All Flowers articles – Page 14
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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
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ArticleCertis digs deep
Since it was established just over a decade ago, Certis Europe has developed a reputation as a major supplier of crop protection and integrated pest management products. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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ArticleNCGM traders fear Olympic disruption
Traders at London's New Covent Garden Market have raised fears of major upheaval and lost business due to the restrictions of the Olympic Route Network (ORN).
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ArticleScots scientists in Varroa breakthrough
New money for research to halt honey-bee killer Varroa mites has led to a breakthrough for scientists in Scotland.
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ArticleAsociafruit warns of stonefruit decline
Early nectarine, peach and plum output from the southern Spanish region of Andalusia is likely to fall significantly on recent season averages.
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ArticlePolice plan to use London flower market as strategic base
New Covent Garden Flower Market is to be used as a base for police during the Olympic and Paralympic Games if new plans get the go-ahead from the local council.