All Flowers articles – Page 64
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"Cheap imports and cost of legislation" forces family firm into administration
A three-generation Somerset family firm, the largest supplier of cut chrysanthemums in the UK, has been forced into administration.
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UAE steps up fruit and veg production
The United Arab Emirates is working hard to develop a vibrant agricultural infrastructure.
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ArticleColombian flower sales rocket
Colombian flower exports are at record levels, pushed upwards by the country's Florverde programme, which aims to better the social, economic and environmental conditions of the Colombian flower industry.
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Who’s headed for pastures new?
Jensen Associates has brought in Clive Lawrance as a partner. Director Carsten Jensen, pictured on the right, said the
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News themes for flowers
The Flower Council of Holland is giving its trend predictions services a complete makeover.
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ArticleNew £700,000 flower promotion
The flower industry is hoping for a boost with the launch of a new advertising campaign to encourage women to treat themselves.
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Changes at the top for Lingarden
Lingarden md Martin Brown has left the company following a board decision to appoint a group chief executive.
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ArticleFloraLinc trials new varieties
Flowers not previously grown as field crops by FloraLinc’s major supplier are being produced for trials.
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ArticleIsraelis solve age-old garlic mystery
Restoration of fertility to the now-sterile garlic plant has been accomplished by Israeli researchers, thus opening the way to wide-ranging scientific research that will lead to improved yields and quality of garlic.
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ArticleFPC seminar to address plant health
The FPC is organising a seminar to analyse and discuss the impact on fresh produce businesses of implementation of revised Plant Health Regulations (2000/29/EC).
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ArticleSmart florists stamp their mark
Royal Mail offers advice on standing out from the competition.
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ArticleIndustry pioneer Wally Olins dies
Wally Olins, chairman of Louis Reece Ltd from 1961-1985, has died, aged 85.
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Kenyan auditor gains provisional EurepGAP approval
Kenyan auditor Africert has obtained provisional accreditation as a EurepGAP certification company.
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ArticleEU-Israel dispute settled
The seven-year controversy between the EU and Israel regarding labeling products, fresh produce included, has come to a happy end.
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ArticleIsraeli exports hit record high
Israeli fresh produce exporters marked an all-time record during the first five months of 2004.
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ArticleLincs to the world
Lincolnshire has long been a vital area for the production and distribution of fresh produce and today its importance remains undiminished. From Spalding to Boston, and with an increasing focus on Grimsby, Emma Hatfield reports on the latest developments in the region.
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ArticleRecruiting sophistication
A plethora of issues affect fresh produce recruitment specialists - not least the battle against an outdated image of the industry. As retail expectations continue to rise, candidates must be equipped with a broader range of talents - and as recruitment procedures become increasingly sophisticated, online strategies are now a viable alternative. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleBPI conducts a film review
BPI Agri can justifiably claim to be at the cutting edge of new developments in polythene technology for the soft-fruit industry.