2020 has been a roller coaster ride for business. The flower business has been gone through many ups and downs throughout the year. Some business struggles to survive, some shut down and some have come up with innovative ways and strategies to keep moving forward. The floriculture industry is characterized by high demand during a key holiday such as Valentine’s…
Polish Born, German immigrant boy, and successful businessman living in Dubai Matthias Mende have come a long way from his humble beginning. We all love success stories as they make us believe in our dreams, give us hope, and motivate us to work toward our goal. As Tony Robbins says, “success leaves clues”. We are going to love, admire, and…
Black Tulip Flowers is one of the largest growers and exporter of fresh-cut flowers from Kenya. Black tulips have their farms at various locations in Kenya and employ thousands of people. They have their presence in all verticals of floriculture business from farms, wholesale, retail florist shops, and modernized online flower delivery business. Their operations are spread in UAE, Saudi…
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide lockdowns and subsequent travel restrictions by national governments in most countries, that disrupted supply chains across the globe and seriously affected the floriculture industry in Kenya in many ways. The period from March through May has the peak holiday season for the flower growers that cover International Women’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s…
Gypsophila Paniculata commonly known as Baby’s breath is one of my most favorite filler flowers. These tiny little delicate clusters of white flowers are just divine and add grace, purity, and add freshness to any arrangements and have a childlike innocence. Traditionally, Gypsophila is used as filler flowers by the florist but due to its attractiveness and ability to transform…
We met many people in the course of life but very few have a huge impact on our life. Managing Director of Soex Flora, one of the largest exporter of roses from India, Mr. Arif Fazlani is one of the leaders having a great influence on people. A man with vision and conviction of doing the right thing no matter…