All Flowers articles – Page 70
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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.
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ArticleGrocery sales growth quickens
Grocery sales have showed the fastest year-on-year sales increase for the second month in a row according to latest figures from the Distributive Trades Survey.
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ArticleJersey proves a winner
Redbridge Produce & Flowers has reported a jump in Jersey Royal sales following a successful promotion.
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PSD-FPC make joint statement on MRLs
The MRL issue is set to dominate the fresh produce landscape in the UK for the next 15 months. The FPC and PSD have issued a statement, here in full:
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HDC seeks panel candidates
The Horticultural Development Council is seeking enthusiastic growers and technical representatives to stand for election to its sector panels in November.
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ArticleNew port of entry pressures for importers
A new directive from Brussels means produce from thrid countries will be inspected pre-customs clearance on arrival in the UK.
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Spielrein speaks for wholesalers
World Union of Wholesale markets president Marc Spielrein talked exclusively to the Journal this week.
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ArticleWholesalers catching on to food safety issues
The quality and safety of fruit and vegetables sold by wholesale markets around the globe will be high on the agenda at the 23rd congress of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) in Portugal.