Growing these proteins in tomatoes acts like an engine to boost the levels of phenylpropanoids and flavanoids. The same procedure could in the future be used to mass produce other natural occurring compounds that are the basis of many medications.
When speaking with Leigh Coulter and Chrissy Guthoerl of GGS Structures Inc., it's clear that the Southern Ontario company has its business strategy pointed in the right direction.
If you think about it, Halloween and garden centers are a natural fit. Halloween is an especially community-oriented holiday, which parents taking children to neighbors homes to trick or treat. A local business which has been around for decades they way most garden centers have been makes it as familiar as anyone else in town. Throw in the plant yard and its abundant space, and you have an advantage over most businesses in attracting customers to your store.
Studies have clearly shown that sales increase when a plant is branded. There are many benefits for you and your customers in branding your plants, including increased recognition, value and repeat purchases. If you have a quality product line that you’re unsure about branding, here are some reasons to reconsider.
