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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES FlowerChat Turns Five FlowerChat, an online forum that allows the floral community to connect and discuss what’s happening in the flower industry, marked its fifth anniversary at the beginning of November. Flower Council’s Winter 2007 Trend – Floral Empire The Flower Council of Holland’s Winter 2007-2008 trend ‘Floral Empire’ is now in effect and continues on until Valentine’s Day. This theme incorporates historical elements and shape to give contemporary materials an imperial feel. Popular symbols in ‘Floral Empire’ are goblets, rosettes, insignias and busts as well as sculptures. Ottawa Slashes Taxes On Oct. 30, 2007, the federal government announced that 2008 will bring tax relief to Canadians. AIFD to Offer New Designation The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is advancing plans to offer a new professional floral design designation called a Certified Floral Designer (CFD). The new designation will assist both the industry and the public in recognizing designers who are proficient in the fundamentals of floral design. Helium Supply Deflating Helium, the second most plentiful element in the universe, is in short supply and this has sent prices – not balloons – soaring. Faux Flowers No Longer a Faux Pas A recent article in the Globe and Mail’s Décor section touted the new levels of realism that can be found in the artificial flowers and permanent botanicals on the market today. Flowers Canada (Ontario) Ltd. Launches Pick Ontario  Flowers Canada (Ontario) Ltd. recently launched the retail side of Pick
Ontario, a comprehensive marketing campaign intended to raise
awareness, interest and demand for Ontario-grown cut flowers and potted
plants. The organization is now in the process of informing retailers about
Pick Ontario and preparing for the consumer campaign that will follow
in the spring of 2008.
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