All Flowers articles – Page 15
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On a mission to hunt down the latest in fresh produce at Excel’s Hotelympia show
I know I’m writing about the right industry, because in general I get a little disheartened when I’m not
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NFU and Waitrose aim for more horticulture gold medals in 2012
The NFU is teaming up with Waitrose to showcase the best of seasonal British horticulture at two Royal Horticultural Society shows this summer.
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Action Stations
During the most important peak of the floral calendar, the run up to Mothers’ Day is crucial for growers, suppliers, florists and retailers alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at how the industry is shaping up for the event
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Emerging Giants
Outside of the established export powerhouses, a number of other countries are starting to make a name for themselves. Liz Bonsall, a research analyst at Promar International, reports
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Say it with cabbages this Valentines
Valentines Day has arrived and, for those still scratching their heads, one farmer has come up with the ultimate unusual gift - bouquet cabbages.
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Independent retail revival
Times are tough for greengrocers, but while shops across the UK are closing their doors for the last time, there are some fruit and veg stores pulling shoppers away from the major retailers. Tom Bonnett examines how independents are finding success in the face of austerity
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London calling
With the 2012 Olympic Games coming up, there has never been a better time to visit London. Here, Lisa Kjellsson lists the must-see events and where to soak up the atmosphere of the capital
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MPs criticise grocery ombudsman delays
Calls for a grocery industry ombudsman to be brought in as soon as possible have been debated by MPs in the House of Commons.
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Hayley Campbell-Gibbons: The NFU's wish list for 2012: Backing for growers and more profitability
What will be on growers’ new year’s wish list? Here are some of my predictions, goals and aspirations for the
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What's in store in 2012?
Full of ups and downs, last year proved to be a highly eventfulone for the fresh produce industry. So what’s on the cards for 2012? Lisa Kjellsson speaks to seven leading industry figures to find out
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Andalusian produce makes 'practically no profit'
Fruit and vegetable growers in Spain's Andalusia region are in “grave danger” as practically no product made a profit in the first quarter of the new season, the industry's trade association has said.
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NZ launches review into Psa disease
New Zealand’s government has announced the arrival of the Psa kiwifruit disease is to be the subject of an independent review.
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Freight opportunity
As the competition for cheaper global supply in the wake of the supermarket price war hots up, airfreight looks like an increasingly expensive option. Alex Lawson visits Heathrow to discover why it is still a vital link in the supply chain
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And the winner is...
It’s been another extraordinary 12 months in the fresh produce industry, with major running stories, impressive innovations, spectacular rows, bankruptcies and the odd charity single. Michael Barker rounds up a year to remember
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Hanging in the balance
In their latest attempt to save Birmingham’s historic Wholesale Market from closure, its supporters last week launched a report highlighting the market’s importance to Birmingham city and the wider economy. Lisa Kjellsson examines the evidence
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The other ornamental
An industry that has used the recession to its advantage, pot plants and foliage have seen demand rise and stabilise. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the trends
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Egyptian supplies overcome unrest
Despite being amid civil unrest, the Egyptian fresh produce industry is preparing to deliver the much-needed citrus and berry offer come December
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Colombia in full bloom
The Colombian flower industry is in its element, with a huge customer on its doorstep in the US market and quality-hungry florists and retailers in the UK driving innovation and change. But as the industry looks for the golden ticket in the shape of the UK multiples, will compromise destroy all this good work? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from Bogotá, Colombia
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The Whole picture
Wholesale markets are facing the challenges of a changing trade and issues around site regeneration, but there is still a huge amount of development work taking place. Alex Lawson examines the state of play around the UK
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Posie Packer piles into Preston
Canadian agri-machine manufacturer Posie Packer is expanding its presence in the UK produce industry with an installation at Len Wright Salads of Preston.