More plant ranges planned for 2013 despite poor start to 2012
25 May 2012
Growers exhibiting at Chelsea said they have not been deterred from expansion next year by the poor business in April and May.
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Growers exhibiting at Chelsea said they have not been deterred from expansion next year by the poor business in April and May.
M&G Investments, the asset manager, has renewed its sponsorship of the Chelsea Flower Show for a further two years until 2014.
Dutch flower and plant breeder Agribio Group has acquired Lex+, the rose-breeding company of Lex Voorn. Lex+ will retain its brand name and Voorn will remain in place as breeder.
Quinton Edwards have acted on behalf of Ornamental Tree Nurseries in the sale of their internet business to Hedges Direct (www.hedgesdirect.co.uk).
Marubeni Corporation of Japan has purchased a majority controlling interest in Spaldings, with a minority equity stake being retained by existing shareholders.
M&R Morton, which grows roses at its arable and sheep farm in Alresford, Hampshire, has branched out into the specialist sweet pea market following its purchase of Greenlines Nursery in Birdham, Chichester.
Two new interest-free finance programmes are available to John Deere's UK customers.
Stylist magazine is looking for female entrepreneurs and speakers for the next Stylist Network event on 20 June.
Perennials specialist Blooms of Bressingham has appointed retail development consultant Alistair Lorimer to manage the firm's business development across the UK and Europe.
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