Following the release of the HMRC statistics on the Plastic Packaging Tax (released 17 August), Andrew Thurston, Customs Duty & Indirect Tax Consultant at MHA, says while it is too early to really say whether the tax is proving effective, early analysis suggests...
With hundreds of entries and innovation creating new conversations ahead of the 2024 season, this year’s GIMA Awards have once again proved to be a fiercely fought competition. With the judging having now taken place and the winners selected, the garden retail...
Botanian has launched its range of home propagation products. For all outdoor and indoor plants, including vegetables, herbs and flowers. Developed for the horticulture sector, the sustainable, peat-free products combine highest quality with convenience. LBS...
Garden product manufacturer Burgon & Ball will be launching six new ranges at Glee later this month, including three RHS-endorsed ranges. Limited-edition seasonal products will also be unveiled, which include new “bundle deals on existing top-sellers,” countertop...
Home and garden retailer B&Q has launched a range of garden feeds and plant protection free from synthetic chemicals. The MamaTerra by Verve range is "made from ingredients sourced from nature which work with the ecology of the garden, helping to support a more...
Ahead of Pride Month throughout June, wildflower company Seedball is encouraging people to "scatter a rainbow to bring beautiful colours to their surroundings", while celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. "Scattering a rainbow not only shows people’s support of Pride...
Johnson's Lawn Seed is encouraging gardeners to say "no" to mowing their lawns to help bees, butterflies, and wildlife, as part of Plantlife’s No Mow May initiative. To further support this, the company is set to enter new markets with Celebration, a "unique and...
Melcourt’s SylvaGrow Multi-Purpose compost has achieved Which? Best Buy status. The peat-free product can now use the endorsement, though Melcourt says for production reasons the logo will not appear on its bags. Managing director Andy Chalmers says: “It will be...
Garden and homeware supplier Ivyline has relocated to a larger warehouse to support its ongoing growth plans. The new warehouse – part of a 65,000sq ft warehouse development operated by Amethyst Group – is located just 25 minutes from Ivyline’s headquarters at...
Suppliers can now enter the 2023 GIMA Awards. Titles such as ‘Supplier of the Year’ and the ‘Sword of Excellence’ award are once again up for grabs at the annual ceremony in Wales. Products launched between June 2022 and May 2023 can be submitted ahead of the 2 June...
Wildflower brand Seedball has created a range of new bee tins to mark 10 years since it first launched. The trio of products – Yellow Bumblebee Mix, Short-Haired Bumblebee Mix and Shrill Carder Bumblebee Mix anniversary tins – are to raise awareness of three British...
The team behind Baby Bio has launched new digital platform Seezon to offer home and garden inspiration and advice. SBM Life Science has created an online hub which includes tips for growing fruit and vegetables, lawn care advice, and solutions for a variety of common...
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