All Flowers articles – Page 40
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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.
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Dragon makes its den at Tatton Park
Punters at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park might have been forgiven for feeling a little anxious this year, as a menacing life-sized dragon presided over the show.
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Fargro members back plans
Fargro’s transformation from a co-operative to a private limited company moved a step closer last week after members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the change.
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ArticleSuppliers 'still feel threatened'
Food suppliers see supermarkets as a threat to their businesses, with eight out of 10 expecting to see more companies within their sector become insolvent because of supermarket pressures, according to the results of a new survey.
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ArticleTesco makes Dobbies deadline extension
Tesco has extended the deadline for Dobbies to accept its offer for the firm until August 19.
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ArticleT&M sows the seeds for professional market approach
Thompson & Morgan is continuing to make inroads into the professional seed and young plants markets. Fiesta Time, a vibrant new cerise-pink hollyhock, took centre stage in the new seed introductions at this year’s trials, while the young plants catalogue has doubled its range, writes Sue Jupe.
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Notcutt to speak at HTA conference
Former Notcutts Nurseries chairman Charles Notcutt has been added to the lineup of speakers for this year’s HTA conference in October.
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More Plantarium introductions
In what’s becoming a weekly ritual of Plantarium novelty news, organisers of the Dutch nursery stock fair have released details of yet more introductions scheduled to appear in the show.
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ArticlePlant promo boosts UK sales
Early responses from a trial being undertaken to promote locally produced garden plants have shown that around 95 percent of customers would buy a plant grown in this country over one produced abroad.
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ArticleCertis unveils its treasures
Certis Europe, a leading manufacturer of crop protection products for the fresh produce industry, is keen to maintain pole position and has introduced a number of new products this year. General manager Peter Hingley talks to FPJ about the company’s recent initiatives.
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ArticleCGMA reports strong results
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) has posted encouraging results in its annual report, as the project for the redevelopment of the market continues apace.