It would seem that many in the cut flower industry would like to buy and sell within a British market as well as using some of our global suppliers.

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This of course has to be championed, but it would seem that there are many fundamental obstacles in the way.

Some of the major complaints are:

• Lack of funding / investment.
• No British auction system ensuring growers are paid the same day.
• High costs involved such as taxes, land charges, service charges.
• Lack of consistency and quality.