A grim carnation does not occur normally in nature . To get them blue , genetic modification is want . By using this proficiency , breeding company Suntory Flowers created a collection of gamy carnations , including seven big Dianthus caryophyllus and four minis . According to Cory Sanchez of Florigene Flowers , there is a continued growth of requirement from unlike markets around the Earth . The carnations are grown and export by Florigene Flowers and this week , they will introduce their darkest smorgasbord Moonvista in Europe .
“ GMO flowers are wide take by the oecumenical public . Generally , people see this as a flower , which is not consumed such as food . Because it is not eaten , there has not been many objection about the varieties over the years . There are a few people who will not purchase the product because of its GMO nature and we understand this . ”
Cory Sanchez and Monica Useche of Florigene , Ed Groot of Fresh Chain and Keisuke Matsui of Suntory at Proflora 2019 in Bogota , Colombia presenting their blue carnations and blue climb up Applause . In the arrangement , the Moonvista ™ was incorporate .
Introducing Moonvista in EuropeThis calendar week , at theInternational Flower Trade Fair(booth D5.17 ) , Florigene Flowers will inclose the dark distort Moonvista to the European market . “ There is a continued demand for GMO carnations from Florigene . The last distich of years we have seen a rattling increase in requirement for Florigene Moonaqua . We require requirement will be unassailable for Florigene Moonvista , because it is a raw variety for the European market . There are a lot of Bourgogne , coloured or purple carnation that look very like . Florigene Moonvista on the other hand , is singular for its eggplant color and velvet looking texture . Florigene Moonvista will add to the other assortments of Florigene Moonaqua , Florigene Moontea , and Florigene Moonlite . ”
PreferencesWhat the sales numbers reflect , the market cares more about the colors and the uniqueness of the flowers and the vase spirit . For example for several year Florigene Moonlite was popular . In late geezerhood we have escort a shift to Florigene Moonaqua . This , the markets still see as a unparalleled color . The requirement for Florigene Moonaqua continues to grow . ”
Florigene bloom export to countries which approve GMOs . Each market has different preferences for color . “ For instance , in the North - Eastern region of the United States , one would assume , that Florigene Moonvista would be democratic in the fall season . However , we found that Florigene Moonlite which is lilac , is more in requirement in the Fall . Generally , we see Florigene Moonvista being more democratic in orbit of the humanity which run to be warm , whereas the lighter color are prefer in darker or colder environments . eld ago we start to see a trend for Florigene Moonvista increment during the marriage time of year and summer political party . Because there has been a drop in wedding we have see to it a svelte drop for Florigene Moonvista . In Japan , Moonvista is perceived as a alone and noble color , which is very good as one of the colour variation for plan bouquets and arrangements . ”Sharing the Florigene / Suntory ’s chronicle in RussiaThis week , Florigine will be presenting their products in the Netherlands , at the IFTF , but they were already on the road last week . At three different city in Russia ( Kazan , Moscow and St. Petersburg ) , they held seminars . The main purpose was to have Florigene / Suntory ’s recollective timehistoryfor blue bloom Research and Development to client in Russia . " take Mr. Tanaka ’s ( who has been in charge of the GM programme ) lecture , the audience understand why it was very unmanageable to bring out a dingy flower . Moon Carnation is already in the food market and it was a great opportunity for Blue Rose Applause which is just introduced this year in Russia " , order Masashi Matsumura of Suntory . All of the seminars were posted as springy video recording through each Instagram account .
Below an impression of the seminars in the 3 different city
At April Flowers in Kazan ( Click here for the hypertrophied image )
October 29 ( Tue ) at April Flowers in KazanThe opened business firm show include a flower design lecture . Around 50 florists attended the seminar . " Most of the mass saw hand clapping for the first time and they were impressed especially for the story behind it . The most interesting comment from the audience was that they did n’t think the products are down but now they understand how Suntory has taken time and effort to develop it so they said they can explain that to their customers as well .
At 7Flowers in Moscow
October 31(Thu ) at 7Flowers in Moscow7Flowers , one of the vainglorious importer in Russia was their second stop . It was an indoor effect and they presented their product to 20 citizenry at the sales and marketing section . 7Flower has offices in two other cities in Russia so this event was post through their Instagram to share with other employees .
At Las Flores in St. Petersburg ( Click here for the enlarged picture)November 1 ( Fri ) at Las Flores in St PetersburgAt Las Flores in St Petersburg , they declare an open theatre show including a flush plan speech . The audience included around 65 Florists ( Note : There was a garb code . The consultation had to wear purple clothes ) .
At Las Flores in St Petersburg ( tick here for the enlarged picture )
For more informationFresh Chain(Representative Importer in EU)Ed GrootEmail:[email protected ]
SuntoryMasashi MatsumuraEmail:[email protected]www.suntory.com
FlorigeneCory SanchezEmail:[email protected]Monica UsecheEmail:[email protected]www.florigene.com
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