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Some florists see withering Mother’s Day demand amid higher shipping costs

 05/05/2026 4 Views
Some florists see withering Mother’s Day demand amid higher shipping costs


Popular flowers such as roses and carnations, often imported from Kenya and Israel, have been particularly affected. The firm has raised bouquet prices by about 5 per cent to offset part of the increase. 

“Shipments are not coming in as frequently as they used to. As such, we are looking into alternatives to keep the quality of our flowers stable,” Ms Lai said. 

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