Fish4Dogs has created a new team to focus on new product development (NPD) and review product lifecycles to support its ambitious growth plans. Read more

Fiskars is preparing for a prosperous 2019 with the announcement of a brand new direct sales channel for its trade partners. In early spring, retailers will be able to take advantage of a newly created route, which will offer retailers better value, a more personalised experience and direct access to Fiskars’ expertise, knowledge and support with merchandising. Read more

Whilst many brands were wrapping up for the year, Johnsons Lawn Seed was stepping into the spotlight with a special feature on BBC news. The report helped to highlight the Johnsons Lawn Seed brand and also the plight of UK lawns following this year’s extreme weather.   Read more

Child and pet safe and with a long-lasting effect, Solabiol® Top Lawn feeds for twice as long (versus the natural brand leader), so consumers can enjoy the comfort of feeding their lawn less often. Read more

New for this season, Johnsons has introduced exclusive Viola Back to Black (RRP £2.35 for 100 seeds). Mini flowered and on small, neat plants the petals are truly jet-black and beautifully contrasted with a bright yellow eye. Flowering over an extremely long season, they are perfect for all baskets, patio containers and dramatic bedding displays. Read more

In response to a sharp rise in Brexit ‘prepper’ websites and pages on social media, Franchi seeds has launched a “Brexit Preppers Food Growing Survival Kit” on Saturday 5th of Jan with one tweet which was then picked up and multiplied on various social media platforms. Read more

G Plants is pleased to announce that it has been awarded certification for ISO 9001:2015 by the World Certification Services Limited (WCS), who is a UKAS Accredited Certification Body. Read more

The professional market leader for outdoor surface and patio care products, Azpects, have expanded their EASYCare range to satisfy retailers and consumers. Read more

At the 2019 IPM trade fair in Essen from 22 to 25 January, Desch Plantpak is presenting a complete range of eco-friendly products, each of which responds to demands from retailers and consumers. Read more

Fiskars intends to support the trade during 2019 in a number of ways, including an innovative consumer focussed marketing campaign called ‘0% Stress, 100% Happiness’. Read more

SmartPlants adds T&M to its growing list of commercial partners.  Customer receipts by the mail-order supplier will soon be accompanied by the newly developed SmartPlant 'button' to provide post sale advice. Read more

Since its launch in 1997 National Nestbox Week has grown to become one of the most recognised awareness campaigns in the annual ornithological calendar. Its message to the public is very simple: build or buy a nestbox and give a bird a home. Read more