It’s back, bigger and better WHATS ON! Hundreds of commercial florists, floristry students and industry suppliers will be coming together at BFA FleurEx 2022 on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2022. Everyone will be on the look-out for new products, innovative floral design ideas, new wholesale flower and suppliers. You’ll have the chance to … Read more
To celebrate the opening of the first May RHS Chelsea Flower Show since 2019, and the millions of people gardening in the UK today, the RHS has announced ten new ambassadors including Simon Lycett who is a BFA business member and IPF Honorary Fellow!. Simon will be our compare at The BFA Industry Awards, FleurEx … Read more
Fiona Fisk, Floral Pavilion co-ordinator said ”Staging a full-scale event in still uncertain times and after a three year absence was always going to bring challenges, but thanks to the unfailing efforts of exhibitors, volunteers and the valued support of the Floral Pavilion judges, we were able to host a successful show which inspired and … Read more
The latest edition of the seasonal online magazine 365 days of flowers is out now, in a fresh new format! As usual, the magazine is full of floral sales opportunities for the season, showcasing how the scents and colours of special flowers can drive sales. An updated look-and-feel offers a smoother reading experience. A free … Read more
Thank you to everyone who completed our Christmas survey. Some of the results are so interesting and helps the whole industry. CLICK HERE TO READ THE RESULTS When we asked how Covid had affected you personally the responses were really split. Those with weddings and events as part of their main income expectedly had a … Read more
If you have ever thought of employing a floristry apprentice – now is the time. Apprenticeships help bring valuable skills into your business with the government’s financial support. Apprenticeships are suitable for people at any level so you can hire someone new or upskill any existing member of staff. Following the extension to the Apprentice … Read more
Q: Are there different achievement grades available students can achieve? A: Yes, each of the three EPA’s have a PASS or DISTINCTION grade which can be achieved. Q: If one of the EPA’s is failed can this be re-sit? A: Yes, but within a timescale and the employer will may have to arrange the re-sit … Read more
I don’t think we’ve ever known such an anxious time in a florist business. Flower price hikes, your best driver off with Covid, the thought you might catch the dreaded bug and who’s going to cope when you’re away. Here are 35 things for you to consider not just for your business over Valentines Day … Read more
An investor consortium acquires Euroflorist The investor consortium Euroflorist 2.0 AB have jointly acquired 100% of Euroflorist, a leading European e-commerce company for flower delivery. Behind Euroflorist 2.0 AB are Magnus Silfverberg, former CEO of Bisnode and Betsson, and Johan Tjärnberg, CEO of Trustly, and a consortium of co-investors including Richard Båge, Jakob Tolleryd, NEA … Read more
Please be assured that we are looking for any news updates at all times and have already written to our contacts in the Cabinet office and BEIS if there should be a lockdown in the new year. If anything changes in the next few days we will update this page once the facts have been … Read more
