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British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies Gosforth site
Stratford Garden Centre takes over former Dobbies site at Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford upon Avon
British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies Gloucester and Reading stores
Davidson Richards look forward to GCA Conference
GCA conference booking closes on Friday
Mr Fothergill’s enters long-term supply chain partnership
Flymo turns 60: How flying mowers took off
‘Garden Centres by Homebase’ opened at The Range
Florals and fun for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025
Landmark year for garden centre transactions
GIMA announces ‘In Conversation with Dobbies’ event
Notcutts announce the return of Mark Haddock as CFO
‘Most Jumperful’ challenge raises over £7,900
Greenhouse manufacturer featured in Human Rights horticultural installation
Expert on sustainable marketing to present at GCA conference
Squire's celebrates outstanding achievements at annual awards
Hornby George PR launches PR service for garden centres
AMES Tools – targeting bestsellers in 2025
Spring Fair lines up packed programme of talks
Plan ahead for 2025 at The Source trade show
New Stainless-Steel Vacuum and Ash Cleaner from The Handy
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Strong line-up of UK companies at IPM ESSEN
Discover the new Fleuroselect Gold Medal winners
RHS launches largest scale community gardening survey
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Chris Francis to leave Hillier Garden Centres and Nurseries
Resolva ‘Win A Car’ promotion winner drives away in style
Southern Trident’s Coco & Coir Compost wins Which? Best Buy awards
Kate Ebbens raises over £30,000 for the Greenfingers Charity with year-long fundraising efforts
David Domoney becomes brand ambassador for Keder Greenhouse
An exciting opportunity to join Barrus’ Garden Tools & Accessories Team
Sponsors of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards
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Barrus are currently looking for a Merchandiser (based in the Home Counties – ideally around the areas of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire) to service their garden centres, specialist machinery outlets and many national and independent retailers.

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Plan ahead for 2025 at The Source trade show

 

If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show on Tuesday 4th February and Wednesday 5th at Westpoint, Exeter. This essential regional event brings together hundreds of food and drink brands, suppliers, and service providers, offering everything you need to stay ahead of the competition. 

 

Why Attend The Source? 

  • See, taste, and compare: Experience products firsthand by sampling ingredients, testing equipment, and assessing quality up close. 
  • Find everything you need for the year ahead: Whether you manage a pub, café, deli, hotel, farm shop, or supermarket, the show has top-quality ingredients, equipment, and services to help your business thrive. 
  • Unlock exclusive offers: Access show-only deals, including discounts, free delivery, and special packages, to make the most of your budget. 
  • Connect and collaborate: Meet suppliers and industry peers face-to-face, building partnerships and gaining insights to drive your business forward. 

A Showcase of the South West’s Best 

In partnership with Taste of the West, The Source trade show highlights the region’s finest producers and big-name brands. Exhibitors include Somerset Charcuterie, Gusto Organic, The Cornish Cheese Co, Gingerbeard’s Preserves, Foxcombe Bakehouse, Chickies Scotch Eggs, Little Jack Horners, Bailey & Son’s Butchers, Yeo Valley, Surfing Cow Ice Cream. Filbert’s Fine Foods, Le Gruyère, UNOX, Belvoir Farm, Westaway Sausages, Barton Reed & Co, Bartlett, Coffeeworks, R D Johns, Westcountry Fruit Sales, and Savona Foodservice. 

 

Mike Anderson, Managing Director of The Source, says: 

"The Source brings the best of the food and drink industry together, offering fresh ideas, invaluable networking opportunities, and access to the best suppliers. It’s the perfect place to prepare for a successful year.” 

 

Free Entry for Trade Buyers 

Trade buyers can attend free of charge, with easy access and plenty of free parking. The show runs over two days, giving you time to explore trends, sample products, and secure the best deals for the year ahead. 

 

Nothing beats seeing, tasting, and comparing products in person. This is your chance to explore the latest innovations, stock up for the year ahead, and leave inspired, with fresh ideas. 

For more details or to register, visit thesourcetradeshow.co.uk or call 01934 733465. Follow The Source on Facebook and Instagram at @SourceFoodDrink for updates. 

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