All Flowers articles – Page 69
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Automatic savings for Israeli growers
Israeli farmers have started using an automatic planting system, which enables planting of between 5,000 and 7,000 vegetable and flower plants per hour in open fields or in greenhouses.
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Kenya takes its Berlin bow
Kenya, in the form of the Vegpro group, attended Fruit Logistica for the first time.
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ArticleIndian rose exports plummet
Indian rose exports have plummeted by as much as 34 per cent, due to Valentine’s Day falling on a weekend.
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ArticleMassive expansion for Fruit Logistica
1,112 exhibitors from 54 countries displayed the entire range for the fruit trade in Berlin last week.See freshinfo for reports during the rest of this week.
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ArticleRedbridge set to bloom
This month the Journal focuses on flowers. Redbridge Produce and Flowers reveals a new range, which are at the heart of the company’s programme of innovations. The Flowers and Plants Association announces a new link up with children’s TV programme Blue Peter. And India predicts a rise in rose exports to Europe.
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New EU 10 to add to flower expenditure
The 10 new EU member states are likely to boost the EU's flower and plant expenditure by 800 million euros according to Susanne Lux of the German consultancy Mec Marketing & Ethics.
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ArticleLincolnshire growers announce merger
Jo’s Country Herbs and Ventura Nursery have announced the merger of their businesses to form Country Herbs and Plants.
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ArticleLate, but in good shape
Season extension has been the recent focus of Spanish berry production with attention on early varieties. Unwelcome news then, that thanks to mixed climatic conditions the start of the strawberry season has been delayed. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTrade converges on Berlin fair
Fruit Logistica 2004 will host a record number of exhibitors, with figures topping the 1,000 mark for the first time. All the main service providers from growers to retailers will be represented. Organiser Messe Berlin gives you an idea what to expect.
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ArticleRe:fresh awards categories announced
The Fresh Produce Journal and Highbury-Nexus, organisers of the Re-Fresh Awards and Conference in association with the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), have announced the categories for the awards evening which will take place on May 6.
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ArticleParticipate and learn at Fruit Logistica
Seminar and event listing for Fruit Logistica 2004.
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Zon reports increase in turnover
Zon, the Dutch auction, has announced it achieved a turnover of 263 million euros in 2003, an increase of 15 per cent in 2002.
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Lingarden appoints new Asda account manager
Lingarden has a new face in charge of its flower and plant sales to Asda.
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ArticleHPL and Philpot's form new link
Hellmann Perishable Logistics (HPL) and Philpot's have announced details of a new working partnership.
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Italy makes UK inroads
Usually thought of as a key source for apples into Germany, Italy nevertheless values its UK customers and supplies an increasing volume to these shores. Kathy Hammond looks at some of the developments in the Italian production scene.
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ArticleSomerfield and Co-op among Londis suitors
The race for Londis is hotting up with Co-op, Somerfield and Bestway all expressing an interest in the convenience store.
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ArticleLeading Edge develops Sainsbury's floral labeling
Leading Edge has developed new labeling and packaging for Sainsbury's relaunched floral range in a bid to reinvigorate the products.
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ArticleScrase to leave Greenery
Nick Scrase, managing director of Greenery UK for the past year, will be leaving the company at the end of March 2004.
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ArticleReal deal puts BA in bloom
British Airways and Christian Salvesen have announced an expansion of its operations at BA's World Perishable Cargo Handling Centre at Heathrow Airport to include fresh and cut flowers.