Florist Associations Around The World
“Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.” Paul Ryan
| Australia | Belgium | Canada |
| Germany | London | New Zealand |
| Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States |
Florist associations provide many opportunities for floral professionals from advances in floral design education and building a community of networking in the floristry industry.
Florist Associations In Australia:
Floral Art Association (AFAA)
The Australian Floral Art Association Inc. is a constituted not-for-profit organization that serves as the parent body for floral art in Australia.
Australian Flower Council
The Australian Flower Council is a trading name of the Flower Growers Group of NSW Inc and was established to launch our website and to encourage unity and communication within the flower industry.
Western Australia Floral Art Society
The Flower Association of Queensland (FAQI)
The Flower Association of Queensland Inc (FAQI) represents floriculture greenhouse growers, tropical flowers and foliage, in-ground native and wildflower growers.
Florist Associations In Belgium:
Royal Union of Belgian Florists (RUBF)
Royal Union of Belgian Florists RUBF represents the interests of professional florists in Belgium, grow and protect the floral industry.
Union Fleurs: International Flower Trade Association
Rue de Trรจves 49-51, Box 14
B- 1040 Brussels
+32 2 231 06 38
Union Fleurs promotes and defends the interests of the international floricultural trade throughout the world.
Florist Associations In Canada:
Canadian Academy of Floral Art
The Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA) recognizes floral design as an art form and gives recognition to floral designers.
Florist Associations In Germany:
Fachverband Deutscher Floristen German Florist Association
FDF has been the organization for the floral industry in Germany for over 100 years.
Florist Associations In New Zealand:
New Zealand Professional Florists Inc.
New Zealand Professional Florists Inc. (NZPF) is a non-profit association founded to raise the standards of floristry in New Zealand.
Florist Associations In Switzerland:
Schweizerischer Floristenverband Swiss Floral Association
The Swiss Florists Association (SFV) was founded in 1920 and is dedicated to the growth of the floral industry in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Florist Associations In The United Kingdom:
British Florist Association (BFA)
For over 65 years the British Florist Association (BFA) has provided its members with a number of tools and services to run their businesses successfully.
Institute of Professional Florists (IPF)
The Institute of Professional Florists (IPF) upholds the professional status of UK florists through the highest standards for training and qualification.
New South Wales Floral Art Society (NSWFAS)
First formed in 1973, the NSWFAS strives to meet the needs of the exhibition, competition, and education for its members across the State.
Professional Florists Association of New South Wales
Bringing the floral community together.
Florist Associations In The United States:
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
9 Newport Dr. Suite 200, Forest Hill, MD 21050
443-966-3850
Holiday and Decorative Association
Suite 162, World Trade Center
2000 N. Stemmons Freeway, Unit 170
Dallas, TX 75207-3206
The Holiday & Decorative Association (HDA), is the nation’s only organization representing all segments of the permanent floral, Christmas, holiday and decorative accessories industry.
National Alliance of Floral Associations (NAFA)
P.O. Box 170760
Austin, TX 78717
512-834-0361
The National Alliance of Floral Associations (NAFA) helps florist associations exchange ideas, improve programs and better serve their florist members.
Society Of American Florists (SAF)
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
703- 836-8700
SAF is the only national trade association that represents all segments of the U.S. floral industry. SAF is the face and voice of a strong, unified floral industry in Washington, D.C.
