All Flowers articles – Page 69
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Italy makes UK inroads
Usually thought of as a key source for apples into Germany, Italy nevertheless values its UK customers and supplies an increasing volume to these shores. Kathy Hammond looks at some of the developments in the Italian production scene.
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ArticleSomerfield and Co-op among Londis suitors
The race for Londis is hotting up with Co-op, Somerfield and Bestway all expressing an interest in the convenience store.
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ArticleLeading Edge develops Sainsbury's floral labeling
Leading Edge has developed new labeling and packaging for Sainsbury's relaunched floral range in a bid to reinvigorate the products.
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ArticleScrase to leave Greenery
Nick Scrase, managing director of Greenery UK for the past year, will be leaving the company at the end of March 2004.
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ArticleReal deal puts BA in bloom
British Airways and Christian Salvesen have announced an expansion of its operations at BA's World Perishable Cargo Handling Centre at Heathrow Airport to include fresh and cut flowers.
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Pace of change to quicken in Guernsey
Guernsey's horticultural industry will continue to change and probably at a quicker pace throughout next year.
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Plimsoll launches monthly industry update
Plimsoll has launched a monthly industry-watch service.
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ArticleFlower company sponsors football club
World Flowers achieves another goal, by sponsoring local football club.
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ArticleHRI announces job losses
Horticulture Research International (HRI) has announced the redundancy of more than 40 staff at its East Malling and Wye sites.
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Bulb retailers opt for Quality Mark
Retailers are increasingly opting for The Holland Flower Bulb Hallmark Foundation's Quality Mark
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Flowers for Business looks to grow
Flowers for Business enters its fifth year and is looking for new members.
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ArticleComputer skills for the rural sector
The government is providing substantial subsidies for IT training.
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ArticleRoberts stands out in Stoke
The wholesaler Arthur Roberts & Sons is situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The company prides itself on the consistent quality service that it has provided over four generations and in the rollercoaster industry of fresh produce this is no mean feat. John Broy reports.
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ArticleIntergreen receives ETI declaration of conformity
On November 6, HJG Salome, general manager of Intergreen bv, received the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) “declaration of conformity” from Dr S Pearson, quality manager Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleFlower sales set to blossom
The Flower Council of Holland has predicted an increase in sales for Dutch plants and flowers in the next 10 years
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Lingarden to unveil factory
Lingarden is set to unveil its £500,000 modernised factory, which prepares thousands of England's Quality Plants for sale in UK supermarkets.
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ArticleChristmas countdown
As the first chill wind signals the countdown to Christmas, festive produce comes to the fore. And with a wide range of lines available ñ and the twelve days of Christmas to fill ñ there's plenty of opportunity for seasonal excess. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Guernsey man looks to increase markets
Bill Robilliard, the new president of the Guernsey Committee for Horticulture has outlined plans for the industry's future.