Eataly World – John Stanley
One of the challenges is keeping up with trends…a recent trends worth following are Fico Eataly World, Bologna, Italy.
Many of you will know I...
Competitions and Presentation Ceremonies at IPM ESSEN 2018
At IPM ESSEN, the Best Gauge Themselves Against the Best
Innovation Showcase, Show Your Colours Award, Innovation Award, and Fair Cup
From January 23 to 26,...
Neonicotinoids: update on risks to bees due early next year by EFSA
EFSA’s updated risk assessments on the potential risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides will be finalised in February 2018.
The assessments for clothianidin, imidacloprid, and...
Convergence Versus Divergence – John Stanley
I am a great believer in the convergence and divergence theory and the food industry is really showing this in action.
At one level with...
Houseplants see a resurgence with UK’s younger generation
Houseplants have seen a resurgence within the younger generation according to the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for October (2017).
Compared...
The GLDA 22nd International Seminar
The 22nd International Seminar hosted by the GLDA will be held on Saturday 17th February 2018 at The Crown Plaza Conference Centre Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9.
The title:
The Designed Garden...
Customer Experience And Customer Service – John Stanley
The Customer Experience Impact Report is now 7 years old but still has some interesting research.
40% of consumers switch stores because of a store having a...
Irish Specialist Nurseries Association PLANT FAIRS 2018
ISNA Plant Fairs
MARCH 10th or 24th, TBC. St Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin 5
APRIL 1st and 2nd, Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
APRIL 15th, Airfield...
Xylella: ‘Impressive progress, but much still to be done’ | European Food Safety Authority
More than 250 plant health experts from around the world met in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, last week to share and debate the latest...
HTA gives evidence at EFRA Committee hearing on Brexit
The hopes and concerns of the garden industry post-Brexit were made clear to Westminster representatives at a Select Committee Inquiry on 15 November, and...