All Flowers articles – Page 19
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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.
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ArticleKenyan reinvention
Kenya is set to reinvent itself as a source of fruit, vegetables and flowers following one of the toughest 12 months for trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleFlowers ready to defy tough times for crucial month
Flower sales have had to fight to win a share of consumers’ hard-earned cash in the last two years. Ahead of the crucial April trading period, Jackie Mitchell assesses the mood of the industry
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ArticleNCGM decision draws closer
The working transition of New Covent Garden Market businesses will provide the crux of the market authority’s decision to shape its future.
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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ArticleFlamingo replaces UK md John Hackett
Flamingo UK managing director John Hackett has left the company, it has emerged this week.
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ArticleStewarts of Tayside claims grower gong
Vegetable producer Stewarts of Tayside claimed the overall prize at this year’s Grower of the Year Awards last week.
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ArticleEcologist issues Lake Naivasha warning
Kenya’s Lake Naivasha is being “bled dry” by our demand for flowers in the UK, a leading UK ecologist has warned.
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ArticleThe Greenery unveils €100m exotics division
The Greenery has launched a dedicated exotics division that is expected to handle €100 million of product within the next five years.
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Supplies steady as retailers fill shelves despite hurdles
As Egypt’s political future unfolds along the banks of the Nile, fresh produce in the shape of strawberries and oranges
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ArticleHerb trade capitalises on the craze for cooking
Jamie Oliver and other TV chefs have been credited with helping revive interest in fresh-cut herbs, with the category having seen impressive value and volume sales increases over the past year. But despite the impressive figures, the trade is still targeting further growth. Sonya Hook reports on what is next for the sector
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Egypt situation is tough for suppliers
It’s hard when you live in a relatively stable country like the UK to really understand what is happening in Egypt right
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Guernsey glass to push herb trade
A Guernsey herb production company is applying for permission to build an acre of modern glass - something unheard of for many years on the island.
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ArticleWhere now for the UK flower industry?
With the last major UK chrysanthemum grower cutting its final crop last month, Chloe Ryan asks what the future holds for the domestic cut flower trade
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ArticleSeeds of change
At a time of economic uncertainty, innovation could take a backseat as the fresh produce industry turns to a tried and trusted offer. But seed houses throughout the world are instead working tirelessly to bring interesting and profit-making new fruit and vegetable varieties to the fields, as Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Chrysanthemum site converts to soft fruit
The UK’s soft-fruit industry has been boosted by the news that a leading flower nursery is to be converted to strawberry production.