Flower farms in Colombia are balancing higher labor costs with efficiency gains as the industry prepares for the Valentine’s Day rush. Just weeks...
Supply Chain Adapts to Cushion Colombia Wage Hike
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Record Wage Hike in Colombia Adds Strain to Floral Supply Chain
A worker harvests alstroemeria at a Colombian farm. Growers face new cost pressures following a record 23.7% increase in the country’s minimum wage....
Suppliers Navigate Supply Chain Shifts
As the ever-evolving situation with tariffs creates some understandable panic/concern among floral industry buyers, navigating supply chain...
Why Are Some Roses So Hard to Find?
Anyone tasked with ordering ‘Playa Blanca’ or ‘Quicksand’ during the height of wedding season knows some roses can be as hard to come by as Taylor...
ISO Career Development and Industry Peers? Next Gen LIVE! Delivers
At 33, Carrie Moore is a young business owner, navigating the ups and downs and ins and outs of running her Custer, South Dakota flower shop. But...
The Knot Touts Benefits of Working with Florists
Supply chain bottlenecks, the impact of climate change on crops and inflation are all reasons why couples should work closely with florists. That...
Tackling Tough Questions About Mother’s Day Flowers?
The media is looking for Mother’s Day stories, and many news outlets seem to be focusing on supply chain issues and inflation — and how that will...
Ocean Freight Helps Meet Demand
According to a National Retail Federation survey, 72 percent of consumers intend to buy Mom flowers this weekend, representing approximately $2.9...
Economic Outlook: Inflation, Supply Chain Expected to Improve
Inflation, supply chain stagnation and other negative effects of ongoing global crises are expected to abate, but the floral industry will likely...
How the Pandemic Drove Change in the Floral Industry
For all the challenges that have come from the pandemic, it has also helped drive positive change in the floral industry, proving that adaptable...
SAF’s Idea Exchange Troubleshoots Supply Chain Troubles
Plan and order well in advance. Communicate throughout the supply chain. Update online inventory. Work with what you have. That was the advice from...
Floral Trends to Embrace in 2022
Floral style preferences vary geographically and demographically; still, there are several universal trends in the industry that have come to be in...
SAF to Take Industry Issues to Capitol Hill in March
Rising costs. Stalled supply chains. Labor woes. Make sure Congress understands the impact of these challenges on your business. Join your peers at...
Florists Forecast Strong Holiday Sales Amid Supply and Staffing Woes
Most florists are expecting holiday revenues to be up compared to last year but they worry that staffing and supply issues will limit sales,...
California Suppliers Share Challenges, Opportunities
What happens when strict state regulations and the ever-increasing price of water squeeze profit margins; land values rise and buyers come knocking;...