All Flowers articles – Page 55
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Going Dutch with new man at Greenery helm
Philip Smits recently took the reins at Dutch giant The Greenery, one of the largest suppliers of produce to the European market. He talks to Ed Bedington about his new role and how he sees his company’s position in the dynamic and challenging marketplace.
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It’s time to get re:freshed again
A week may be a long time in politics, but a year most certainly is not a long time in fresh produce. It is barely credible
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F&PA shows vitality
The Flowers & Plants Association has undertaken a houseplant promotion in recent weeks, providing displays for the UK’s biggest health and beauty event, Vitality.
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Family firm invests for success
A family firm supplying flowers, plants and vegetables for more than 160 years is now at the cutting edge of technology after a shake-up.
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Murcia co-op merger
Eight co-operatives in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are joining forces.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards - finalists announced
The finalists have been chosen for the 2006 Re:fresh Awards, sponsored by Florette.
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Israel juggles higher volumes and costs
Exports and costs were up across Israel’s agricultural sector at the end of last year, according to recent reports.
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ArticleNew Zealand at heart of hort research
New Zealand is placing itself at the centre of global research by hosting a high-level science conference next week.
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Spanish supply hit by winds
Strong winds in south-eastern Spain have damaged plastic tunnels and swept fruit and blossom from trees.
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It's ivantage Interflora
Following the success of its online sales during the Christmas and New Year period, Interflora has stepped up its online marketing activities in the UK.
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Colombian exporters welcome FTA with US
Colombian Flower Exporters have welcomed the end of procedures to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the US.
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ArticleFairtrade fair world
Demand for Fairtrade products is at an all-time high but many supporters believe more can still be achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSEF takes Grower of the Year title
Southern England Farms was celebrating last night (Thursday) after taking home the title of Grower of the Year.
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ArticleRedbridge’s flower power
The advent of Valentine’s Day last week may have succeeded in bringing flowers to the forefront of the consumer consciousness for a day or two, but what about the other 363 odd days of the year? Elspeth Waters caught up with Re:fresh 2005 Flower Business of the Year winners Redbridge Flowers to discover how the division is making waves to keep apace with the demands of the twenty-first century flower industry.
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Israel's bumper Valentine's Day
In the past few days Israeli flower growers exported 100 million flowers to Europe and North America to meet demand for Valentine's Day.
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ArticleDisney's floral appeal
Dutch supplier Springflower has teamed up with entertainment giant Disney for a new concept in flowers.
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ArticleA ransom for a rose
The flower sector is bracing itself for the usual media kicking in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. While lovers might be queuing up to shower each other with bouquets of roses, the press is queuing up to take a pop at the prices.
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ArticleFlowers need more emotion
Retailers need to get more emotional when it comes to flowers, Dutch experts said.
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ArticleReichman: spread your floral focus
Agrexco’s flower marketing manager Yehuda Reichman believes there is a tendency to over-emphasise the importance of the February-march window.
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ArticleKiwifruit flower count falls
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is forecasting a smaller crop this season, although its figures differ from those released previously by the US department of agriculture.