All Flowers articles – Page 61
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Boer backs bumble bees
Bumble bees provide the best method of pollination, according to Roger Boer of Koppert Biological Systems.
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ArticleAvailability drives growth
In this week’s profile on flowers we take a look at the retail scene and how the multiples’ move into flowers has affected the overall market. On page 16 we talk to two independent florists and ask them how they are coping with the increased competition.
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ArticleA problem shared
Increasing competition from a wide variety of outlets has not been particularly kind to the UK’s florists. Tommy Leighton talks to Diana and John Gudgeon, who run florists in Lichfield, Staffordshire, and Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, respectively.
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Buyers charter reality within a month
A new voluntary Buyers' Charter between growers and supermarkets could be come a reality within a month.
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ArticleSevere frost disrupts Spanish supplies
Crops in Spain are being severely affected by the worst winter to strike the south and east of the country in 20 years.
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ArticleThe magic number
Thirteen might be unlucky for some, but for Fruit Logistica 2005, it is looking good. The show, entering its 13th year, is now one of the biggest events in the fresh produce industry calendar and will be getting underway in Berlin next week.
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ArticleScent sacrificed for volume
High volume demands for roses means scent is often being sidelined by visual quality, according to Dennis Edwards, managing director of John Austin and chairman of the New Covent Garden Flower Tenants Association.
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Interflora rebels defeated
The rebel florist movement to derail a potential buyout of Interflora has failed, with members backing the private equity bid.
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New service for suppliers and retailers
Specialist food and flower consultancy Practical Solutions International (PSI), has launched a new service for fresh produce suppliers and retailers.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards criteria now available
The entry criteria for the 2005 Re:fresh Awards have been announced. See story for links to your relevant categories.
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Fake web defence
Artificial spider webs is the latest weapon devised to provide maximum protection for crops grown in greenhouses and other protected structures.
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Interflora battle continues
Rebel florists have announced they are confident they will be able to derail an agreed buyout of Interflora by private equity group 3i.
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Rebel fight by florists
Rebel Interflora florists are meeting today to rally support for their attempt to defeat an agreed £23.2 million buyout by private equity group 3I.
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ArticleMiller brands make inroads
Miller Chemical and Fertiliser Corporation has been operating for over six decades in the fresh produce sector. Since 2002, the company has increased its European presence to enhance the awareness of its products and innovations. Grapes is one sector that keeps Miller particularly busy, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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Colombians work with ETI
Colombian flower association Asocolflores is enhancing its ethical trading credentials.
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Zim government plans to control hort marketing
The Zimbabwean government, desperately trying to strengthen its grip on foreign currency inflows, is mulling taking over the marketing of all horticultural products from early next year, according to the country’s The Financial Gazette.
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ArticleAppeal Court finds in favour of Corporation
Ending the latest round of the judicial review process, the Corporation of London wins appeal case against Covent Garden Market Authority.
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Produce gets US government boost
The US Congress has approved expenditure of $54 million to promote fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleBrands fired up
Can you Taste the Difference in the Garden of Delights? Who says it’s Nature’s Choice? And whose Finest really is Extra Special? Tony Leighton trawls through the ever expanding list of supermarket own-labels and wonders: Are the days of the traditional brand name really numbered, as many suspect?
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ArticleIsrael to top the festive million
Israel will export 100 million flowers to supply the market demand for the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.