FiftyFlowers offers Organic Roses in 33 Varieties
May 1st, 2008 Posted in Flower TypesThe green trend is reaching the fresh-cut flower industry with new standards for consumers. As a leader in flower diversity, FiftyFlowers provides certified organic roses straight from the farms that grow them at wholesale prices.
While evidence suggests that smelling and admiring conventional flowers does no harm, there are a growing number of consumers who favor sustainable development, and chemical-free choices. In recent years, the flower industry has answered this demand by adopting various standards, such as VeraFlora, Biodynamic, and Fair Trade Certified. All the sustainable standards have some merit and achievement, but the Certified Organic standard reaches the most consumers and carries the greatest appeal.
The organic rose programs consists of following international standards for avoidance of synthetic chemicals; use of farmland that has been free from chemicals for several years; keeping detailed production notes; and maintaining strict separation of flowers grown organically and non-certified productions. The organic roses for sale at FiftyFlowers.com are certified by BCS, a USDA accredited agency that operates under the standards set by USDA/NOP Final Rule.
“We are excited to be leading with positive change and sustainability in the fresh-cut flower industry. It’s the right thing to do.” - CEO, FiftyFlowers.com, Liza Roeser-Atwood