All Flowers articles – Page 27
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ArticleStepping up the pace
Since the Dutch government announced its aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent, grower co-operative The Greenery has jumped into action. Elizabeth O’Keefe visited the Netherlands to investigate the innovative projects coming to fruition.
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FPC hits back at flower allegations
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has hit back against increased criticism surrounding flower imports from Africa, as the spotlight returned to ‘food miles’ around Mother’s Day.
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DLV Plant hosts bulb meet
DLV Plant UK has announced it will be organising an introductory meeting for bulb and flower growers in Lincolnshire.
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Winchester Growers offers qualifications
Winchester Growers has signed a contract with a national training provider, Intec Business Colleges, to offer staff NVQs that will aid them in their career progression
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ArticleAndalusia presents united front
For the first time, more than 18,000 growers across the region of Andalusia have united under the newly formed organisation, Hortyfruta, to represent and strengthen their standing on the European stage. Alex Lawson visited the fertile fields of southern Spain to find out more.
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ArticleUK flowers set for £50m windfall
British flower growers are set to enjoy a potential windfall of £50 million from the weakness of sterling against the euro.
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Floristry looks to youth
The floristry industry has backed apprenticeships saying they have a key role to play in maintaining and improving productivity in difficult economic times, according to sector skills council Lantra.
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Bedding plants push for UK
The British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) and the Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has launched a new campaign this month to promote the money-saving benefits of bedding plants to UK consumers.
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ArticleSolid southern campaign keeps category buoyant
The southern hemisphere has served up a strong campaign over the last few months. As the northern hemisphere prepares to take the reins, Laura Gould takes a look back at the last quarter and finds out what might be in store this spring.
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ArticlePetal push for FloraHolland
Flower specialists are gearing up for next month’s FloraHolland Trade Fair in Naaldwijk with wholesalers, suppliers and promotional teams throughout the industry set to attend.
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ArticleBickel Group finds its niche
Israeli flower and vegetable producer Bickel Group has defied the credit crunch and moved the company’s business forward in the UK with new niche line offers.
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ArticleFlowers still going strong
A difficult and pressured time for flower suppliers and florists alike, Valentine’s Day is not the hot potato that it used to be, but with Mothering Sunday coming up on March 22, the flower industry remains optimistic. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleShort on cues
With low light levels and cold temperatures in the UK, a shortfall is on the cards for the English cucumber season. Similar weather-related problems in Spain have driven up prices, while the weak sterling has brought both ups and downs for UK growers and suppliers. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleChelsea sponsors sought
The NFU is appealing for sponsors for its hugely popular British growers’ display at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Green shoots for floristry industry
Students at the Writtle College Floristry Department participated in an Industry Week to enhance the students’ learning experience and prepare them for the floristry industry.
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ArticleRising up the agenda
Wholesale markets, in the UK and on the world stage, slipped off the radar for many years due to the inexorable growth of the multiples and widespread contraction across the industry. But change is definitely in the air, and in recent times the sector has rallied together and fought to re-establish its reputation, both in the fresh produce supply chain and in the eyes of local and national governments. So are wholesale markets well and truly back on the agenda? Laura Gould investigates.
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ArticleWay down South
In the fourth of FPJ’s series of articles on Total Produce’s UK wholesale operations, Tommy Leighton visits the team at the Southampton branch, on the South Coast.
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Floricultural report examines market
Increased sourcing from low-cost countries along with online trade in logistics such as sea transportation and packaging will likely boost global floriculture trade over the coming years, according to a new report.
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.