All Flowers articles – Page 39
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ArticleSpotlight on bulbs
The bulb sector, in common with many others, is having to contend with problems related to the weather, pest and disease, and increased consolidation among growers. But, as Michael Barker finds out, the industry remains upbeat.
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ArticleWaitrose backs the English rose
Waitrose has made a commitment to stock ‘forgotten’ varieties of English roses as part of a drive to stock British flowers.
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Kenya fights back
Kenya’s vice president Moody Awori has asked the Kenya high commission in London to aggressively lobby policy makers in the UK against imposing restrictions on airlifted horticultural produce from Kenya.
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ArticlePromoting the interests of UK flowers and plants
Andrea Caldecourt took over as chief executive of the Flowers & Plants Association earlier this year. She talks to Emma Haslett about her hopes for the future of the organisation, her route into the industry and the importance of good promotion.
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ArticleCGMA thinks green
New Covent Garden looks set to become one of the capital’s greenest places of business as it steps up its war on waste.
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ArticleSweet music at Southport
Flavour Fresh Salads faced the music at the recent Southport Flower show.
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Fair Florema, Fair Plants
Dutch ornamental supplier Florema Young Plants has gained the FFP label.
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NFU to host AIHP conference
Flower and plant growers from around the world will converge on Brighton as the NFU gets set to host the annual International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIHP) conference.
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ArticleDowny mildew in the firing line
Favourable wet weather conditions have put downy mildew at the front of this season’s disease control firing line.
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ArticleTGA knows the score
British tomato growers have added another medal to this year’s crop, when Flavourfresh Salads won gold at the Southport Flower Show.
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ArticleS&G unveils raft of new introductions
S&G Flowers has announced details of its 2008 lineup, with the company showcasing a host of new introductions this week.
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ArticleFloral business named HSBC regional winner
ArenaFlowers.com, a flower delivery company based in London, has outperformed 100s of new businesses to become a regional winner in the 2007 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards.
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ArticleNew introductions from Darby
Darby Nursery Stock has announced details of new introductions that it will launch at GLEE next month.
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HTA backs climate response
The HTA has welcomed the government response to the retail sector’s comments on the Stern report into climate change.
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ArticleTesco takes Dobbies
Tesco has finally won the battle for Dobbies after the retail giant increased its shareholding to around 53 percent this week.
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Bulb Company joins Maurice Crouch
The Bulb Company has become part of the Maurice Crouch Group.
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Dutch auctions merger approved
Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer and FloraHolland have been granted permission for their intended merger by the Netherlands Competition Authority - Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit - (Nma).
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Apple of the organic eye
Garden Organic will be championing the cause of the British apple by holding two ‘Apple Days’
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ArticleAlternative philosophy
Ever since the government proposed the industry reduces its peat usage, Growers have been examining the possible alternatives. Larry Saunders asks what possibilities are out there and what projects are afoot to test them.
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Kenyan takes further carbon steps
The Kenya Flower Council has said it is in negotiation with EU authorities to resolve the standoff between the council and retailers such as Tesco over the issue of the carbon footprint of Kenyan blooms sold in Europe.