James Romaine joins Fallen Fruits sales team
Fallen Fruits has appointed James Romaine as Area Sales Manager for the East Midlands and North East, strengthening its sales team with extensive garden and wild bird care experience. Read more - open to all
Webbs’ Toy Emporium shortlisted for Toy Department of the Year
Webbs Garden Centres’ new Toy Emporium has been named a finalist for Toy Department of the Year at the Toy Retailer of the Year Awards 2025. Read more - members only
LBS appoints new area sales manager
LBS Horticulture Ltd, the market leading distributor with 50 years' experience in the UK, is thrilled to appoint Andy Judd as its new Area Sales Manager. Read more - open to all
LOFA chairman Steve Millington to step down early
Ill health forces Steve Millington is to step down from the chairmanship of LOFA a year early. He is to be succeeded by the vice-chairman Alwyn Williams. Read more - members only
Green-tech exceeds St Leonard’s Hospice charity target
Green-tech has raised more than £1,600 for St Leonard’s Hospice in York, surpassing its £1,000 charity target through a year of team fundraising activities.
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Jumperful challenge raises £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity
The 2025 Christmas Jumperful Challenge has raised over £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity, taking total funds raised since 2020 to more than £37,000. Read more - open to all
Henil Vashi, Robin Tacchi Plants, is AIPH finalist
United Kingdom’s Henil Vashi, Horticultural Advisor at Robin Tacchi Plants, is one of 3 finalists in the AIPH the Young International Grower of the Year Award. Read more - open to all
B&Q confirmed as next retail partner for GIMA Buyer Connect
B&Q will headline GIMA’s next Buyer Connect on 24 February 2026, giving members exclusive access to its buying team with a strong focus on sustainability-led innovation. Read more - open to all
BHETA to hold live Marketplace Day
BHETA is launching its first Marketplace Day in January as platforms such as TikTok Shop, B&Q Marketplace, Tesco lead one of the most significant channel shifts for the industry. Read more - open to all
Government relents over Inheritance Tax Relief threshold
The UK government has announced a significant increase in the threshold for inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs, a move expected to provide substantial benefits to family-owned businesses within environmental horticulture. Read more - members only
Yorkshire Garden Centres smash charity fundraising target
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group has raised over £45,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, exceeding its £30,000 Charity Year target by 50% with three months still remaining. Read more - open to all
Charity Golf Day supports Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge
Teeing up for the Roof of Africa – Charity Golf Day Backing the Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge 2026. Read more - open to all
