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The latest business news, company updates, market developments, and professional insights from across the floral industry.

First Clock Successfully Migrated for Floriday Auctioning

The technical migration of clock N5 is an important milestone, but definitely not the final step. Over the coming weeks, Royal FloraHolland will be migrating the other clocks step by step.
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Successful July for UK Garden Centres

Despite intense heat and water restrictions for gardeners in nearly all areas, garden centers nationwide delivered strong trading figures and exceeded expectations, and the year-to-date performance also remained positive.
heliospectra

Heliospectra Declared Bankrupt

According to Heliospectra, no solution could be completed that would allow the company to meet its financial obligations.
New Covent Garden Market

New Covent Garden Market Occupancy Climbs

As redevelopment progresses, CGMA expects the completion of the remaining phases, including the permanent Flower Market, to support the market’s role in supplying fresh produce and flowers to London and the South East.

Royal Mail Shift on Flower Deliveries Disrupts U.K. Supply Chains, Florists Say

For florists who rely on next-day national delivery to fulfill wedding orders, retail subscriptions and event work, the shift has introduced uncertainty into already tight timelines.
British Florist Association

CEO Angela Oliver Appointed Perennial Ambassador

Angela Oliver joins fellow new Ambassador Steve Harper, Managing Director of Grass Gains, alongside Perennial’s original Ambassador, Mark Gregory.

6,000 Illegal Roses Intercepted in the Netherlands and Belgium

The shipments, originating from Ecuador, were destined for the Netherlands, Croatia, and other countries.
Flower vending machine

Edinburgh’s First Flower Vending Machine Offers 24-Hour Bouquets

The new Bloom Box machine, launched at St James Quarter in the centre of Edinburgh, was created by florist Kayleigh McAllister, founder of Penelope Fleur.

EU and UK Floral Leaders Unite at Europe House to Strengthen Industry Ties

A landmark gathering of European and British floriculture and horticulture leaders took place at Europe House in London, highlighting the growing importance of cross-border collaboration in the sector.
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Lincolnshire Garden Centre Falls into Administration After Nearly 30 years

Opperman Plants Ltd has supplied millions of ornamental and tropical plants to retailers and wholesalers across the UK every year since 1997.