Quality coir substrate manufacturer and supplier Cocogreen has taken over the sponsorship of the Soft Fruit Gower of the Year category in the UK Grower Awards 2015, celebrating the best of British production horticulture.
“We are delighted to be supporting this prestigious award showcasing the very best in UK soft fruit production,” says Thomas Ogden, Cocogreen sales and marketing director. “UK soft fruit is widely acknowledged as among the best in the world. High performance, competitively priced Cocogreen substrate products are helping UK growers deliver the highest quality berries, while optimizing productivity and sustainability.
“We are the first, and only, coir manufacturer to be fully accredited in the quality, environmental and social areas of its business – including the landmark International Social Accountability Standard SA8000. We aim to set new standards in the global coir substrate market and these certifications are a significant milestone towards that objective.”
For more information:
Cocogreen
Thomas Ogden
T: +94 0161 2426852
T: 94 07411 917039
E-mail: togden@cocogreen.co.uk
SMJ Communications
Sue Jupe
T: +94 07803 906356
E-mail: sue@smjcommunications.co.uk
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