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In Australia, single-use plastics are on their way out. Though this is a positive change for the environment, these measures are having an impact on Australian businesses, both big and small. In an effort to replace plastic packaging, there has been a boom in both innovative and affordable sustainable kraft products to wrap and pack with. Strong and durable, kraft paper is a hero of this new wave of packaging products. Read below for more information about kraft paper as well as our expanding range of kraft-related products that will help your business on its way to a more sustainable packaging future.

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• The flower distribution chain has to be carefully managed to ensure the correct care of fresh-cut roses. 
• Growers need to take key sanitation and hydration steps before the flowers leave the farm, or they will not survive the trip to the florist.
• Once delivered to the florist, key hydration and nourishment steps are needed to ensure the quality of the flowers.
• When designing bouquets, florists need to be properly conditioning the flowers for further storage and transport.
• Good florists should provide consistent flower care advice and support to customers after they have purchased their product.

Fresh cut roses are one of the world’s most popular flowers and often take the spotlight on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special occasions, the demand for fresh cut roses skyrockets and superior care is required to get them from the farm to the customer, while still looking their best.

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• This simple accessory can help add the final touch to your home décor or wedding displays.
• Most vase fillers have more than one use and can be used for Wedding centrepieces, special occasion decorations, home décor, and DIY projects.
• A great example of their versatility is how Acrylic Rocks can be also be scattered on event tables as subtle decorative accents.
• Unlike other artificial vase fillers, Aqua Gel Beads can be used for hydrating fresh flowers.

Looking for something different to put in the bottom of your vase? Vase fillers are a versatile product that can help turn an ordinary arrangement into something extraordinary. This simple accessory can help add the final touch to your home décor or wedding centrepieces.

Dried Flowers are currently a huge growing trend in the world of floristry, event styling, and home décor. With the ability to keep your special memento for longer and enjoy your favourite blooms all year round, its no wonder these stylish botanicals are the biggest thing to blossom into the florist industry since the flower crown. Dried flowers ever-growing popularity also comes from the fact that they combined the beauty of natural flowers with the longevity of artificial flowers.

The ever flexible and sheer resilience of the florist community, growers, flower wholesalers, florist & their staff, florist educators, floral designers and even flower delivery drivers have taken Covid-19 head on.

By now we all know what havoc Covid-19 Corona virus pandemic is having on the florist industry and Australian economy.

There is never a fail-safe way to buy new products and be guaranteed they will sell. On the other hand, you will always need to take some risks when buying new products. Many times we buy new items for our business, then can’t work out why they didn’t sell. So, how do we make the right buying decision for new products?

If you’re just starting out in floristry, understanding what tools and florist supplies are actually needed to kick-start this career path can be a confusing and sometimes difficult challenge, especially if you don’t know where to even begin. Supplies are an essential when starting a floristry course, but you may not know what to buy, and end up buying unnecessary and costly items. However, having the right equipment can make all the difference when it comes down to making floral arrangements and the practical side of your course.

Smithers-Oasis the manufacturer of Oasis floral foam have developed the world’s first Biodegradable Foam called OASIS® Bio Floral Foam Maxlife.

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• Making your own bomboniere packaging is often more cost-effective than outsourcing bomboniere packaging.
• Benefits of DIY packaging include flexibility of customisation to match event themes, as well as personalisation, and uniqueness of design.
• Guests appreciate the effort put into DIY packaging and often keep these gifts as sentimental keepsakes.

When preparing wedding favours, party favours, crafted event souvenirs, and more, making your own homemade party favours packaging can be a great way to make creative and personalised gifts that don’t cost the earth.