop optimization department focuses primarily on cultivation techniques throughout the chain. From breeding to lab-based propagation, and from growing young plants to cultivation at customers’ facilities, André and Menno advise clients about growth properties of Anthura varieties and crops.
Anthura Sevilla embraces, enchants and seduces
Found in: News17 February 2022
The Anthura Sevilla variety is named after one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and this splendid Phalaenopsis pot plant is most certainly beautiful. The special floral design embraces, enchants and seduces; Sevilla lives up to its name. It is a real eye-catcher that has immediately claimed its rightful place in the range.
Anthura Modena raises the standard for yellow flowers with a red lip
Found in: News20 January 2022
Anthura is proud to present the Anthura Modena breed to the general public. This variety has a nice plant structure and produces plenty of flowers and branches, with a high percentage producing three branches.
First update new construction 2022
Found in: News20 January 2022
In this new year, we look forward to the completion of the renovation of our new headquarters on Anthuriumweg. We’re putting in a lot of hard work, but there is still a lot to do.
Interview with Somma Fratelli
Found in: News20 January 2022
Hans Prins (Account Manager Anthurium) and Andre Lont (Crop Specialist Anthurium) visited Somma Fratelli during their trip to Italy. The company, based in Gragnano (NA), is owned by the four brothers. We talked to the brothers about their company and the development and application of their proprietary tool: Somma Guiding System (SGS).
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Found in: News24 December 2021
We wish you and your family, friends and colleagues, a wonderful holiday season and a successful and above all healthy 2022.
New varieties deserve the spotlight
Found in: News12 November 2021
New varieties have been introduced to the market for decades. The latest bred varieties used to be put in the spotlight at trade fairs and open house days. If the grower then offered his new asset at the auction, the news quickly spread by word of mouth and within a short time everyone knew of the existence of this new flower or plant.
Challenges in the Chinese market
Found in: News4 November 2021
In Kunming, where our Chinese location is situated, we can operate at all times at a level where our customers experience little or no inconvenience.
Attractive colour shades: Ritma en Melito
Found in: News8 November 2021
What do the pink Anthurium pot plant Melito® and the red Anthurium pot plant Ritma® have in common? They feature tonal colours between the spadix and the bracts. Read more…
Further specialization in Anthuriums and Orchids
Found in: News5 November 2021
As of 1 September, the position of Sales Manager has been split into Anthuriums and orchids. This allows us to strengthen our specialization in Anthuriums and orchids within our sales team. Gert Hoogendoorn and Richard Smit have taken up the challenge as Sales Manager for Orchids and Sales Manager for Anthuriums respectively.
Innovative and sustainable breeding requires technological development
Found in: News2 November 2021
Technological development is the order of the day at all levels of our company. In this article we give a look behind the scenes into our breeding department.
Farao is of royal stature
Found in: News3 November 2021
A flower with the name Farao® might suggest that it can no longer keep up with the characteristics of modern times. Nothing could be further from the truth: Farao is rightfully an innovative variety.
Interview with Evelien van Tongerlo
Found in: News26 October 2021
As a breeding company, research is an important pillar, the results of which are of great importance for innovation in the broadest sense of the word.he growth of a plant and the factors that influence it, determine the final cultivation time and quality. It is therefore very important that you understand and measure the growth properly. We talked to Heleen Bastiaanssen, Marcel van Twist and Evelien van Tongerlo PhD, about their joint research into plant growth.
We welcome you at the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair!
Found in: News14 October 2021
From 3 to 5 November we would like to welcome you at our stand 21.8 in hall 1 at the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. Here we present a top selection of novelties, introductions and concepts of Phalaenopsis and Anthurium pot plants, Anthurium cut flowers, Cambria and Zygopetalum.
Meet our new Managers Sales
Found in: News2 September 2021
With the departure of Rick Kroon, we are giving further substance to the specialization by splitting up the position of Commercial Manager. With pride we can inform you that we fill these positions from our own ranks with Gert Hoogendoorn as Manager Sales Orchids and Richard Smit as Manager Sales Anthurium.
Interview with the International Trade and Logistics department
Found in: News23 July 2021
Every day tens of thousands of plants are shipped to dozens of countries in and outside Europe. This involves tight planning and organization and good cooperation with organizations such as Naktuinbouw and forwarding agents. A shipment requires the right documents and good coordination, both internally and with the customer. This work takes place in the International Trade and Logistics department, which consists of two employees.
Interview with Anthuriana Dominicana
Found in: News16 July 2021
Patrick Vez is one of Anthura’s first growers and he still is. With a total surface of 8 hectares of greenhouses and shade houses, Anthuriana Dominicana produces millions of plants and flowers every year. We spoke with Patrick about his company in the Caribbean, its history, the current situation and the future.
In conversation with Sander Smeding – Kunming Anthura
Found in: News9 July 2021
In 2006, Anthura opened a production site of Anthurium pot plants in China. Kunming Anthura Horticulture Ltd. is located in Songming, near Kunming. In 2008, Managing Director Sander Smeding moved to China to manage and further develop the company.
Our new show greenhouse inspires the entire chain
Found in: News18 June 2021
A visit, both physically and digitally, to our regular show greenhouse has not been possible for almost half a year. After its renovation, it is now ready to receive you!