Mixed fortunes
01 Mar 2012 | by Matthew Appleby
Cold weather is still a major factor in bird food sales but new mixes and retailer approaches are maximising market potential, reports Matthew Appleby.
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In the face of tough import competition, British mushroom growers are focusing on efficiency to stay viable, Claire Shaddick finds.
Cold weather is still a major factor in bird food sales but new mixes and retailer approaches are maximising market potential, reports Matthew Appleby.
Sales of outdoor clothing and footwear at garden centres are on the rise, finds Matthew Appleby.
A drop in sales volume over last year has been compensated for by price increases.
The market for root vegetables is adjusting to changing conditions with frost-resistant varieties and a focus on disease control, reports Sue Jupe.
Product innovations are driving the lawncare market, as gardeners seek convenient solutions.



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