The floral industry usually flourishes on Valentine's Day, but global flower shortages have left florists with higher prices and smaller margins, with some even opting out from participating in the occasion. We speak to a florist about how she is managing the shortages and the pivots she has made to ride out these thorny times.

Image Source: Valentina G, Shutterstock

Produced by: Natasha Fusil, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories:  markets

Tags:  evening edition,  valentine's day,  flowers,  florists,  global shortage,  imported flowers,