All Flowers articles – Page 48
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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.
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ArticleRe:fresh finalists announced
The finalists for the fourth Re:fresh Awards have been announced.
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Spring weather makes post-em an option
The difficult weather and soil conditions earlier this Spring have not made it easy for growers to apply pre-emergence herbicides in peas and beans, but there are effective post-em options to be considered, according to BASF.
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ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Ethiopia looks to expand perishables reach
Ethiopia’s horticulture industry is keen to expand its export reach by utilising the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC).
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ArticleEaster bonus
Plant sales across all retail outlets were buoyant this Easter, with gardeners inspired to head out and plant up. Angela Youngman reports.
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Peter Heyes dies, aged 66
Ex-Western International tenants’ front man Peter Heyes died last weekend, aged 66.
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Frankfurt plans additional perishables space
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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Rotterdam hosts Britain's gardening trendsetters
Leading consumer journalists visited Rotterdam this month to view the latest trends in interior plants,
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UK plant retail season off to a winning start
The UK plant retail season has kicked off in earnest, with many UK garden centres reporting excellent Easter sales.
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S&G to repeat Summer Festival
Following the success of last year's Summer Festival, S&G Flowers will be holding another event at its head office in Halsall, Lancashire this summer.
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ArticleF&PA a hit at two London shows
The Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has seized the opportunity to showcase fresh flowers and plants at two top London events.