2025 - a year of significant success for Blue Diamond
2025 was a year of significant success for Blue Diamond, says chairman Simon Burke as Blue Diamond turns to AI to continue profits growth. Sales reached £395m, PBT grew to £31.4m. Read more - members only
Second year success for Bransford Webbs apprentice of the year
Sam Evans, apprentice with The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, has won the Midlands Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year Award, presented yesterday by Nicky Chapman at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. Read more - open to all
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Ryedale (Hortipak) closes print business
Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May). Read more - members only
Deadline nears for HTA New Plant Awards
Horticultural Trades Association has reminded exhibitors that entries for the 2026 New Plant Awards close on 19 May. Read more - open to all
Recent movers within the sector
Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving. Read more - open to all
GIMA Buyer Connect boosts Dobbies supplier engagement
GIMA Buyer Connect at Dobbies Garden Centres brought 40+ suppliers together for product discussions and future ranging opportunities. Read more - open to all
HTA on course to host the largest ever National Plant Show
With six weeks to go until the National Plant Show, the HTA has announced that the event is shaping up to be the largest yet, with more than 260 exhibitor stands already confirmed and a new networking and collaboration zone, sponsored by Sinclair. Read more - open to all
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to step down after seven years
Kingfisher has announced that Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier is to leave the group after nearly seven years in the role. Read more - open to all
BHETA appoints Gifty Reji as marketing assistant
BHETA has expanded its in house marketing team with the appointment of Gifty Reji as Marketing Assistant, working closely with Marketing Executive Natalia Ciecierska. Read more - open to all
Top awards at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026
Shaun Herdsman tells the story behind his online plant start-up
Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up. Read more - members only
Caledonian Tree Company wins King’s Award for Enterprise
The Caledonian Tree Company has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade success. Read more - open to all
