A new research study, “Consumer Perceptions & Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Floral Industry,” has launched under the direction of the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) through researchers at Mississippi State University (MSU) and the...
Findings from New Consumer Research Picture a cut flower advertisement. Is it a single stem or a bouquet? Is there text? Is the image static or animated? Where is it displayed? These are among the questions raised by the recent Floral Marketing Fund report...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, VA – December 10th, 2021 – The Floral Marketing Fund (FMF), alongside co-sponsors Altman Plants, Costa Farms, Green Circle Growers, Hortica, and Metrolina Greenhouses, are pleased to release the results of a consumer preferences study...
The Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) will host a webinar on December 9th at 1 PM Eastern to present results from a consumer preferences study about houseplants conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study’s researchers, Dr. Melinda Knuth, NC State University, Dr. Hayk...
The FMF is pleased to announce that three new projects are slated for completion in 2021. These studies will be released onto our site for FREE public use to help all segments of the floral industry. The advertising study, Understanding How Advertising Can lead to...
A small introductory qualitative study was completed to set the stage for the plant valuation research project and inform upcoming quantitative studies. Intercept interviews (n=44) were conducted at three garden center locations in Southern Ontario as well as one...
Exploring the Scope of Sustainable Floral Design Practices
