The latest news, guidance, event updates and industry developments from the British Florist Association.
Before the festive rush, check that your Christmas marketing makes it easy for customers to understand, choose and buy. BFA Industry Partners Queen Bee share five practical tips for florists.
We are delighted to share that the BFA team behind Fashion for a Cause has been named Best in Show at Fleurs de Villes DIANA at Somerset House, alongside a strong showing from BFA members across the exhibition and two further award-winning designs.
At the British Florist Association, we know pricing is a crucial part of running a flower shop. You can have the best-selling bouquet – if the sums underneath are wrong, you are losing money every time it sells. So, we have partnered with Florist Toolbox to give members a set of business calculators to help … Read more
If you’ve ever sat staring at Instagram wondering what on earth to post, spent longer writing a caption than creating the bouquet, or wondered why all those beautiful flower photos aren’t attracting the enquiries you’d hoped for, Queen Bee suggest there’s a good chance the problem isn’t your social media. It might simply be where … Read more
Sustainability & supply chain – 21st June 2026 From Farm to Florist: BFA Directors Gain First-Hand Insight in Kenya A first-hand look at flower production in East Africa – from growing and harvesting to sustainability, people and the realities behind part of the supply chain serving UK florists. In early June, British Florist Association Directors … Read more
At the British Florist Association, we know that wedding work can be one of the most rewarding areas of floristry. Yet standing out and attracting the right couples isn’t always straightforward, especially when you’re balancing creativity with the day-to-day running of your business. That’s why we’ve partnered with our Industry Partners, Queen Bee, to share … Read more
As more customers turn to Google, social media, and even AI tools to search for florists, being visible online has never been more important. For many of us, however, SEO can feel like a bit of a mystery – something technical, time-consuming, and often designed with bigger businesses in mind. But the reality is, most … Read more
The British Florist Association is aware that the General Synod has passed the Diocesan Synod Motion from the Diocese of Worcester encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore floral arrangements that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible. Following recent engagement with Church representatives, we welcome the clarity that this motion does not introduce rules or bans. It is … Read more
On Tuesday 3 February, following an invitation to meet, Angela Oliver, Chief Executive Officer of the British Florist Association, and Jamie Grant Association Director met with The Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick, alongside Shane Connolly MBE and Dr Jill Timms, for a positive, constructive and collaborative discussion following recent press coverage of the proposed Church … Read more
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed confirmation from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) that four flower species imported from the EU will benefit from a reduction in plant health border inspection rates from 3% to 1%, effective from 00:01 on 19 January 2026. The decision represents a major win for the … Read more
