In This Issue
The AMES Companies & the art of possible
Altico turn heads with their show stopping natural feature pieces
Evergreen Garden Care pushes peat-free
Positive customer response as Primeur brings to market two new garden bestsellers
Westland excels with four New Product Awards
Woodmansterne celebrated 70th anniversary
Meadow View Stone 'wow' customers at Glee
Glee was a fabulous show, says Zest
Glee 2023 hailed as highly successful show
Date set for Glee 2024: 25-27 June 2024
Connect @ Glee will be big development in 2024
Red Gorilla: Best kept secret
Protek celebrates 40 years
Robbie Toys' wide selection
Smart Garden drives growth
GO FERROUS unleashed
Innovative Hortiwool
Sipcam Home & Garden partner with Block Blitz
Creating harmony with nature in your own backyard 
Handy’s Autumn promotions
New initiative with modern and stylised display units
Charles Taylor Trading celebrate 10th anniversary
Keeping warm during winter
28th Glee appearance
Woodlodge’s ranges expand with new additions
RocketGro's new bagged products
Busy time for Eliza Tinsley and Greenman Garden Tools
First to market original design
Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand
Hamac showcases new range
ECO-FLEX gloves made from recycled ocean plastic waste
EKJU assemble construction component range
Showcasing an exceptional doormat range
Fantastic for firewood fans
New underwear by HJ Hall
Nature Safe unveil seaweed based granular feed range
Get Crafty with PepPlay
Johnsons Lawn Seed improves site facilities with £3.5 million investment
Premier Range from Bulldog
Growing made easier
New Burgon & Ball at Glee
Oh So Precious pet products
Museums & Galleries: Proudly supporting garden centre growth
Heart of Eden at Glee 2023
British Garden Centres instal rapid EV charging facilities with Osprey Charging
Ivyline leads the way Outdoors for S/S 24
Top quality products from
Glee goes Floral Thursday for Greenfingers
Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
Hills Plants win Glee’s Green Heart Best Merchandising Display
Glee 2023 Show Guide available online
Winners of Glee Talent Store announced
Picture round-up from build-up day
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
GIMA meet-the-buyers sessions in demand
Rising Stars hopeful do the rounds at Glee
Germie crowned 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
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Germie crowned 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners

 

As the doors opened on another annual Glee exhibition, the GIMA team was busy crowning this year’s winners of the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) – Germie.   

 

The supplier of innovative seed starting kit, Germie impressed the judges with its passion for ‘revolutionising the gardening experience’ with reusable, innovative and ultra-compact solutions that hold environmental and sustainable practices at their heart. Already a bestseller within the French market, Germie is expected to repeat this success within the UK.

 

The Germie collection currently features three grow kits, ranging from 13-41 plants, and is suitable for all types of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Each kit is supplied in an easy grab bag, complete with the reusable ‘grow cells’, with prices ranging from RRP £16.90 - £24.90. Made from locally sourced recycled plastic, fully recyclable and guaranteed for 10-years, the grow cells can be assembled within 60 seconds and filled with seed starter mix and selected seed. From here, seedlings can be encouraged and, once planting out is required, the kit really comes into its own thanks to a unique and patented process. As Germie grow cells do not have a bottom, the plants are not limited and, therefore, the roots continue to grow according to the needs of the seed. As a result, the roots are numerous and well-oxygenated. This, in turn, allows for young plants to be easily released without putting undue stress or damage on the roots during transplantation. Thinning out is also eliminated, as plants can be transplanted directly to the right spot.

 

Germie also encourages quicker germination, as the seeds are buried at the thickness of the seed, allowing them access to light, water, and nutrients. What’s more, the ultra-compact kits provide the ideal conditions for seed development, making it possible to repeat the germination process multiple times throughout the year.

 

Germie is now the eighth recipient of the GISCF, which was first introduced in 2014. The team will receive an incredible prize fund package, comprising a grant of up to £6,000 which includes a year’s full GIMA membership, plus a wide range of business support tools including free exhibition space at Glee and free PR support during the event. In addition, the winners package also includes design, development and manufacturing or marketing cost support up to the value of £3,000; access to an industry business consultant; one-year ACID (Anti Copying in Design) membership; and an advert in the next GIMA Product Digest.

 

GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said: “Congratulations to Germie for scooping this year’s GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund. The team is bringing to market a concept that is proven in other markets and is set to open up new sales opportunities for UK garden retailers. 

 

“The approach to growing is clearly very considered, whilst the environmental impact of the material innovation is heartening to see. It’s a strong proposition that offers a complete, easy-to-follow process that will increase consumer confidence with gardening.”

 

To find out more about the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund please join GIMA on-stand in the heart of Hall 6 at the GIMA Buyer Lounge.

 

Germie can be found at Glee within Hall 7 Stand 7F85.

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