UC Markets shortens supply chains, improving propositions and profits. One of the first opportunities was identified in the international flower trade. Fresh Cut Flowers were passing through several hands en route from Holland to the US and as a consquence the flowers arrived at the retailer five days after they had been cut.

UC Flowers Group supplies US and European markets with Dutch and South American flowers within a timeframe that preserves the products freshness and quality. UC Markets has achieved this by removing 4 links from the supply chain, dramatically reducing costs and improving performance. It also offers a selection of over 600 different variety flowers, beating the previous benchmark of just 40.

Strategic agreements with leading international logistics businesses allow UC Markets to decisively re-engineer supply chains. In the case of fwxflowers, such partnerships enabled flowers picked in Holland to reach New York on the day they were cut and to Alaska within 24 hours– a new record.

Ventures created or supported by UC Markets benefit from UC Group's broad infrastructure and experience.  With the industry's leading logistical framework, fwxflowers is well positioned to expand into new markets.

UC's flower supply websites can be found at www.fwxflowers.com & www.fwxflowers.co.uk