All Flowers articles – Page 69
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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.
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ArticlePacking it in for produce
The produce packaging arena has little time to relax. Businesses are eager to stay one step ahead of the competition in a fiercely contested market. This year is no different with a host of innovations hoping to push produce in a different direction. John Broy reports.
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ArticleIsrael keeps its floral cut
In global terms Israel is one of the largest exporters of cut flowers and although producers have grappled with high production costs, stiff competition and water shortages, technological innovations and new varieties have allowed the industry to continue to bloom. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleFlower figures blossom
The Flower Council of Holland has received a positive response from its latest TV campaign.
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ArticleOil price rises - produce industry will suffer
Fresh produce distribution costs are likely to rise yet further as a result of the volatility of the international oil market.
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ArticleLingarden appoints new man.
Lingarden has announced the arrival of a new technical manager to its team.
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Flowers and Plants Association at NEC
The association will be present at two major events at the NEC next month.
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ArticleFloraLinc opens packhouse
FloraLinc's new £750,000 packhouse was opened last week by Graham Ward, chairman of the National Farmers Union Board of Horticulture.
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ArticlePrincess and the peas
Princess Anne visited New Covent Garden last week and took a keen interest in traders' produce.