ProColombia , the government activity agency part of the Ministry of Trade , Industry and Tourism , responsible for for promoting foreign direct investment , non - mining exports , and touristry in Colombia , together with Asocolflores , the Colombian Association of Flower Exporters , are seeking to promote Colombia ’s flowers next week at the Grand Ballroom West of the Delta Hotel in Mississauga on October 18th .

This peak showroom , which will combine around 50 people between provider and buyers , will take home from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a special networking event where Colombian peak exporter are meeting directly with potential clients to explore business opportunities .

Colombia , a longstanding byplay cooperator for CanadaAll Canadians that have corrupt flowers for their looker for Valentine ’s Day should be aware that 90 % of the fresh - cut heyday that are institute across the Canadian territory number from Colombia .

This South American country is the second big exporter of flower in the cosmos after the Netherlands , and these flowers reach nearly 100 market in the earthly concern , such as the United States , Canada , Netherlands , Japan , and the United Kingdom , covering the five continents .

The country also boasts one the largest diversity of flowers on earth with more than 1,600 varieties , carnations the superstars . Other independent sort exportation admit Canadian favourite ; Roses ( 18,4 % ) , Chrysanthemums ( 19.8 % ) , Carnations ( 18,8 % ) , and Alstroemeria ( 7,1 % ) , among others .

" For Asocolflores and the 12 Colombian blossom companies present in this showroom , the Canadian market is of the utmost importance . Today , Colombia has place itself as the main supplier of shortened heyday to this market , with a share of 57.3 % of the sum spell . Thanks to our farms that hold up up to the market expectations with excellent quality and variety of the Cartesian product , certifications of right practice , and the part of the sphere to formal employ , especially among mother ’s heads of menage , who represent about 50 % of the workforce , Flowers of Colombia are the diversity that invigorate Canadian consumer " , said Augusto Solano , President of the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters .

In North America , Colombian flowers are the agonist of holidays such as Mother ’s Day , Christmas , and Hannukah . Nevertheless , Valentine ’s Day ( February 14th ) is the biggest boost for Colombia ’s floriculture sector , when shipments traditionally triple .

" Over the last decade , Canada has become one of the top 10 largest buyers of Colombia ’s non - mining exportation , include flowers . Canada is the second - largest flower vendee in the world , ranking just behind the U.S " , said Álvaro Concha , the Director of ProColombia in Toronto .

peak exports to Canada keep growing consistently , with an average of 6 % each year between 2016 and 2021 . Canadian flower import amounted to US$ 80 million in 2021 , which represents a growth of 34,7 % compare to the former year ( 2020 ) , according to Statistics Canada .

" This increasing interest in buying more flowers means there are more chance for Colombia ’s floricultural sphere . Every exclusive time a Canadian buys Flowers of Colombia at the supermarket , they are support over 200.000 stately proletarian ( most of them women ) , their growth and empowerment through education and housing programs , a 100 % child - labor - free sphere , and environmental sustainability " , Concha add .

" finally , every purchase of this Colombian flagship mathematical product symbolise the advance and well - being of K of working home in rural orbit of our country , " he concluded .

PetalItForward in TorontoColombian flowers are not only realise internationally for their freshness , quality , and diversity but also for the stamp experiences they get for the mass when they give them away ( or when they receive them as a git ) .

Due to this , ProColombia Canada and Asocolflores have organized an additional bodily function in which Flowers of Colombia will be given out to pedestrians in Nathan Phillips Square ( intersection Queen Street West & Bay Street ) on October 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All Torontonians are welcome to hail , grab one , and share them with someone they care about .

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