All Flowers articles – Page 18
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Agrexco faces tough financial test
Israeli exporter Agrexco revealed it made a loss of some Shk70m (€14.2m) during 2010 on turnover of Shk2.5bn (€508m).
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Riccadonna loses second licence
Hesketh Bank grower and labour supplier Riccadonna Produce has had its gangmaster’s licence revoked for the second time as the Gangmaster’s Licensing Authority (GLA) uncovered a string of abuses at the Lancashire firm.
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ArticleMorrisons acquires flower business
Morrisons has acquired Flower World, one of the UK’s largest wholesale flower businesses.
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Berry Gardens contributes to gold-medal win
Berry Gardens’ fruit contributed to a gold-medal win at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show for the Championing British garden created by Waitrose and the NFU.
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ArticleHas indoor production hit a glass ceiling?
Glasshouse production in Europe and the UK is under severe pressure as low returns make it difficult to fund reinvestment. Chloe Ryan reports
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ArticleBritish flowers land royal approval
A stunning display showcasing the best of British flowers, plants and produce has not only won its 15th consecutive gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also won a royal seal of approval.
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ArticleCo-op backs project to hit back at flower imports
Yorkshire farmers have announced a new marketing organisation backed by The Co-operative enabling UK growers to fight back against the high volumes of imported flowers.
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ArticleTaking the world to market
At a time when almost every major wholesale market in the UK is considering, or has undergone, a redevelopment to tackle ageing structures and reflect transformed cities, there are also major changes happening around the world. Alex Lawson travelled to Turkey to discover what approaches are being taken across the globe
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ArticleChelsea Flower Show reaches for the stars
The Queen, Gwyneth Paltrow and Barbara Windsor were among the stars in attendance at the ever-glamorous Chelsea Flower Show this week.
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ArticleIndies flourish as flower sector evolves
It is well known that flowers and pot plants are considered luxuries and post-recession, this has set a challenge for a dynamic sector. The supermarkets are taking hold of the category, while florists are pushing creativity and adding value. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines what it takes to succeed in the current climate
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ArticleFlorist lets down hair for Disney competition
Online flower retailer iFlorist has again teamed up with entertainment giant Disney to promote Disney’s latest Blu-Ray and DVD release, Tangled.
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ArticleFull steam ahead for the UK’s future food basket
With its diverse microclimates and advanced technology, Scotland has a multitude of crops to offer from soft fruit and potatoes to herbs and garlic, as well as many successful routes to market. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from a nation continuing to make huge progress
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ArticleStonefruit players keep fruit moving ahead of peak
It is a notoriously tricky period for the stonefruit category, but the supply chain is working hard to keep volumes moving ahead of supply and demand getting back on track from May. So what’s in store for the coming months? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleWaitrose in bloom with new salad add-on range
Waitrose’s salad aisle is in bloom with the launch of a new range of edible flowers aimed at the salad market.
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ArticleRe:fresh finalists unveiled
The finalists for this year's Re:fresh have been announced with some of the industry's biggest players among the nominees.
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ArticleSeeds of change
The Republic of Ireland is the land of the plenty when it comes to fresh produce, with potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, carrots and leafy salads being produced in abundance. But as the younger generation of entrepreneurs and long-running traditional firms strive to take the industry forward with innovative marketing and product development, issues such as aggressive tactics, economic unrest and rising costs are proving a challenge. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the leading growing area of North County Dublin.
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ArticleDutch Flower Group and Mavuno agree deal
A deal has been brokered to bring together two flower giants in a reshuffle that will affect supermarket supply and may boost home-grown supplies.
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Interflora battles M&S
Interflora is hopeful that the EU’s Court of Justice will rule in its favour over an ongoing dispute with Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleRedevelopment or revolution?
Change is in the air at one of the UK’s largest and most profitable fruit, vegetable and flower markets. The goal is to redevelop to become a force to be reckoned with internationally, learning from markets such as Rungis International. However, with three years until any kind of construction gets underway, Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the road to progress is never smooth
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ArticleBritish flower industry concerned
The British flower industry is fearful that a late Easter means it will miss out on an important sales opportunity.