All Flowers articles – Page 64
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ArticleIndustry pioneer Wally Olins dies
Wally Olins, chairman of Louis Reece Ltd from 1961-1985, has died, aged 85.
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Kenyan auditor gains provisional EurepGAP approval
Kenyan auditor Africert has obtained provisional accreditation as a EurepGAP certification company.
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ArticleEU-Israel dispute settled
The seven-year controversy between the EU and Israel regarding labeling products, fresh produce included, has come to a happy end.
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ArticleIsraeli exports hit record high
Israeli fresh produce exporters marked an all-time record during the first five months of 2004.
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ArticleLincs to the world
Lincolnshire has long been a vital area for the production and distribution of fresh produce and today its importance remains undiminished. From Spalding to Boston, and with an increasing focus on Grimsby, Emma Hatfield reports on the latest developments in the region.
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ArticleRecruiting sophistication
A plethora of issues affect fresh produce recruitment specialists - not least the battle against an outdated image of the industry. As retail expectations continue to rise, candidates must be equipped with a broader range of talents - and as recruitment procedures become increasingly sophisticated, online strategies are now a viable alternative. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleBPI conducts a film review
BPI Agri can justifiably claim to be at the cutting edge of new developments in polythene technology for the soft-fruit industry.
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ArticleFlower show visitors blown away
Despite the rain and high winds, the Flowers & Plants Association had a very successful week at the Hampton Court Flower Show.
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ArticleTV coverage for flowers
The Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has been promoting the benefits of flowers on national TV.
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ArticleKenyan growers gear up for EurepGAP
Small-holder growers in Kenya are starting to reap the benefits of a number of USAid-funded Horticulture Development Council projects.
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ArticleRedbridge broadens Britfresh
Nation-wide wholesaler Redbridge Produce & Flowers is extending its Britfresh concept to cover European produce.
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ArticleFrench on form
French cherry producers are striving to make inroads into the UK market. Buoyed by favourable growing conditions, producers are confident of a return to form in 2004, while efforts are being increased to improve existing varieties and create new ones. John Broy reports.
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ArticleQuintus, essentially
A committed relationship between Budgens and the Quintus Partnership has enabled the retailer to support UK growers, while offering small producers a cost-effective supply route into the sector. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKenyan exports reach record levels
Exports of Kenyan flowers have again reached record levels, it was revealed at this year's Kenya Flower Day.
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ArticleUK strawbs set for 12-month window
Redeva's Ronnie McNicol believes soon we'll be eating UK strawberries all year round.
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ArticleRedbridge blooms for its UK customers
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has released a variety of new products and services across its wholesale branches.
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ArticleWensak's winning ways
Peter Wensak, managing director of Polehouse Nurseries based at Manningtree, Essex has been honoured with a Bright Ideas Business Award.
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Redbridge unveils wholesale site acquisitions
Redbridge Holdings’ wholesale operation Redbridge Produce & Flowers has acquired two new sites.
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ArticleTake-off for Belgian berry auctions
Berry sales continue to increase at Belgian auction houses, allowing for a new focus on developing production facilities and a significant investment in facilities. Emma Hatfield reports.