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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 National Symposium of the American Institu... Read more
Industry members are reacting this week to the news that Wesley Berry Flowers, a 70-year-old company whose order-gathering practices have been criticized by florists and consumer groups, is... Read more
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 businesses ever to be honored by the Japanes... Read more
SAF members have elected nine members to positions on its Retailers, Wholesalers and Growers Councils. New council members begin their terms at the close of SAF Maui 2016, and their first me... Read more
The California Senate on Monday passed a bill that would expand overtime pay for farmworkers. Introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), AB 1066, passed the Senate floor with... Read more
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 business and talked to Cole about regulator... Read more
Five floral design programs have received a total of $28,700 through the American Floral Endowment’s James and Helen Phillip Program. Created to honor James and Helen Phillip by provid... Read more
Ever worry sympathy flowers are out of fashion with younger consumers? Maybe not for mobile devices. When Kim Kardashian West’s 2011 Blackberry Bold recently died, she took to social media t... Read more
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 owner must answer that question. The sooner... Read more
The historic flooding in Louisiana continues its devastation this week. At a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards said at least 11 people have died in the floods and 3... Read more
