All Flowers articles – Page 55
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ArticleBroccoli bags gold for HRI Warwick
Warwick HRI, the University of Warwick’s plant research Department, created a gold medal winning stand at last week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.
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ArticleSomerfield takes gold
Supermarket chain Somerfield has been awarded a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for its Eat-5-a-Day garden.
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ArticleSimpson scoops RHS accolade
David Simpson, head of strawberry breeding at East Malling Research (EMR), has been awarded the Jones-Bateman Cup by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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ArticleUK strawbs catch up
UK strawberry plants are catching up following the cold spring and producers now expect the maincrop to start on time.
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ArticleHills feted for floral achievements
Flowerfete won the FPC Floral Business of the Year award at Re:fresh.
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ArticleRedbridge takes wholesale honour
The Capespan Wholesaler of the Year award went to Redbridge Produce & Flowers.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards - the winners
The fresh produce industry turned out in force last night to celebrate the third annual Re:fresh Awards Dinner.
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ArticleTrade singles out Jamie Oliver effect
The Jamie Oliver effect has had more impact on consumption of fruit and vegetables in the last 12 months than any other factor, according to the fresh produce industry.
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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.