Sustainability News: August 2023
Welcome to the August 2023 newsletter! Can you believe it has been a whole year since our first sustainable focused newsletter!! Grab a cup of tea and settle into your…
Transport for London: Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). The information florists need to know.
On 4th August, the Mayor announced major changes to the scrappage scheme for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Concerned Londoners voiced their views over the recent months, particularly as…
Sunflowers for Ukraine
To demonstrate the UK’s continued support for the people of Ukraine, and to thank the British public for their continued support and generosity, the UK government has been working with the Ukrainian government…
BFA Industry Awards 2023: The Judging Panel
Every year the Industry Awards goes from strength to strength and we take pride in making it fair and robust. The judging panel is an integral part of the process…
6 Ways to Keep Your Floristry Website as Fresh as Your Florals
When it comes to flowers, picking the freshest blooms is a no-brainer for any thriving floristry business. Florists might know all the tricks to keep flowers at their best, but…
BFA Industry Awards 2023: Shortlisted Nominees
A massive THANK YOU to everyone that has taken the time to nominate their favourite floral industry people, for the 2023 BFA Industry Awards. Below is a list of all…
WorldSkillsUK: Finalists announced and photos from the heats.
The BFA are really proud to be the organising partner for WorldSkillsUK as it promotes the amazing practical skills needed within our industry. The people who take part in this…
Government funded courses to help your business.
Boost the performance and resilience of your company and join a growing number of SME leaders taking part in the Help to Grow: Management Course. The course is 90% funded…
BFA Partner with Google Digital Garage for three virtual ‘Bloom Room’ talks.
Let’s face it, this year has been a challenge and we know that finding and retaining customers is top of your list to keep your business going. The BFA have…
British Flowers Week 26th – 30th June 2023
New Covent Garden Market’s British Flowers Week is back on June 26-30, 2023 British Flowers Week – a campaign owned by New Covent Garden Market, the UK’s wholesale Flower Market…