All Flowers articles – Page 65
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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A plethora of issues affect fresh produce recruitment specialists - not least the battle against an outdated image of the industry.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.
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ArticleFlower show visitors blown away
Despite the rain and high winds, the Flowers & Plants Association had a very successful week at the Hampton Court Flower Show.
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ArticleTV coverage for flowers
The Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has been promoting the benefits of flowers on national TV.
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ArticleKenyan growers gear up for EurepGAP
Small-holder growers in Kenya are starting to reap the benefits of a number of USAid-funded Horticulture Development Council projects.
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ArticleRedbridge broadens Britfresh
Nation-wide wholesaler Redbridge Produce & Flowers is extending its Britfresh concept to cover European produce.
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ArticleFrench on form
French cherry producers are striving to make inroads into the UK market. Buoyed by favourable growing conditions, producers are confident of a return to form in 2004, while efforts are being increased to improve existing varieties and create new ones. John Broy reports.
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ArticleQuintus, essentially
A committed relationship between Budgens and the Quintus Partnership has enabled the retailer to support UK growers, while offering small producers a cost-effective supply route into the sector. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKenyan exports reach record levels
Exports of Kenyan flowers have again reached record levels, it was revealed at this year's Kenya Flower Day.
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ArticleUK strawbs set for 12-month window
Redeva's Ronnie McNicol believes soon we'll be eating UK strawberries all year round.
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ArticleRedbridge blooms for its UK customers
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has released a variety of new products and services across its wholesale branches.
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ArticleWensak's winning ways
Peter Wensak, managing director of Polehouse Nurseries based at Manningtree, Essex has been honoured with a Bright Ideas Business Award.
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Redbridge unveils wholesale site acquisitions
Redbridge Holdings’ wholesale operation Redbridge Produce & Flowers has acquired two new sites.
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ArticleTake-off for Belgian berry auctions
Berry sales continue to increase at Belgian auction houses, allowing for a new focus on developing production facilities and a significant investment in facilities. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAdded protection, bigger challenges
Protected cropping brings IPM opportunities and challenges. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Changes to plant health regulations announced
Amendments to plant health regulations will be enforced on January 1, 2005 it has been announced
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ArticleSainsbury's gets gold for eighth successive year
The joint Sainsbury’s, UK Horticulture and NFU stand at the Chelsea Flower Show (CFS) has today won gold award for the eighth consecutive year.
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FreshXtend reduces debt burden
FreshXtend Technologies Corp. ("FreshXtend") has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2003.
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ArticleTesco pledges support for UK growers
Tesco’s David May defended the supermarket’s strategy at the Re:fresh Conference saying that the store does not make excessive profits at the expense of growers.
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April consumer spending up slightly
Retail sales figures for April show an increase of 1.9 per cent on a like-for-like basis compared to April 2003.