Esmeralda Farms BV in Holland has closed its doors and laid off its employees as of Sept. 6. The late-breaking news comes after a devastating attack...
After Labor Day, Not Much Hope for Congressional Action
Senators and representatives may be returning to work this week, but don’t expect a lot of action in Congress, according to Shawn McBurney, SAF’s...
Students Honored at ASHS Annual Conference
Two students whose research projects have been supported by the American Floral Endowment (AFE) were recognized during the 2016 American Society for...
Business Botox Pumps Youthful Energy into Your Business at SAF Maui 2016
Feel like your business has lost its edge? Take risks to stay relevant and gain the edge over your competition. Brad Denham will share how he and...
At AIFD Symposium, Awards, Designs and New Leaders
Stunning floral designs. New leaders. Major awards. And more than a little fun in the California sun. These were just some of the high notes of The...
Wesley Berry Shutters Three Detroit Area Stores
Industry members are reacting this week to the news that Wesley Berry Flowers, a 70-year-old company whose order-gathering practices have been...
Eugene N. Yoshihara, AAF: 1935-July 2016
A beloved floral industry member who overcame prejudice during World War II to serve his country and help build one of the longest-running family...
SAF Elects New Council Leaders
SAF members have elected nine members to positions on its Retailers, Wholesalers and Growers Councils. New council members begin their terms at the...
California Senate Passes Farmworkers Overtime Bill
The California Senate on Monday passed a bill that would expand overtime pay for farmworkers. Introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San...
Representative Visits N.H. Grower to Talk Issues
In Loudon, New Hampshire, Doug Cole and his team at D.S. Cole Growers recently hosted a congressional guest. Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) toured the...
Grants Awarded to Support Aspiring Floral Designers
Five floral design programs have received a total of $28,700 through the American Floral Endowment's James and Helen Phillip Program. Created to...
Florists, Flowers Pop Up in Pop Culture
Ever worry sympathy flowers are out of fashion with younger consumers? Maybe not for mobile devices. When Kim Kardashian West’s 2011 Blackberry Bold...
Love it and Leave It: SAF Hosts Exit Strategy Session
To sell or pass the business to your child(ren)? And what if there’s no heir apparent but you’re nearing retirement? At some point, every business...
In Louisiana, Business Owners and Residents Struggle Against Deadly Floods
The historic flooding in Louisiana continues its devastation this week. At a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards said at...
Annual ‘Stems Hunger’ Food Drives Collect Another Ton For Pa. And Ohio Food Banks
Another year of the “Stems Hunger” food drives in Pennsylvania and Ohio, another ton of non-perishable food collected. Sister companies Royer’s...