“In the first 3 weeks of August, the market was quite good and the total rose prices were about 25% higher than last year’s prices on the same period,” Head of the Roses Department, Ishai Sharon kicks off this week’s flower market review. Ishai continues to state that unfortunately from 23rd August until Wednesday 28th August,…
The market report for August started on a very positive note as the Head of the Roses Department Ishai Sharon informs us. In his report, he confirms that the opening of auction sales in August has indeed started with impressive prices. The start of this month has finally given him hope and optimism that this…
The PJ Dave Group began its operations in 1990, the farm was started by Mr. Pravin Dave & Mrs. Elizabeth Dave with one major goal, to grow and export the highest quality fresh cut roses to customers around the world. The PJ Dave motto which says, “providing roses for every emotion” is indeed true and factual…
The 15th edition of the Naivasha Horticultural Fair, Africa’s largest horticultural fair, will be held this year on the 15th-16th September 2017. This event is going to be held at the Naivasha Sports Club, where it will show-cases products and services from stake-holders in the horticultural industry. We are happy to announce that Flower Optimal…
The market report in Europe for this week was rather negative. Ishai Sharon, Rose’s Department Manager, informs the team that the weather in Europe was extremely hot due to the summer season starting quite early; this made it possible for high local production levels that resulted in very low demand for the flowers and ended…
The IFTEX show was held from 7th to the 9th June, 2017 at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya. This year’s event was the 6th since inauguration. The show attracted 211 exhibiting companies from Kenya and various other African countries and buyers from across the world including new markets such as China. The Flower Optimal Connection team was…
According to Ishai Sharon, the last 10 days the market price has been extremely low, this was witnessed more in the sales of all special red roses. The major reasons for this situation as noted by Ishai were: The floral market had 2 short weeks; week 21 and week 23 only had 4 sale days instead of…
Led by Managing Director Shemulik Kedem, Flower Optimal Connection will, as previous years, be participating at the 2017 IFTEX Show to be held in Nairobi at the Oshwal Center 7-9 June. Special Message for Summer-Flowers Growers During the 2017 IFTEX show, Dudi Bonomo who is responsible for the SUMMER FLOWERS department at Flower Optimal Connection…
After a week of planning, we were set for our next adventure to one of Kenya’s most impressive flower growers, Everflora Flower Farm. Following an exciting and eventful journey, we arrive at farm where we are immediately impressed by the ever welcoming staff and the sight of the expansive farm. The farm which was established…
Mt Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak, forms an imposing background while majestically staring down at the idyllic expanse of Timau near Nanyuki in Kenya. It is amidst this picturesque setting that Chui Farm, the newest venture by AAA Growers is located. Chui Farm produces some of the most exclusive and exceptional Kenyan roses under the…
