BFA Member Sue Allen, daughter Holly and all the team at Flowers of Elegance in Droitwich are on their way to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Sue applied for the chance to exhibit way back in 2019 but as we all know the cancellation, twice, meant this September was at last their chance to showcase … Read more
UK delays post-Brexit border checks on EU imports again, citing supply chain issues Full customs declarations and controls will be introduced as planned on January 1, 2022. But under the new delay, paperwork and checks for EU farm products that were due to take effect from October won’t be introduced until next year. Signs that … Read more
Created with Love – Gerpasta ‘Emma’ Almost a year ago, the UK floristry industry was shocked to learn of the death of one of its brightest young up-and-coming stars, Emma McDonald at age 29. Emma, who had a true entrepreneurial spirit, inspired florists around the country to take a fresh approach to their business and supported … Read more
OCTOBER 31st 2021 – JURYS INN, HINCKLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE VISION CONFERENCE 2021 This year our October event will be slightly different than previous years, mainly because this years FleurEx trade show was not possible. We know you will missing all the hustle and bustle, large stands, workshops and group activities, so we’ll be putting that event … Read more
Deliflor Chrysanten keeps surprising! Being the market leader in breeding and propagating chrysanthemums, Deliflor wants to inspire growers, traders and florists with surprising new chrysanthemum varieties year-round. Because of our intensive breeding activities, we are able to introduce around 15 new commercial varieties throughout the year, each year! By doing so, we enable our growers … Read more
RHS Chelsea Flower Show is due to open on the 21st September. A year and a half since its last event at the Chelsea Hospital grounds. This year will be different with a whole new arena of flowers and plants showcasing the very best of what Autumn can bring. Floristry and Floral Design will remain … Read more
I.S. Sundries, Trade only – a trade only floral sundries wholesaler. We sell wholesale goods and services to the trade only. You benefit by getting these goods and services at wholesale prices! Our prices are hidden from the general public. This protects prices for you. Your customers cannot access our goods via us and cannot … Read more
On Monday 16th August the guidance changed for people who work in or run shops, branches, stores or similar environments and for people who provide close contact services. So what does this mean? The government have listed 1 to 6 priority actions now that the rules have changed. Please read carefully and ensure that your … Read more
Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, for example having flexible start and finish times, or working from home. In the last few weeks of June 2021, the new Flexible Working Bill was introduced to parliament which proposes that all workers have a legal right to flexible working from day one of employment. … Read more
As restrictions lifted on the 19th July across a lot of the UK many have been left wondering what to do for the best within their own businesses. The ‘OK, off you go people’ approach by government in England has been a strange feeling of relief and apprehension because we all know this virus has … Read more
