All Flowers articles – Page 14
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ArticleThe Bourne strategy
As Britain’s second-biggest supermarket, Asda is in the spotlight like few other retailers, and in one of the most volatile years for the industry, has much to contend with in sourcing fruit and veg. Michael Barker went to meet produce category director Rick Bourne to find out more
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ArticleGuidebook for spray roses launches
A Dutch rose breeder claims it has released the first ever guidebook for spray roses.
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Court date for World Flowers man
Simon Ball, formerly of World Flowers, has been charged with eight separate fraud offences and bailed to appear before Winchester Crown Court on 4 February next year.
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ArticleKenya books London showcase
Kenya is organising an export conference on 2 August and 3 August to showcase its offer to UK importers and buyers.
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ArticleHackett case set for August
Former Flamingo UK MD John Hackett’s fraud case is due to be heard in Luton Crown Court on 3 August.
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ArticleSmall is beautiful
Despite being smaller than its competitors, Western International has carved out an important role for itself and has a loyal customer base that relies on the market for a range of exotics. Lisa Kjellsson report
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ArticleMarket forces
Around the country there is a thriving wholesale scene. Kathy Hammond reports on the current state of play
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ArticleMixing it up
Cross-breeding techniques have added colour and interest to the fresh produce aisles. Thomas Hobbs finds out what goes on behind the scenes of varietal development
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ArticleVegpro attracts funding for Ghana expansion
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, has announced a $7 million investment to support the expansion of the Kenyan Vegpro group into Ghana.
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NFU and Waitrose go for gold at Hampton Court
A display showcasing the best that British growers have to offer is heading to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which starts tomorrow.
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ArticleBouquets of glory
The cream of the world’s athletes will receive a beautiful bunch of English flowers with their medals this year. Samantha Lyster finds out where they will come from
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Summer is here... on the shelves at least
The summer may still be a long time in coming, but the shelves are bursting with English strawberries regardless, with
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ArticleHeathrow could face cargo handler strike
London airport could be set for disruption to cargo services from Wednesday after talks broke down
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ArticleNew tomato research 'lowers production costs'
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the domesticated tomato in a breakthrough that could lower production costs for growers of tomato crops.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market: All about the people
New Covent Garden Market, in its various forms, has been around for centuries, but continues to be at the forefront of supplying London’s food, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleProduce fit for a Queen
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, FPJ shines a spotlight on some of the businesses that have helped make the trade what it is today. By way of introduction, David Shapley looks back at how the industry has changed since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne
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ArticleBernard Sparkes: How to grow the future of the fresh produce industry by learning from the past
As I approach retirement after nearly 54 years working in British horticulture, I believe it to be a fantastic industry
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ArticleGreen Fingers
Horticulturalist and fresh produce devotee Alan Titchmarsh discusses the challenge of keeping the public turned on to fresh produce with Stephen Milton
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ArticleStemming the crisis
Recession-conscious shoppers are buying fewer flowers and plants in a bid to keep costs down. Now, as Lisa Kjellsson reports, the ornamental industry warns it is slowly wilting
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ArticlePutting east London on the map
As New Spitalfields Market approaches its 21st anniversary, traders are looking to the future and the opportunities it presents. Lisa Kjellsson reports