The 78th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will return to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from March 20–22, 2026. This year’s theme, “Orchid Escape,” invites visitors to explore the vivid beauty of orchids and the exotic environments they inhabit. Attendees can expect large-scale floral displays in the Exhibit Hall, contemporary floral arrangements, workshops, an international orchid sale and local artwork inspired by orchids. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Judging will be conducted by the internationally recognized American Orchid Society panel. Tickets are available online

The Supervisory Board of Royal FloraHolland said interim Chief Financial Officer Hendrik Jan Roel will leave at the start of 2026 to join Jumbo Supermarkets, where he has accepted a permanent position. Roel’s temporary appointment followed CFO David van Mechelen’s move to acting CEO after CEO Pieter Bootsma went on medical leave. The company said Bootsma’s recovery is progressing, and he is expected to begin a gradual return in January 2026. “ I am delighted that Pieter Bootsma's health is improving to such an extent that he will be able to return to RFH gradually and step by step from January

Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC announced that it has acquired Georgia State Floral Distributors, a family-owned floral distributor with operations in Savannah and Augusta, GA. The acquisition supports DVFG’s ongoing growth strategy and its commitment to serving retail florists, event designers and mass-market floral professionals nationwide. The addition of Georgia State Floral Distributors strengthens DVFG’s presence in the Southeast and complements its existing cold-chain fleet delivery service from Maine to South Carolina, as well as service across the Midwest. Founded in 1954, Georgia

Chrysal International announced the acquisition of Spring from Holland, a company known for its high-quality flower and plant care products, spray paints and extensive global network within the florist market. The purchase follows a successful period of strategic collaboration between the two companies. For years, Spring has been a trusted brand among florists worldwide, recognized for its reliability, innovative color solutions and strong understanding of floral professionals’ needs. The company has built a loyal customer base and established itself as a preferred industry partner. Chrysal

1-800-FLOWERS.COM is now available on DoorDash, bringing its iconic floral arrangements and gifts directly to customers through the DoorDash app. Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, the new partnership expands DoorDash’s retail and gifting category, pairing convenient ordering and on-demand delivery with the reliability and quality of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s established florist network. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is the largest floral retailer network available on DoorDash in the United States. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with DoorDash. By meeting customers on platforms they

Royal FloraHolland announced it will permanently discontinue the reusable Fc510 flower box, effective Friday, Jan. 2. The cooperative said the decision, first signaled last May, stems primarily from high costs associated with the box’s limited seasonal use. Royal FloraHolland noted that a range of alternative packaging options is available for customers. Following consultations with the FPC Amaryllis and multiple users, the organization decided the Fc510 will be phased out after the 2025–26 season, allowing growers and buyers time to transition to other solutions. Key dates: Friday, Jan. 2