Research & Development

Forest Produce – R & D

The company carries out extensive research into developing new species to add to its product portfolio.

It currently has 3 trial plots with 20 species in development.

All research work is carried out with a dedicted plant specialist from Teagasc the Irish State Agricultural Authority.

The company also utilises the services of Plant experts and leading European research scientists.

The company is planning to take its research program forward into the Carribbean where there are many exciting varieties of scented foliages available.

Forest Produce – R & D Process

Observation Phase -

Species are selected on the basis of a clearly defined protocal emphasising colour, leaf shape, stem length and scent.

Stage 1 -

Up to 20 plants of a large range of cultivars are selected and planted.
Growth rate, disease & pest sustailibility, shelf life, and market acceability is assessed.

Pilot Phase -

Species with potential are bulked up individually into 1 acre plots.
These products are then intorduced and assessed in small quantities to our customers and feedback is taken on board.
Extended planting programs are then implemented.

Golden Bay Laurel

Pitto Yellow Wave

Forest Produce - New Product Development

The company sees its future in its ability to create new products on an ongoing basis. The Company is very focused on innovation and Design.
Has its own in house designer based in Holland the heart of the flower industry.
Has two contracted design consultants Richard Haslam and Pieter Landman.
This team works with Retailers and their packers to improve existing designs and to create new and exciting products

Company Successes in New Product Development

First company in Europe to introduce graded foliage.
M & S painted product line became £1m within first year.
M & S use of graded pine and noble fir now and industry standard.
Mixed bouquet template for Swiss Co-op.
Foam based foliage templates in Dunne Stores Ireland.
Christmas ranges for John Lewis.
Mother’s Day Tesco 2007 Foam Template.

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