Posted on South Africa’s new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, effective June 2025, marks a turning point for local and international floriculture. By aligning with UPOV 1991 and TRIPS standards, the legislation expands protection to all plant species, extends rights for up to 30 years, and strengthens breeders’ ability to safeguard innovation. While challenges remain in enforcement and […]
Posted on Floral Daily recently featured one of our shareholder growers. Read more here: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9704628/growing-south-africa-s-national-flower/?utm_medium=email
Posted on Thursd. magazine recently asked the Managing Director of Future Fynbos 10 Questions. Find her take on things here; https://thursd.com/articles/10-questions-to-caroline-obrien
Posted on November is a pivotal month in the floriculture calendar, marked by two major trade fairs in the Netherlands. It can be confusing with two Tradefairs at the same time and so close to each other, but the major differences are outlined below: 1. Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair (RFH, Aalsmeer) Focus: Traders and Buyers within the […]
Posted on Sustainability is an essential but complex topic that spans a broad spectrum of issues. Its importance in modern agriculture is undeniable. By sharing knowledge, engaging in discussions, and offering practical examples, we can make sustainability more accessible to growers, florists, and consumers alike. Making Sustainability Manageable To address its complexity, sustainability must be broken down […]
Posted on London, United Kingdom (21 May 2024) — South Africa’s vibrant flora made a triumphant return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, earning a prestigious gold medal and bringing a much-needed burst of positive news and national pride. This victory, led by the acclaimed horticulturist and floral artist Leon Kluge, marks a celebrated comeback […]
Posted on South Africa is a country quite unlike many when it comes to its wide range of native flora. Different varieties of fynbos, proteas, and many others are native plants to this region. Even so, one of the most distinctive such plants is the Protea Ayoba® Arctic Ice. This flowering plant is a true marvel that […]
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Posted on Future Fynbos, a breeding company based in South Africa is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and what better way to celebrate it than with a new colour?! In this article more about Leucospermum, the export figures of this genus, the Ayoba® brand, the newly released Leucospermum colour, and what Future Fynbos has in the […]
Posted on Future Fynbos would like to congratulate Naomi Hattingh on her recent achievement winning the ISHS Young Minds Award at the XIV International Protea Research Symposium held during March 2022. ABOUT THE AWARD During each International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Symposium two Young Mind Awards for junior scientists will be given: one award for the best oral presentation given by a junior […]
Posted on Post Harvest Innovation Fund Sea Freight Trial in conjunction with Stellenbosch University Distant markets such as the South African cut flower industry are subject to a myriad of obstacles when tasked with the export of goods. Air freight provides the fastest route to international markets, however, debilitating air freight costs, prioritization of other cargo and […]
Posted on Future Fynbos on growing Protea after a challenging year Last year after the start of the Covid pandemic there was much uncertainty as to how the South African 2020 Proteaceae season would unfold. The white cynaroides ‘Arctic Ice, managed by Future Fynbos under the Ayoba® brand took a knock during its first peak in April/May […]
Posted on Impact of COVID-19 on National flower of South Africa Protea cynaroides, the National flower of South Africa comes in many colours and sizes. The demand for these and other Proteaceae has been increasing for several years now, but due to COVID-19, sales have come to a standstill. For the white cynaroides ‘Arctic Ice’, for example, […]
Posted on As the world’s largest floriculture crop roses of course dominate the IFTF. In 2019 however, the South African Fynbos was beautifully showcased at a few stands and stood out as something uniquely different. Coloriginz had an outstanding stand. Other stands showcasing Proteaceae were AFG together with Flora United Portugal, Afrex, Morgan Cargo as well as […]
Posted on Breeding and selecting new plant varieties is much like playing the game of mastermind. Wrong colour wrong shape or right colour wrong shape! In this ‘game’ you need to have a lot of patience as instead of hours it takes years. As a small private breeding company protection of new varieties through various intellectual property […]
Posted on Future Fynbos Ayoba® products reached good volumes in the 2018/2019 season with several products listed on the recent Cape Flora statistics Nov 2019. New products do not all reach commercial volumes and there is a long wait from developing a new product to it becoming available in commercial volumes. Ayoba® Jade Pearl maintained its position […]
