United Flower Growers — UFG Canada: auction in Burnaby
United Flower Growers in Burnaby is a cooperative flower and ornamental-plant marketplace in British Columbia, Canada. Burnaby, Canada.
AGR-353 · Auction · Burnaby, Canada · CAD
United Flower Growers in Burnaby is a cooperative flower and ornamental-plant marketplace in British Columbia, Canada. It connects growers with floral wholesalers and retailers. UFG Canada should be distinguished from the similarly named organisation operating in New Zealand. Correctly identifying the organisation avoids directing an enquiry to the wrong country.
The operator describes a membership of more than 80 growers and states that 90–95% of products sold are grown in British Columbia. These are supply-structure descriptions without a specified statistical year or an explanation of whether the percentage is value-based or quantity-based. Neither should be read as an exact annual turnover result.
UFG uses a Dutch auction in which the price falls until a purchase is made. Remote Buyer provides auction access, while Floral Market Place allows customers to use commission buyers. Accounts are intended for floral-industry businesses and require registration. Account access and general information about the auction are separate services.
The public information provides example minimum quantities for cut flowers and potted plants. Buyers should establish whether they are purchasing stems, bunches, pots or trays, because the package count affects the cost of resale. An auction lot may be too large for a florist needing only a few stems of a particular cultivar. A useful enquiry specifies species, colour, length, collection timing and whether mixed colours are acceptable. The order unit should remain attached to any saved price comparison.
Growers should discuss eligibility to supply, product classification, packaging and receiving deadlines. Buyers should arrange suitable cooling and transport, taking account of different plants' temperature sensitivity. For seasonal procurement, separate essential requirements from supplementary stock that could be replaced by another cultivar. A price shown in the buying channel does not by itself establish the cost of delivering saleable plants to a shop. For recurring business, track losses and post-delivery longevity so that producer comparisons reflect the quality actually available for resale. This gives a more useful commercial picture than selecting suppliers solely on the lowest auction price for a differently specified lot.
What is priced: Cut flowers and ornamentals
Products and quotations
Alstroemeria; chrysanthemums; lilies; gerbera; snapdragons; tulips; roses; orchids; succulents and potted plants
Sources
- Cooperative and growers — www.ufgca.com
- Auction, products and minimum quantities — www.ufgca.com
- Account arrangements and address — www.ufgca.com
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