All Flowers articles – Page 41
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ArticleTesco makes Dobbies deadline extension
Tesco has extended the deadline for Dobbies to accept its offer for the firm until August 19.
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ArticleT&M sows the seeds for professional market approach
Thompson & Morgan is continuing to make inroads into the professional seed and young plants markets. Fiesta Time, a vibrant new cerise-pink hollyhock, took centre stage in the new seed introductions at this year’s trials, while the young plants catalogue has doubled its range, writes Sue Jupe.
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Notcutt to speak at HTA conference
Former Notcutts Nurseries chairman Charles Notcutt has been added to the lineup of speakers for this year’s HTA conference in October.
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More Plantarium introductions
In what’s becoming a weekly ritual of Plantarium novelty news, organisers of the Dutch nursery stock fair have released details of yet more introductions scheduled to appear in the show.
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ArticlePlant promo boosts UK sales
Early responses from a trial being undertaken to promote locally produced garden plants have shown that around 95 percent of customers would buy a plant grown in this country over one produced abroad.
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ArticleCertis unveils its treasures
Certis Europe, a leading manufacturer of crop protection products for the fresh produce industry, is keen to maintain pole position and has introduced a number of new products this year. General manager Peter Hingley talks to FPJ about the company’s recent initiatives.
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ArticleCGMA reports strong results
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) has posted encouraging results in its annual report, as the project for the redevelopment of the market continues apace.
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ArticleBotanics' MPS boost
French company Botanic and the Dutch enviro-NGO MPS have signed a cooperative agreement which aims to enhance the sustainable development approach of Botanic plant suppliers.
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ArticleKenya launches answer to airfreight labelling
Kenya has launched a Grown Under the Sun label to publicise the benefits of buying fruit, veg and flowers grown in Africa to UK consumers.
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Stena Line welcomes new freight ferry
Stena Line has officially launched its newest freight ferry, the Stena Traveller, on the company’s Killingholme to Hoek van Holland route.
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SFD consultation now open
Consultation has opened on a proposed EU Soil Framework Directive and initial Regulatory Impact Assessment.
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Taxing problem riles industry
My initial plan in writing this month’s column was to take a lighter tone and talk about a summery topic. Rungis market
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ArticleNew Covent Garden to open first flower day
New Covent Garden Flower Market is to hold its first trade event to inspire and inform flower buyers across London.
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ArticlePromo boost for conifers
Conifer growers will receive a promotional boost in autumn with this year’s National Conifer Week.
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Stoke honoured at Tatton
A flower bed recreating Stoke’s famous ceramics industry has collected the top award in the RHS/Ball Colegrave National Flower Bed Competition at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.
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Good turnout at Tatton
In excess of 80,000 visitors were recorded at this year’s RHS’s Tatton Flower Show, organisers have reported.
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Nurseries' SPS boost
Ornamental growers have received a boost this week with the news that they are to become eligible for funds under the Single Payment Scheme.
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'Cut Flower Garden' launched
Garden Organic has unveiled its new ‘Cut Flower Garden’, which demonstrates how to ‘grow your own’ while limiting your carbon footprint.