VivaGreen is crowned the 2016 GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund winners!
The winner of this year’s GIMA Innovators' Seed Corn Fund is Dublin based, VivaGreen. Impressing the judges with its MossOff product which is a multi-surface concentrate that offers a new and totally unique biocide-free way of controlling moss and algae on all outdoor surfaces, VivaGreen beat off stiff competition to secure this year’s win...
Diarmuid Gavin dropped by the MossOff stand at Glee 2016 and was pleased to hear all about the exciting product from VivaGreen.
Photo (above) shows Garrett Walsh and Russell Walsh, owners of VivaGreen welcoming Diarmuid to their stand and explaining why MossOff was such a success when it was trialled earlier this year in Aylett Nurseries Garden Centre,St Albans.
Since its launch in 2014, the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund has already witnessed great success. It’s first two winners have both gone on to enjoy great commercial success; going from new brands to established and growing suppliers within the garden retail market. This same success is expected to be achieved by the 2016 winners. The lucky recipient of this year’s prize package is Dublin based, VivaGreen. Impressing the judges with its MossOff product, VivaGreen beat off stiff competition to secure this year’s win. As winners they will receive support up to the value of £6,000 to help with development and marketing costs associated with entering the UK garden retail market, plus a year’s full GIMA membership, and a wide range of business support tools.
MossOff is a multi-surface concentrate that offers a new and totally unique biocide-free way of controlling moss and algae on all outdoor surfaces. The unique technology is chemical free and completely safe to children and pets as well as plant life and even fish and ponds. The concentrate dilutes easily and is simply applied using a garden sprayer or watering can fitted with a fine rose.
The product is also available in a separate variant designed to take advantage of the specific lawn care market and provide dual merchandising opportunities as well as maintain rates of sale throughout the season.
Both products answer the growing consumer demand for garden control products that are easy and safe to handle but deliver consistent and reliable results. No special equipment is required to apply MossOff, consumers just need to choose a dry day so that the product has ample opportunity to dry to take full effect. MossOff is available in 2L & 5L MossOff Multi Surface and MossOff Lawn Care versions. The RRP for Multi Surface and Lawn Care is 2L £12.99 and 5L £24.99. GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said: “We’re incredibly pleased to confirm that VivaGreen is the 2016 winner of the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund. A truly innovative product, the judges were impressed with the simplicity of the product, as well as its dual-use that delivers results, whilst providing peace of mind for consumers. The fact that the product is also biocide-free and yet still beats chemical based competitor products, really stood out as a key USP. I’ve no doubt that VivaGreen will quickly become a core product for any garden retailer.” Call VivaGreen now to discuss your Spring 2017 stock requirements – UK & NI – Tel. 020 7197 2317 Int. - Tel. + 353 1 43 66 314 Int.- Fax.+ 353 1 43 66 315 Email. office@vivagreengroup.com To see the complete range of environmentally friendly products available from VivaGreen www.vivagreengroup.com
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The Gas Fire Pit market got red hot on the Elementi stand at Glee, 17X30.
Outdoor living is the new lifestyle choice and one of our exclusive range of gas powered ‘fire pits’ will allow you to make more use, in greater comfort, of your outdoor space. A new concept in patio heaters, designed in the USA to enhance the outdoor spaces in your home or garden with a uniquely designed piece of garden furniture that serves a practical purpose.
The Elementi range of gas ‘fire pits’, ‘fire bowls’ and ‘flaming tables’ are designed to complement a wide range of styles from contemporary to rustic and they will add to the appearance of any landscape, plus they provide warmth and the special visual attraction of ‘living’ flames. Although substantial these patio heaters (fire pits) are portable and can be moved to alternative locations/positions with relative ease.
All Elementi outdoor gas heaters are CE marked and supplied with a 6kg propane gas bottle cover that is made from GRC to match the material of the chosen Elementi portable ‘fire pit’. Additionally, a full weather cover is provided for the patio heater, together with full operating and maintenance instructions.
The Elementi fire pit is very easy to operate with a single control knob similar to many gas appliances, simply push and twist the knob, holding it in until the ‘pilot’ is established before turning the knob further to ignite the main burner. The ignition is battery powered (single AAA battery supplied) which is easily accessible and will only require replacement very infrequently. Once lit, the flame and thus heat output is easily adjustable by turning the control knob to achieve the desired heat output and flame effect, turning the control fully clockwise will extinguish the flame.
There are many other designs in addition to those shown on this site, some of which are manufactured to order, so if you have your own ideas contact us to discuss how we can help.
For more information please contact Steve Pugsley on 01271 831039 or enquiries@ardosiaslate.co.uk
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CPL Distribution launch Next Generation Biomass Fuels range
CPL’s Homefire Olive Briquettes created plenty of interest at this year’s Glee. The completely new and innovative product, which is the result of extensive research by CPL, also won the Going Green Award at the Glee New Product Awards...
CPL’s Homefire Olive Briquettes created plenty of interest at this year’s Glee. The completely new and innovative product, which is the result of extensive research by CPL, also won the Going Green Award at the Glee New Product Awards. The product was launched as part of CPL’s new range of Next Generation Biomass Fuels which also includes Homefire Torrefied Heat Logs. People love burning firewood for the look, the feel and the environmental benefits but wish that it gave out more heat and lasted longer – in short they want firewood to perform more like coal. With Homefire Olive Briquettes and Homefire Torrefied Heat Logs, CPL has developed two new fuels that give people the best of both worlds. Homefire Olive Briquettes: Burn 40% hotter than hardwood kiln dried logs Lasts twice as long 100% renewable Made from olives. For more information: Tel: 01623 860228 Email: commercialteam@cpldistribution.co.uk Visitors at Glee 2016 saw the Homefire Olive Briquettes on the CPL Distribution stand (17V10).
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The new Aquabrush from JK's Creations is destined to be a big hit for gardeners and people with a more active lifestyle. After listening to feedback from consumers and retailers, JK's Creations have developed a high quality 500ml water bottle for their Aquabrush (pictured left) so that the product meets the demands of people wanting to clean muddy boots, tools and any manner of objects more often. For garden centres exclusively they have developed a pack with a spare brush, a cloth and the new sized Aquabrush that will retail for £16.99. This quality UK made product was a finalist in the Glee New Product Awards and exhibited on stand 20B55. Please visit www.jkscreations.com or contact James on 07831 094826
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Mr Bloom's Nursery is one of the BBC's top-rating kids' TV shows. Little Babas Toys showcased their new range of licensed CBeebies Mr Bloom Talking Veggies at Glee 2016.
The RTS North West award-winning show, starring BAFTA-nominated actor Ben Faulks is set in a colourful, fertile allotment run by the green-fingered Mr. Bloom. The show combines live action and puppetry - urging children to pull on their wellies, pick up a trowel and learn some important life lessons through the wonders of gardening. In different strands of the series, Mr Bloom: Out and About, see the eponymous character take to the road in various adventures. From learning about the importance of drinking water when it's hot to understanding that growing takes time, Mr. Bloom explores a variety of themes to help children understand the world around them. The huge child audience for Mr Bloom's Nursery is complimented by very strong parental endorsement with the messaging boards on parenting websites awash with thousands of post views of people discussing the positive impact that the show is having on their own little Tiddlers. The range of Mr Bloom's Nursery Merchandise is available to buy wholesale separately or on a range of FSDU's from Little Babas Toys. For more information please contact Robyn Dean: robyn@littlebabastoys.co.uk Tel: 01704 469196 Direct number 07703719371 www.littlebabastoys.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/littlebabastoys.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/LittleBabas
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Wildlife World launches stylish new range
 This Autumn, Wildlife World is unveiling an extensive range of new products, including its new novelty Dewdrop range for birds, bees and other beneficial garden insects. Wildlife World exclusively launched the range at Glee 2016 where the unique SIMON KING brushwood robin nester (below) retailing at only £6.99 won best new pet and wildlife product at Glee...
This Autumn, Wildlife World is unveiling an extensive range of new products, including its new novelty Dewdrop range for birds, bees and other beneficial garden insects (above). Wildlife World exclusively launched the range at Glee 2016 where the unique SIMON KING brushwood robin nester (below) retailing at only £6.99 won best new pet and wildlife product at Glee.
Available as a Bird Nest Box, Bird Feeder, Butterfly, Moth & Insect Habitat or Bee & Bug home, the Dewdrop range moves away from the traditional, often rectangular design and takes the shape of a teardrop, a popular and stylish design.
Each of the products has a decorative bamboo rattan exterior and are dyed using a pale aqua blue paint for a modern and attractive alternative to conventional wildlife products. The range reflects Wildlife World’s commitment to all wildlife species and is created using only sustainable materials including FSC certified timber and water-based paints and sealants.
Wildlife World’s team of wildlife experts and design specialists have added detail and workability to this new range under a new design, whilst ensuring that it remains beneficial and practical for the different wildlife species to use.
Norman Sellers, Managing Director at Wildlife World commented, “This new range is very exciting for us because it is very different to our usual style and really stands out against our other products. This range is very attractive with a rattan and painted blue finish which would make it a nice gift for anyone to receive regardless of their garden size or knowledge of wildlife.”
The new Dewdrop range includes an alternative bird nesting box that offers a beneficial habitat to a range of small bird species such as Blue Tits and Great Tits. The box features a small entrance hole to allow the birds to enter, finished with a 32mm stainless steel protector. The size of the hole deters larger birds away from the nester to protect nesting birds and their young.
The range also features a bird feeder, which uses a large front entrance to allow birds to perch whilst feeding. The feeder can be filled with a range of food types and easily emptied and cleaned to help promote good bird hygiene.
Wildlife World has also introduced a Butterfly, Moth and Insect Habitat to the range which provides a safe home for a range of species. This product is particularly beneficial to gardeners as it encourages and invites invertebrates into gardens to help form the basis of a healthy ecosystem. The entrance is created so that many different types of insect can enter and use the habitat and can be opened up to allow users to add twigs or straw to assist roosting. The habitat can be used all year round, including the winter months for non-migratory butterflies.
The final product in the Dewdrop range is a new Bee & Bug Home. Wildlife World devotes much of its time to the conservation of solitary bees and other insects due to their major benefits to pollination and pest control in gardens. The habitat features nesting tubes designed especially for solitary bees, which are known to nest and lay their eggs in deep holes in wood or trees. It also offers nesting areas for other insects such as ladybirds and lacewings.
Further information is available from Wildlife World on 01666 505333, by emailing info@wildlifeworld.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at www.wildlifeworld.co.uk
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Exciting new additions to Neudorff’s weed, feed and control range were launched at GLEE 2016, receiving positive feedback from the industry.
The company has experienced an exceptional season with record sales of key products including Sluggo® Slug & Snail Killer, Pyrol Bug & Larvae Killer, and Superfast & Long Lasting Weedkiller, elevated sales combined with the launch 10 new products at the 2015 show have been key contributors to the company’s success.  In addition, Organic CleanLawn, a 3-in-1 natural lawn treatment, also unveiled at the 2015 show, recently won a GIMA Award as the best new garden care product.
Neudorff sales director, Jude Beharall said: “The 2016 season has seen Neudorff UK experience excellent growth, we have successfully expanded the UK product range and stockist uptake has been extremely positive. “Where possible we use active ingredients that occur in nature which gives retailers the opportunity to offer effective alternatives to their customers helping to set Neudorff apart from the competition.” Brand new products launched at GLEE included Super Strength Seaweed Extract (1L), a nourishing formula that will stimulate sprouting and root growth, and is suitable for organic gardening. Plus, a new Plant Invigorator (750ml spray) containing fatty acids and algae to aid optimal plant nutrition. It strengthens plants’ ability to withstand stress from pest and disease attack. Both products can be used with flowers, plants and vegetables. Furthermore, the 100 per cent natural Organic CleanLawn is now available in new handy 8 kg bags, a smaller alternative to the current 20 kg bag. The 3-in-1 formula fertilises, improves soil, and has an indirect action against moss to produce a thick and naturally green lawn. In addition, Superfast & Long Lasting Weedkiller* will be made available in a larger 2L concentrate bottle, adding to the current range consisting of a 750ml and 3L ready to use spray and 1L concentrate. *Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. RRPs Plant Invigorator 750ml - £6.49 Super Strength Seaweed Extract 1L - £9.99 Organic CleanLawn 8KG - £19.99 Superfast & Long Lasting Weedkiller 2L - £29.99 Contact info Website: www.neudorff-trade.co.uk Phone: 0121 767 1821
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 The team from Lows of Dundee were overjoyed when the innovative SkALE Greenwall was voted Best Overall Product at Glee.
Lows are the sole UK distributor of the SkALE Greenwall, a product designed by Australian Edward Warburton who was at Glee on the first day of the show.
David Wrigley, International Product Sourcing Director of Lows, said: “It is fantastic to have won the New Product Award. Edward and I presented the case for the SkALE Greenwall to the panel of judges and we are delighted to have won the overall Best Product award. Unfortunately, Edward couldn’t be at the awards presentation but we made sure he knew of the win.”
SkALE is a new innovative vertical garden system. Its unique fish scale pattern of planting pods is just the start of the innovation in both form and function.
The product enables you to install your own greenwall. Now you can create amazing greenwalls, from traditional external settings to the highest grade designed interiors.
Pictured: Dave Wrigley and wife Rosie, a director of Lows, alongside the winning product.
The SkALE Greenwall was on stand 19H51 at Glee 2016.
Lows of Dundee, An Introduction to the company with The Best New Product At Glee 2016 The Low family connection in the textile trade started in 1913 when brothers William and Peter Low co-founded Low Brothers. Starting from a humble beginning in a small commercial street office and then moving to Ellon Street Works as jute, sack and bag manufacturers. In 1919 the company moved to Wallace Works, Hilltown, Dundee and expanded their production of sacks and bags. Unfortunately there was a crushing blow in 1921 when Wallace Works went up in flames and only the offices remained of the whole building. The cost of the fire reached £100,000 — a considerable amount of money in those days. After the fire the company continued to trade specialising in jute and union interlining for the clothing trade and after the War branched out into merchanting jute goods for needle felt and carpet backing. In 1959 Low Brothers & Co Ltd became a member of Don Bros Buist Group and expanded rapidly into polypropylene production mainly for the carpet industry through their subsidiary Don & Low PLC. The Don Bros Buist Group sold the company in 1986 to Shell UK Ltd. At this time Mr Murray Low, son of the co-founder William Low, decided to leave the company and with his wife Rosalind formed their merchanting company specialising in marketing PVC coated fabrics, industrial textiles and products for the Horticultural and Agricultural markets. This company is now one of the UK's leading distribution companies in the Coated Fabrics market and Horticultural fields with a sales turnover in the region of £12 million. The family tradition continues with 3 daughters — Suzanne, Victoria and Rosemary working with their parents in the Company. Lows Today The Low family connection in the textile trade started in 1913 and today Lows of Dundee Ltd is still a family owned and managed business operating from its office headquarters in Dundee, Scotland. The business operates two separate Divisions, Commercial Horticulture and Coated Fabrics with warehousing facilities in Errol, Scotland and Blackburn, Lancashire. Substantial stocks in excess of 1.5 million pounds are held ensuring our customers receive quality products backed up with prompt deliveries enabling the Company to gain accreditation to ISO9001. Horticultural Division The Horticultural Division is a leading national distributor of commercial horticulture products. We stock a vast range of carefully chosen products. Currently, we are buying directly from factories from about 15 countries around the world, offering some of the best products and prices in the industry. Winners of Best New Product at Glee - skALE Greenwall
 For more information please visit www.lows.co.uk or call 01382 229521
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Glee New Product Awards - Full list of winners
Ten ground-breaking new garden products were confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards at Glee 2016, including Wildlife World (pictured) who won the Wildlife and Pets category...
Ten ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards at Glee 2016.
The winning products were chosen by an expert panel of judges representing independent and multiple retailers, the media and international buyers.
After initial judging of the 305 new products first thing on Monday morning the judges selected finalists in each category. Then, for the first time at Glee those finalists had the opportunity to meet the judges on Monday afternoon to answer questions and make a pitch to be chosen as the winner. The winners were:
 Retail Services and Experiences
Winner: Compass Group (stand 17U30)
Finalist: Malcolm Scott Consultants (17T59)
 Outdoor Entertaining
Winner: Cadac - Urban Chef (17Y26)
Finalists: CPL - Homefire Olive Briquettes (17V10) and Panacea - Vintage Beverage Washtub (19F60) 
Garden Decoration
Winner: Smart Garden - Solar Daffodil (18K30-31)
Finalists: Fallen Fruits - Dog Bench (18H30) and Pot Pal - Classico (20A13)
Home, Gift and Clothing
Winner: Briers - Julie Dodsworth Orangery Comfi Gardener Gove (19H05)
Finalists: Briers - Navy Neoprene Wellington Boot (19H05) and JKS Creations - The Aquabrush (20B55)
 Wildlife and Pets
Winner: Wildlife World - Simon King Brushwood Robin Nester (18M50)
Finalists: Petface - Memory foam and microfibre mattress (18M30 - N31) and Wildlife World - ground feeder range (18M50)
 Garden Care - Growing Accessories
Winner: Lows - skALE Greenwall (19H51)
Finalists: Burgon & Ball - Large Hip Trug (19C26-E27) and LBS - Flexigrow – (18L60)
 Garden Care – Chemicals, Fertilisers and Growing Media
Winner: Block Blitz - Block Blitz (17R03)
Finalists: Westland - Safe Lawn (19G20-H21) and Westland - Gro Sure Smart
 Plants, seeds and bulbs
Winner: Javado - Growing Light Bulbs (20C30)
Finalists: Channel Island Plants - Petunia Tumbelina Maria (NB33) and Javado - Planted Wek Jar (20C30)
 Tools & Machinery
Winner: Scotts Round Up Gel Wand (18M20-N21)
Finalists: Greenworks - 40 volt Cordless Garden Cart (19C30-E31) and NAP Brands - Black and Decker Snake Wand (17Y40)
 Landscaping
Winner: Decopak - Milano Porcelain Paving (20J30-K31)
Finalists: Cadix - Birdbath (20E26-F27) and Panacea - Decorative Landscape Edging 19F60
 Best of British
Joint winner: Pot Pals and Block Blitz
 Going Green
Winner: CPL Homefire Olive Briquettes
 Best New Product at Glee
Lows - skALE Greenwall
Glee and Garden Trade News would like to thank the judges for Glee New Products 2016 for giving their time: - Andy Bunker, Alton Garden Centre
- Brian Archibald, Coolings
- Claudia Roberts, Notcutts
- Gabor Knorr, British Garden, Austria
- Heidi Towse, Frosts
- Michelle de Lavis Trafford, Choice Marketing
- Nigel Poyner, Consultant
- Stuart Whalley, Blue Diamond
- Val Kempster, Rosebourne
The judging panel was chaired by Trevor Pfeiffer, MD of Garden Trade News and kept in order by Harry Sinclair and Rebbecca Dean of GTN's owners The Garden Communication & Media Co Ltd.
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Spear & Jackson launched their new Convertible Ratchet Anvil Secateurs at GLEE this year, as part of their Razorsharp range.
These Secateurs can convert from a standard anvil cutting action, to a ratchet at the flick of a switch, for maximum flexibility whilst pruning. The ratchet action is used for cutting through thicker, harder branches, and breaks down the cut into 4 shorter steps, meaning the user gets more cut for less effort.
The standard cutting action is ideal for pruning thinner stems around the garden, so the combination of the two cutting actions in one pair of secateurs is perfect for all-round use in the garden. 
Spear & Jackson also launched several other exciting new products ready for 2017 at GLEE this year, such as their new Titanium coated secateurs, new gift sets, a new range of cutting axes, new fixed blade pruning saw and two new styles of Hoe, to name just a few! 
For more information email sales@spear-and-jackson.com or visit their website www.spear-and-jackson.com
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