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ArticleWaitrose turns over new Leaf
Waitrose is promising ‘Greener Farming Standards’ for all fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleHTA publishes new booklets
The HTA has published a free Plant Advice Guide to support this year’s PlantforLife campaign.
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ArticleThe gentle touch
FPJ ran a review of the fresh produce industry in 2006 at the end of last year and, in the round-up of highs and lows, female faces were conspicuously absent from the six-page spread. To put the record straight, Anna Sbuttoni caught up with some leading ladies for some long-overdue recognition.
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Plant Protection Congress to focus on food safety
'How safe is our food and who do you trust to provide the answers?' looks to be the key question at this year’s XVI International Plant Protection Congress in Glasgow.
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SCRI to host open day
The Scottish Crop Research Institute at Invergowrie will be opening its doors in June to welcome families for a farm open day.
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Ravensbergen Lilies of Life meet highest standard
Ravensbergen Lilies of Life have been granted the MPS-Florimark Production certificate, the highest world standard in the floriculture industry.
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Royal to wow agricultural community
The Royal Agricultural Society of England has announced the highlights of this year's Royal Show to be held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on July 1 to 4.
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ArticleWaste watchers
There is a huge amount going on in terms of waste recycling and composting this month. Ahead of the waste exemption deadline of May 15, Compost Awareness Week is also taking place. Commercial Grower looks at what is happening to tackle the waste problem.
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ArticleTalking gift tags set for online flower market
A novelty audio message gift tag has been launched for the online flower market.
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Propeller takes off
Interfarm has announced that it is now supplying the systemic fungicide Propeller for use in a number of vegetable and ornamantal crops for control of a wide range of diseases, particularly during crop establishment.
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GIM 2006 results published
Data has now been collated, analysed and published in the Garden Industry Monitor Annual Report 2006.
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ArticleFlorema announces Feldhaus tie-up
Dutch firm Florema Young Plants has announced a working tie-up with Feldhaus Jungpflanzen for the propagation of Pelargonium, Osteospermum and Dipladenia.
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ArticleLevick in at John Browns
David Levick has been appointed as centre manager at John Browns Garden Centre at Three Legged Cross in Dorset.
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ArticleScotts boosts sales team
Scotts has boosted its ornamental horticulture sales team with the addition of Mike Humphries and John Clarke.
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ArticleA window of opportunity for Egyptian grape industry
Egyptian table grapes are set for another great season, with exports to the UK reaching an all-time high. But with the increase in production and expansion of the industry comes inevitable concerns. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to the key players in the Egyptian grape business to find out if all is as good as it seems.
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Frankfurt expansion to cater for produce
Frankfurt Airport’s 9,000m sq perishables cargo terminal is to be expanded by a further 2,500m sq in order to accommodate a steady growth in traffic of fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and flowers.
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ArticleEurope on trial
The European pack trials are about to kick off across the continent. Sue Jupe explains what growers should be looking out for and how to get there.
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ArticleGetting the message across
Effective marketing campaigns can have a profound effect upon sales of horticultural crops, as Larry Saunders finds out.
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HTA retail workshops kick off
Workshops for plant retail staff have got off to a flying start, with top marks from many of the people who attended them, the HTA has reported.