Native Australian flowers are being grown overseas and imported for sale.

Flower ImportsNative FlowersBiosecurity
Written By Anna Jabour

Archive News Post.

Flower Industry Australia CEO, Anna Jabour talks to 3AW’s Ross and Russell about native flowers grown offshore.

“Most Australians assume the eucalyptus, wattle and kangaroo paw flowers they purchase are locally grown, but often that’s not the case.

Native Australian flowers are being grown overseas in locations including Kenya, China, Ecuador and Israel, and imported to Australia for sale”.

Listen to the full interview here.

Anna Jabour
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