All Flowers articles – Page 55
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Israel juggles higher volumes and costs
Exports and costs were up across Israel’s agricultural sector at the end of last year, according to recent reports.
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ArticleNew Zealand at heart of hort research
New Zealand is placing itself at the centre of global research by hosting a high-level science conference next week.
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Spanish supply hit by winds
Strong winds in south-eastern Spain have damaged plastic tunnels and swept fruit and blossom from trees.
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It's ivantage Interflora
Following the success of its online sales during the Christmas and New Year period, Interflora has stepped up its online marketing activities in the UK.
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Colombian exporters welcome FTA with US
Colombian Flower Exporters have welcomed the end of procedures to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the US.
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ArticleFairtrade fair world
Demand for Fairtrade products is at an all-time high but many supporters believe more can still be achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSEF takes Grower of the Year title
Southern England Farms was celebrating last night (Thursday) after taking home the title of Grower of the Year.
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ArticleRedbridge’s flower power
The advent of Valentine’s Day last week may have succeeded in bringing flowers to the forefront of the consumer consciousness for a day or two, but what about the other 363 odd days of the year? Elspeth Waters caught up with Re:fresh 2005 Flower Business of the Year winners Redbridge Flowers to discover how the division is making waves to keep apace with the demands of the twenty-first century flower industry.
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Israel's bumper Valentine's Day
In the past few days Israeli flower growers exported 100 million flowers to Europe and North America to meet demand for Valentine's Day.
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ArticleDisney's floral appeal
Dutch supplier Springflower has teamed up with entertainment giant Disney for a new concept in flowers.
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ArticleA ransom for a rose
The flower sector is bracing itself for the usual media kicking in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. While lovers might be queuing up to shower each other with bouquets of roses, the press is queuing up to take a pop at the prices.
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ArticleFlowers need more emotion
Retailers need to get more emotional when it comes to flowers, Dutch experts said.
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ArticleReichman: spread your floral focus
Agrexco’s flower marketing manager Yehuda Reichman believes there is a tendency to over-emphasise the importance of the February-march window.
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ArticleKiwifruit flower count falls
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is forecasting a smaller crop this season, although its figures differ from those released previously by the US department of agriculture.
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ArticleAgrexco celebrates half a century of exports
Agrexco has launched a logo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its formation in Israel.
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Growers fears over rising energy costs
Farming leaders are warning of the increasing problems rising energy prices are causing for growers, particularly those producing protected crops.
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ArticleHolland of the East
When it comes to exporting its agricultural products, flowers perhaps offer the most immediate opportunity for Taiwan as it looks to position itself as the “Holland in the East”. Ed Bedington reports.
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Growing international interest in Israeli fair
Delegations from several international countries will participate in the Agro-Mashov Agricultural Exhibition, to be held at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds from February 28 to March 1.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards nominations details downloadable now!!
The nominations brochure for this year’s Re:fresh Awards, to be held at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on May 11, is now downloadable.
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ArticleRe:fresh Partnership to survey industry
The Re:fresh Partnership is carrying out a major survey of the UK fresh produce industry.