Origin Green-tech has strengthened its health and safety expertise after goods-in manager Josh Hebden successfully completed the Nebosh National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The internationally recognised qualification provides a comprehensive foundation in occupational health and safety management and will support Origin Green-tech’s ongoing efforts to strengthen best practice across the business. Josh Hebden undertook around 80 hours of classroom learning and 120 [...]
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has unveiled the full programme for its 2027 conference, with a high-profile line-up of speakers covering retail, consumer behaviour, economics, data, leadership and business performance. The two-day conference will take place on 25 and 26 January 2027, at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-upon-Avon, bringing together GCA members, industry leaders and business experts from across the garden centre sector. “We’ve brought [...]
The new Level 6 Higher Cert Horticulture Apprenticeship has been up and running at the Teagasc College in the National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin for the past three years and August 2026 sees the fourth new class intake. This programme is part of the SOLAS Generation apprenticeship programme, which is an exciting avenue for young people to progress their route to qualifications through applied learning combining [...]
The Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association (GIMA) has recently launched Gardenex, its dedicated international trade service, designed to support international trade, strengthen commercial connections and create new opportunities for businesses operating across the global garden sector. Gardenex provides a platform for businesses looking to explore new markets, build valuable partnerships and engage with buyers and suppliers from around the world. “The launch of Gardenex represents an [...]
Glee (8–10 September) and Autumn Fair (6–9 September) co-locate at the NEC Birmingham this autumn, creating Europe’s largest combined home and garden trade show in the second half of the year. For buyers across garden, home and gift, it presents a unique opportunity to source across categories, discover new suppliers and tap into a broader retail landscape all in one visit. From established names to [...]
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