All Flowers articles – Page 67
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ArticleMadonna makes Easter appearance
Israeli researchers have successfully managed, for the first time, to prepare the flowering of the rare white Madonna lily in time for Easter.
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Interflora sale looks imminent
The independence of Interflora, the florist network, is in the balance
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys vegetable growth
Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.
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ArticleDubai could become centre of produce world
A new $50 million flower and perishables centre in Dubai is being touted as the new hub for the global perishables trade.
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ArticleKenyan horticulture industry gets auditing assistance
Kenya's fresh produce exporters will get government support to access and retain their share of the heavily regulated European Union (EU) markets.
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ArticleSomerfield and Leading Edge team up for Mother's Day
Somerfield has announced a range of themed in-store activities for Mothering Sunday.
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ArticleLingarden team expands
Lingarden has announced the appointment of two new members to its growing team.
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Plants for People programme supports science week
The Plants for People programme is using this year's National Science Week as an opportunity to educate children and their parents.
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ArticleTry another flavour
Burgeoning retail interest has guaranteed UK tomatoes a bigger slice of shelf space this season, while ongoing varietal developments keep growers ahead of shifting consumer demand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMorocco utilises strength in depth
Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFrosts strike Spain
Frosts on four consecutive nights this week are playing havoc with fruit trees and field crops in the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia.
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ArticleLeading Edge produces Tesco's Fairtrade labels
Leading Edge has produced a new booklet label that will feature on the new range of Tesco Fairtrade roses.
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ArticleNotcutts increases power
The family-owned firm of nurseries Notcutts, based at Woodbridge near Ipswich has taken delivery of a further 15 utility vehicles from Ransomes Jacobsen.
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ArticleTesco launches own-label Fairtrade range
The UK’s number one retailer has launched an extensive own-label Fairtrade range to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight.
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Farm Shop plants orchards
Churncote Farm Shop in Shropshire plans to expand its organic orchard, following success in its first eight months of trading.
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ArticleArrow named Sainsbury's Organic Producer of 2004
Arrow Organic Vegetables has won Sainsbury’s Organic Producer of the Year 2004, following a nationwide quest to find Sainsbury’s top organic farmers and suppliers.
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ArticlePartners ship
Hellmann Perishable Logistics and Philpot’s have formed a new working partnership, offering an integrated logistics service to importers from source to shelf. Both companies are confident that this will help develop further their respective organisations. John Broy reports.
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ArticleCouncil pushes campaign
In this week’s focus on flowers, the Flower Council of Holland takes a trip to the hairdressers in a new campaign and also launches two new lines for the season. Meanwhile Sainsbury’s reveals plans for a busy Mother’s Day, the Southport Flower show is preparing for its 75th anniversary and Notcutts increases its electric vehicle fleet.
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ArticleBrighten and Re:fresh your outlook
Richard Brighten, president of the Fresh Produce Consortium, has encouraged the entire industry to attend the new Re:fresh Conference and Awards, to be held at the Marriott in Grosvenor Square, London, on May 6.
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ArticleBrighten peers into the future
FPC president Richard Brighten addressed more than 300 diners at the association's annual dinner and dance on Saturday, hosted by France.