Inside the world's largest flower market—the likely source of your Valentine's bouquet

Some 20 million flowers are sold each day at the historic Aalsmeer Flower Auction in the Netherlands—more than half the ...
Air Cargo Week

Aalsmeer: The beating heart of global flower trade

Near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport lies one of the most remarkable and bustling hubs of global horticulture: the sprawling ...
Sixth Tone

In Photos: 24 Hours at Asia’s Largest Flower Market

Ahead of Chinese New Year, sellers at Dounan Flower Market headed into their busiest weeks amid changing weather and rising online competition.

‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers in some countries for Valentine’s Day

But from florists in traditional markets to social media sellers angling for attention on TikTok, dollar bills rolled and pinned together to resemble a floral bouquet are increasingly rivaling fresh ...

Tariffs threaten Colombian flower industry amid Valentine's Day rush

By Javier Andres Rojas and Camilo Cohecha BOGOTA, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening ...