All Flowers articles – Page 27
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ArticleSolid southern campaign keeps category buoyant
The southern hemisphere has served up a strong campaign over the last few months. As the northern hemisphere prepares to take the reins, Laura Gould takes a look back at the last quarter and finds out what might be in store this spring.
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ArticlePetal push for FloraHolland
Flower specialists are gearing up for next month’s FloraHolland Trade Fair in Naaldwijk with wholesalers, suppliers and promotional teams throughout the industry set to attend.
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ArticleBickel Group finds its niche
Israeli flower and vegetable producer Bickel Group has defied the credit crunch and moved the company’s business forward in the UK with new niche line offers.
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ArticleFlowers still going strong
A difficult and pressured time for flower suppliers and florists alike, Valentine’s Day is not the hot potato that it used to be, but with Mothering Sunday coming up on March 22, the flower industry remains optimistic. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleShort on cues
With low light levels and cold temperatures in the UK, a shortfall is on the cards for the English cucumber season. Similar weather-related problems in Spain have driven up prices, while the weak sterling has brought both ups and downs for UK growers and suppliers. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleChelsea sponsors sought
The NFU is appealing for sponsors for its hugely popular British growers’ display at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Green shoots for floristry industry
Students at the Writtle College Floristry Department participated in an Industry Week to enhance the students’ learning experience and prepare them for the floristry industry.
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ArticleRising up the agenda
Wholesale markets, in the UK and on the world stage, slipped off the radar for many years due to the inexorable growth of the multiples and widespread contraction across the industry. But change is definitely in the air, and in recent times the sector has rallied together and fought to re-establish its reputation, both in the fresh produce supply chain and in the eyes of local and national governments. So are wholesale markets well and truly back on the agenda? Laura Gould investigates.
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ArticleWay down South
In the fourth of FPJ’s series of articles on Total Produce’s UK wholesale operations, Tommy Leighton visits the team at the Southampton branch, on the South Coast.
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Floricultural report examines market
Increased sourcing from low-cost countries along with online trade in logistics such as sea transportation and packaging will likely boost global floriculture trade over the coming years, according to a new report.
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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Dutch flower sales level out
Dutch floral specialists Bloemenveiling FloraHolland sold more than €4 billion (£3.6bn) worth of flowers, and house and garden plants in 2008, only a 0.25 per cent rise on 2007.
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JR Holland revs up winning combination
Award-winning fresh produce specialist JR Holland Food Services has reported a ‘strong relationship’ with their logistics partners Bell Truck and Van.
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ArticlePurple cauliflower makes Israeli debut
New vegetable species, including the exotic purple cauliflower, will be presented by Lachish development centre for the first time as part of the AgroMashov international agricultural exhibition.
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ArticleOcado sees huge sales boost
Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado had its best Chrismas ever almost doubling its previous sales figures.
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Dutch flower plant begins work
A huge floral processing plant in Venlo, the Netherlands, has become fully operational as owners FloraHolland ImportPlaza look to push business further.
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ArticleA year we will not forget
The fresh produce industry is gearing up for what is likely to be a year of highs and lows for the sector. Anna Sbuttoni caught up with seven leading figures to find out their New Year’s resolutions and predictions for the next 12 months.
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ArticleStockbridge speaks out in pesticide row
The Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) has lent its weight in the campaign against the proposed EU pesticide laws due to be decided upon on Monday.
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Guernsey growers battle through
The Guernsey Growers Association (GGA) has enough financial reserves to continue operating for the next few years, despite a big reduction in membership.
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ArticleBorough stands its ground
Some 10 years on from the start of its regeneration, Borough Market is one of the most successful markets in the UK. Both retail and wholesale traders have joined together to promote and benefit from the London market but, as the trustees look to the future, are some cracks starting to show? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.