NZFGA NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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10-05-2017

NZ Flower Growers Conference

The date and venue has been announced for the Flower Growers Conference 2017, to be held at the 'Chateau on the Park' Christchurch from 3-6th August

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10-05-2017

FLONZI Update

Passionate advocate Joy Knight shares her views on customer care in the lead up to Mothers Day, and announces the Interflora Apprentice Florist of the Year Competition 2017 to be held in association with the New Zealand Flower and Garden Show in late November

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10-05-2017

Industry comment sought on draft Greenhouse Construction Code VG16004

Horticulture Innovation Australia, Osborn Consulting Engineers, FERM Engineering, RMCG and Doyle’s Construction Lawyers are nearing the completion of the project 'Developing technical guidelines and best practice extension toolbox for greenhouse construction and safe operation' (VG16004).

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04-05-2017

Greenhouse tech guidelines, best practice toolbox

Horticulture Innovation Australia, Osborn Consulting Engineers, FERM Engineering, RMCG and Doyle’s Construction Lawyers are nearing the completion of the project, 'Developing technical guidelines and best practice extension toolbox for greenhouse construction and safe operation' (VG16004).

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02-05-2017

Index predicts continued slowing Aussie retail sales growth

The 25th edition of the AFGC CHEP Retail Index has pointed to a return to slowing retail turnover growth in Australia during 2017.

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02-05-2017

Campaign to ensure business blooms on Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, the Melbourne Market in conjunction with Flowers Victoria has created a marketing campaign that is sure to make all mums feel the love. With the industry’s cooperation and support, they believe that this sentimental and attention grabbing campaign will entice children young and old to purchase blooms of love for Mum.

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01-05-2017

US Customs intercepts pest in cut flower shipment

An agriculture specialist with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations at the Veterans International Bridge import cargo lot intercepted a ‘First in Port’ pest in a shipment of eucalyptus branches.

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01-05-2017

Aussie plant biosecurity effort shifts to next gear

Off the back of Australia’s plant Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) announcing they would unite efforts to strengthen the country’s plant biosecurity last month, the partnership has appointed a Chair, implemented a management plan and is in the process of recruiting a programme director to oversee operations of the new initiative.

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27-04-2017

Marketer of the Year Award 2017 finalists announced

PMA Australia-New Zealand and Produce Plus Magazine have announced the five finalists for the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award 2017.

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24-04-2017

Growing European consumption of flowers, houseplants

Royal FloraHolland reports that consumption of flowers and houseplants in Europe rose in 2016 by 1.0% to €35.9 billion. The trend was particularly evident in Eastern European countries.

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