In the lead up to Valentine’s Day on February 14, Americans alone will spend roughly $3.1 billion on flowers, the equivalent of the GDP of Bhutan. International totals, while unavailable, are likely ...

AALSMEER, Netherlands - The Netherlands is fighting to retain its crown as the world's top auction house for flowers as growers in Africa and elsewhere increasingly sell directly to buyers. The ...

More than 20 million stems are auctioned daily near Amsterdam at the world’s largest flower market. But the Internet and globalization have decentralized the market, casting its future into doubt.

The Dutch market is a global blossom powerhouse but sales are withering as virus-hit countries hunker down. Spring is usually the busiest time of year at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction in the Netherlands ...