Rio Roses: Ecuadorian Roses Are Now Duty-Free

December 7, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

In a move that will save the floral industry an estimated $15-20 million next year, the U.S. Government just added fresh-cut roses to the Generalized System of Preferences, or GSP. This means that as of November 1, floral businesses will no longer have to pay a 6.8% tariff on Ecuadorian roses.

Rio Roses: New Study Predicts Increase in Holiday Floral Spending

November 30, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

It’s certainly been a wild year for the floral industry, yet we see positive signs for the future. Most recently, the Society of American Florists conducted a survey of retail florists to learn their thoughts on the upcoming December holiday.

Rio Roses CHRISTMAS P.R.E.P.

November 23, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

Christmas is almost upon us, and it’s a season unlike any other. While the worst may not be over regarding the pandemic, we know that customers will still want to create a wonderful holiday with their families and friends.

How to Use Tiktok to Market Your Floral Products

November 3, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

If you think TikTok is just for teens to show off their latest dance moves, think again. As of July 2020, TikTok reported almost 700 million monthly active users. These users are of all ages and include celebrities, influencers, publishers, and businesses worldwide. There’s no question this platform will continue to grow, and it’s an exciting new way to market your floral business.

Floral Gifting Market: The Five-Year Forecast

October 26, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

We’ve all experienced the impact of COVID-19 on our floral businesses this year. And we would certainly like a bit of insight into what all this upheaval means for the floral industry’s future. Rio Roses dug into a report from the market research firm Arizton Advisory & Intelligence to provide that insight.