The Australian Made Campaign is urging consumers to make Aussies growers and manufacturers their Valentine this February 14th , by showing love for local flower growers and giving manufacturers .
“ Australians desire to make informed buying decision , and most would be surprised to live that their Valentine ’s Day flowers have travelled thousands of kilometres , before they have even bought them .
nation of origin labelling is not mandate for the flower manufacture , so many consumers are unaware of where their flush were grow . Looking for the Australian Made , Australian Grown logo ( AMAG ) is the easiest way for consumers to support local businesses and make indisputable their bloom have the authentic Aussie stamp of favourable reception , ” Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive , Ben Lazzaro , said .
“ When you buy Australian Made flowers you are supporting thousands of Australians at all stages of the supplying mountain chain , from the local cultivator to jobber and retailer , buying Australian - made is the best way of life to ensure the efflorescence industry in Australia prosper , ” Mr Lazzaro say .
Areportpublished by Horticulture Innovation Australia , found that in 2016/17 Australia imported close to $ 66.8 million worth of fresh turn out flowers , a 73 % gain from 2012/13 .
Zoe Lamont , Petal Post Director , project with Petal Post bouquets
Zoe Lamont , Petal Post Director , pronounce rose stems are in gamy demand on Valentine ’s Day , but there are so many other beautiful Australian flower options available for consumers to purchase .
“ Consumers today are increasingly concerned to see where their flowers are spring up . The benefits of shopping local when buying flower are ample , supporting your community and the local economy is one of the best advantages of purchase locally grown flowers , ” Ms Lamont say .
efflorescence are often sold unpackaged so it can be severe to identify their country of origin .
“ enquire your flower supplier ‘ what ’s in season ? ’ and make a considered purchase alternative based on their cognition .
When gifting bloom , either for a loved one or yourself , recognise where your bloom are grown transforms them from ‘ a adorable bunch of flowers ’ to a gift with thought and meaning . You ’ll appreciate the bloom so much more when you reckon that farm they were blame from , ” Ms Lamont said .
Petal Post proffer a telephone number of flower survival , showcasing locally - grown botanicals from their favourite Australian cultivator . They think direct from Aussie farms to your vase is the most sustainable way to enjoy flower .
A number of companies expect the logotype , admit Floraco and TNB Tulips .
