Selling seeds in the face of Brexit reality, Covid and Ukraine with Paolo Arrigo of Seeds of Italy
Paolo Arrigo of Seeds of Italy, London-based importer of Franchi Seeds for more than 20 years, has been outspoken on Brexit and has been a pioneer in bringing aid to Ukraine.
Here he tells HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby about his views on importing in the post-Brexit and Covid era as well as his mission to the warzone in Ukraine, putting them in the context of his business.
Arrigo says although grow your own does well in recessions. sales have dropped back to 5-10% ahead of average after the Covid spike years. Some seeds are harder to get because of Brexit and associated rules, particularly…
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