CONTENTS 3. Introduction
LANDSCAPING & GARDEN DECORATIONS
PET PRODUCTS
FOOD & CATERING
13. Azpects
24. Group 55
4. Home Brewtique
14. Bathgate Horticulture
25. PowAir
RETAIL EXPERIENCE & SERVICES
15. Deco-Pak
26. Unipet
5. Bidvest
16. Jaber Studios
HOME, GIFT & CLOTHING
GARDEN CARE
17. Quickgrass
27. Briers
6. Anova
18. Think Outise
28. Chive
7. Corona
19. Yorkshire Flowerpots
29. Ecoegg
8. Durston Garden Products
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
30. Voyage Maison
9. Hum Flowerpots
20. Besp-Oak Furniture
31. Woodstock Chimes
10. Prongcroft
21. La Hacienda
32. YH-Arts Ceramics Ltd
11. Westland Horticulture
22 Pharao
PLANTS
12. Wilma’s Lawn & Garden
23. Omega Products Group
33. Laurica Plants
INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE 11TH ISSUE OF THE GLEE FRESH INSPIRATION With the start of spring now upon us, we’ve rounded up a selection of the latest products from some of our best brands that will be showcasing at Glee 2017. Take a look at what will be shaping the industry’s landscape next season, with products from all 8 of our exciting show sectors featured inside. Be inspired to grow your business this September with Glee.
A NOTE FROM MATT, OUR EVENT DIRECTOR:
Welcome back to the Glee Fresh Inspiration! We’re looking forward to saying goodbye to those cold winter days, and getting ready to welcome everything that spring has to offer. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the amazing spring inspired products that will be showcased at this years’ event. Happy viewing!
Matthew Mein Event director
HOME BREWTIQUE
www.HomeBrewtique.com Info@HomeBrewtique.com 020 8133 2739
This new UK company has given homebrewing a long over-due update. Their refined brewing equipment and high quality pre-measured ingredient kits make it easy to make craft beers just like a brewery, only easily in any sized kitchen. Step by step instructions walk you through the process so within a few hours one can become a bonafide craft brewer. They offer 10 different beer flavours ranging from Pale Ales, IPAs, Rye and Stouts as well as a retail friendly recipe voucher kit. A long shelf-life and low minimum order quantities make this a unique addition to your gift shop.
BIDVEST
Bidfood is the UK’s leading foodservice provider. They offer their customers a wide choice of food, drinks and catering supplies across their collection of their own brands and through their branded supplier partners. Their specialist teams can provide guidance and insight into current trends, industry standards and a forward thinking approach to CSR.
www.bidfood.co.uk SharonMoore@bidvest.co.uk 07825 079 199
ANOVA Spain’s market leading garden tools brand is launching in the UK. Anova brings professional grade equipment to homes and businesses seeking a range of high-end tools for any job. From their robust engineering to utilising powerful Honda engines, their mark of quality is evident both inside and out. Plus, each of their products come with a full 2 year warranty as standard. The future of lawn mowing is with the innovative SMARTBOT-V2. With a Walbro Carburetor, and Oregen blades our chainsaws are best in class. Self-propelled and lightweight, our lawn mowers cut, collect and mulch with precision.
www.anovafgt.co.uk sales@anovafgt.co.uk 01702 477 353
CORONA Corona have the Shears to make the job easier: With the highest quality, you will achive the best result and a different shear for every user. Their tools are the result of joint work between the end users and their R&D+ team. They are close to the users, whether they are professionals or amateurs, and Bellota design the tools based on their needs.
www.bellota.com Itziar.Artamendi@bellota.com +34 943 73 9000
DURSTON GARDEN PRODUCTS Durston Garden Products Ltd is a British based company offering a highquality range of growing media to the trade. The company’s manufacturing and distribution plant is located in Somerset where the company produces and distributes everything from its entry level Manor Farm Brand, to its top-of-the-range Multi-Purpose Compost; most of which, benefit from the added nutrient Gro-Boost. Gro-Boost is a scientifically formulated blend of recycled materials and once added to the compost gives it an added nutrient boost which not only aids the growth development of plants and flowers, but also reduces the amount of peat being used, making it more environmentally friendly.
www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk info@durstongardenproducts.co.uk 01458 442 688
HUM FLOWERPOTS
Hum Partnership was established in 2014 by a British couple who decided to launch a new venture, having spotted a gap in the market for colourful garden pots decorated with contemporary patterns. Following a period of product development, Hum Flowerpots were launched in the Summer of 2015 at the Hampton Court Flower Show.
These highly original outdoor pots are designed and manufactured in the UK and are fade-resistant and frost-resistant.
www.hum-partnership.com hello@hum-partnership.com 03302 233 414
PRONGCROFT PRONGCROFT The Garden Prong is a new British designed handheld garden tool. A modern twist on a traditional design. It makes very light work of removing weeds and aerating soil within garden boarders, patio pots and vegetable plot environments. Anything easy is enjoyable to do, and with a Prongcroft at hand, people will have a tidy garden to view. Specifically designed for ease of use for persons of any age and ability, it is supplied in three specific sizes.
www.prongcroft.co.uk sales@prongcroft.co.uk 01159 830 344
WESTLAND HORTICULTURE
Resolva Liquid Shots offer an easy way to apply concentrated weedkiller. Pre-dosed with just the right amount for a 10L watering can, there’s no mess and no measuring, giving consumers peace of mind that they are applying the right amount.
www.gardenhealth.com 028 8772 7500
WILMA’S LAWN & GARDEN Wilma’s Lawn & Garden is a distributor of horticultural additives destined for the European market. They service a wide range of wholesalers that have a customer base consisting of florists, garden centres, growers, specialty stores, out-of-home, e-tail and retail throughout Europe.
www.bidvest.co.uk SharonMoore@bidvest.co.uk 07825 079 199
All nutrition products are based on extensive research and testing. They distributes nutrients and substrates that are scientifically proven to deliver exceptional plant growth, health and yield across all stages of the plants life. Widely acknowledged for producing great results when growing in hydro, peat or even coco’s growing media. The assortment is complemented with a range of highly effective growth enhancers alongside nutrient additives. They also offers various types of growing media.
www. business.wilmaslawnandgarden.com info@wilmaslawnandgarden.co.uk 01217 962 766
AZPECTS EASYJoint will join your paving by completely filling the gaps without a need for kneeling or compressing the material by hand. A strong joint that will resist the elements and stand the test of time - better than traditional jointing methods.
www.azpects.co.uk jeff@azpects.co.uk 01473 760777
BATHGATE HORTICULTURE Following the award winning Champions Blend All Purpose Compost, Bathgate have formulated Champions Blend Seed & Cutting Compost. Produced to the same high standards and containing the unique ingredients in the original Champions Blend. This fine grade compost is the ideal growing media for seed sowing and rooting cuttings. Offered in an 10 litre carry pack.
www.bathgatesilica.co.uk A.Peers@bathgatesilica.co.uk 01270 762 828
DECO-PAK Deco Pak’s product portfolio is a must-see for decorative landscaping and horticulture. This year’s new products include award winning Milano Porcelain Paving available in three neutral shades of grey (Grigio), brown (Marrone) and beige(Pino). Their new Italian Porcelain Paving is easy to install, highly resistant to frost, mould and is anti-slip. The product is laid using traditional techniques but no specialist materials are required. The look and feel of this award-winning paving brings the luxury of indoor flooring outside with its unique composition and texture.
www.deco-pak.co.uk b.atkinson@deco-pak.co.uk 01422 204394/ 07789 723 842
JABER STUDIOS Jaber studios is a new company based in the south west of England producing a totally unique range of ornaments for the home and garden. Many years of experience and knowledge of the garden ornament industry is being put into this busines, with innovative new designs continuing to be produced by their skilled sculptors.
jaberstudios@gmail.com 07813 484 455
QUICKGRASS
Quickgrass Limited are able to provide a trade supply source for bespoke cut roll lengths of their excellent ‘Soft Touch’ artificial grass range. They have created a range of landscape grasses that look like natural grass both in colour and appearance. By using only the finest yarns they have developed grasses which are luxuriously soft yet exceptionally strong. Not only is the surface fantastic, the back is coated in a double thick layer of latex making our grass the best artificial grass you can buy.
www.quickgrass.co.uk info@quickgrass.co.uk 01527 579841
THINK OUTSIDE Think Outside is the creator of the hand-crafted sculptures, décor and furniture for homes and gardens or as cherished gifts. All of Think Outside’s products are carefully crafted and designed with impeccable detail and built with integrity to bring joy into people’s lives. Camilla the Caterpillar: It is guaranteed to bring a smile to all who gaze upon her and makes us question why we haven’t always been using caterpillars to pot our plants. She has oodles of personality and when paired with nice plants she adds a fun and quirky touch to any garden.
www.thinkoutside.biz/uk gmiles1967@hotmail.com 07747 801 397
YORKSHIRE FLOWERPOTS
As part of the family-owned Naylor Group, Yorkshire Flowerpots has a heritage firmly planted in over 123 years of clay manufacture. More than a century’s experience, high quality work by skilled craftsmen and a unique firing process have all made Yorkshire Flowerpots the UK’s foremost manufacturer of 100% frostproof flowerpots.
www.yorkshireflowerpots.co.uk info@naylor.co.ukcom 01226 794059
BESP-OAK FURNITURE Besp-Oak’s vintage display crates make a characterful addition to homes, offices and commercial spaces. Each unique crate is multipurpose with typical uses including general storage, planters and side tables. They are stackable for use as bookshelves or shoe storage and easy to reposition. Over 30 different crates, storage racks, wine crates and trays can be purchased from the midland based wholesale furniture and accessory specialist at trade prices.
www.besp-oak.com sales@besp-oakfurniture.co.uk 024 76 632148
LA HACIENDA Firebox is an intelligent addition to any barbecue set up. For use on a gas or charcoal barbecue, take away any barbecue boundaries with the Firebox. What’s more, the Firebox isn’t limited to just cooking pizzas; it’s suitable for cooking fish, vegetables, meat, bread, and even cookies. This alfresco dining accessory is as versatile as it is sleek, making it the must have addition to any garden cooking kit. Tabletop Halogen Electric Heater: Simple and stylish in a stainless steel finish, this luxury tabletop electric heater brings the warmth right to the centre of any alfresco dinner party.
www.lahacienda.co.uk sales@lahacienda.co.uk 01285 762 060
PHARAO
Pharao is a new brand within OutTrade for modern products, mainly pottery and fireplaces, all manually produced and exported from Egypt. Every product bears the authentic marks of the craftsman’s hands. The company offers modern structures or “ancient” look pottery as well as glazed pots in trendy colours and authentic garden furniture that suit any garden. They also have a new assortment of fireplaces and fire pits in modern design, colours or rust look.
www.pharaopots.com info@pharaopots.com +31 529 482 808
OMEGA PRODUCTS GROUP OutdoorChef features are: - 2 burner system with integrated ignition in both heat controllers - Integrated rotatable EASY FLIP funnel for direct and indirect grilling - 2 weatherproof wheels - Hinged lid to open and close the lid within a 135° angle - Bowl levelling feature and height-adjustable feet - Lid with integrated thermometer
www.outdoorchef.com sales@omega-products.co.uk 01539 739733
GROUP 55 Established in 1999, Group55 is renowned for its disruptive and successful brands such as Animology and Strikeback. Animology Crash Pads offer superior comfort in a stylish pet bed. Designed to resist water, odour and pet hair; the durable beds ensure pets can comfortably ‘crash out’ inside or out. Made from machine washable material with a removable cushion, Crash Pads can be washed (on a hand wash programme at 30 degrees) as well as wiped clean to keep pet’s bed spotless.
www.animology.co.uk sales@group55.co.uk 01772 786864
POWAIR PowAir is committed to professional odour neutralisation and providing the products needed to remove unwanted odour’s from the air permanently. PowAir is not a masking agent but an odour neutralisation agent. This is a professional odour removal agent, industrial strength and safe to use around people, pets and plants. The complex set of essential oils bind to any odorous molecules rendering them null and inert, therefore completely removing the bad smells and odours from the air.
www.powair.co.uk sales@powair.co.uk 01472 242 244
UNIPET
Unipet is Europe’s leading wild bird food manufacturer, specialising in suetbased products and poultry treats. They have over 25 years’ experience as a leading innovator with their design, research and development and core manufacturing business all based at their extensive site in Kent. They are well-known for their highly respected Suet To Go® and Hentastic® brands, but they also provide bespoke products to many of the leading retail brands. Here we feature some of their new and exciting products for 2017!
www.unipet.co.uk marketing@unipet.co.uk 01795 476 561
BRIERS Briers design and manufactures a range of beautiful and gorgeous products including over 100 gloves, footwear, umbrellas and even garden tools.
www.briersltd.co.uk hello@briersltd.co.uk 01963 269 077
CHIVE Chive has created simple designs to highlight the beauty of all floral arrangements. Chive’s elegant vases compliment any setting and are a wonderful addition to any home, business, or event. Using a versatile array of media including glass, plastic, porcelain and ceramic, Chive’s collections debut biannually.
www.chiveukwholesale.com alex@chiveuk.com 0800 434 6225
ECOEGG
Ecoegg is a British manufacturer of eco-friendly laundry, cleaning and household products. Their products are kind to the environment and kind to people’s skin. Established in 2008, ecoegg’s first product was the Laundry Egg and since then, ecoegg has developed a broad range of innovative products to help you Live Clever. In 2016, ecoegg was awarded the Queen’s Award For Enterprise, recognising it’s ground-breaking innovation and success.
www.ecoegg.com trade@ecoegg.com 01622 535 200
VOYAGE MAISON At Voyage they are passionate about fabric and design. Aspiring to be colourful and to bring a fresh airy feel to the home, they express their vision in soft watercolour paintings and drawings brought to life in their own studio by their talented team of artists. Using their state of the art in-house print facility they utilise British woven cotton, linen and wools to translate their artwork into fabrics and home accessories. All of their textile designs are layered with the finest weaves, velvet, silks, embroidery and sheers from around the world.
www.voyagedecoration.com voyage@voyfab.co.uk 0141 641 1700
WOODSTOCK CHIMES Woodstock Chimes offer a unique variety of high quality wind chimes that inspire, entertain and bring pleasure to people of all ages. The music made by Woodstock Chimes is perfectly authentic because it’s tuned to real scales and melodies heard throughout the world from ancient times to the present.
www.chimes.com info@whitepebbleint.com 01243 780501
YH-ARTS CERAMICS YH-Arts Ceramics Ltd. is the largest hand-made arts decoration ceramic plaque specialist in UK . They are a wholesale who benefit from being the manufacturer direct selling, allowing them to be extremely competitive in their pricing and quality standards.
www.yh-arts.co.uk sales@yh-arts.co.uk 07954 819 999
LAURICA PLANTS Laurica-plants is a specialised baytree nursery located in Jabbeke (near Bruges). The Devisch family company cultivates and sells superior-quality baytrees. In addition to a permanent team of skilled employees, the company has been using new, innovative and environmentally friendly cultivation techniques for years. Laurica-plants stocks the widest and most valuable collection of pre-shaped laurel trees in all Europe!
www.laurica.be 003250811743
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