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The European Air Space has opened back up. Flights are in the air and the backlog of freight and passengers is starting to clear. There…

Things are starting to look positive, with many economic indicators pointing to signs of a recovery. How is our industry responding to these signs? SAF…

First, it’s important to understand that like many industries, the Florida plant business was devastated in 2009 with the economic downturn.  Many growers went bankrupt…

Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights across Europe – We are uncertain at this time the level this will impact our industry. Delayed or canceled flights…

Care & Handling By Floralife No matter whom you speak with, Floralife, Chrysal, Dr. George Staby or Dr. Terril Nell the one thing that they…

My friend Angela Henry from Pikes Peak Wholesale sent me the following pictures of the tulip fields of Holland.  I thought you might enjoy.  Thanks…

Miami Airport Cargo receives 86% of Flower Imports Into the United States. Miami's airfreight industry is top-ranked in the Western Hemisphere for international air cargo,…

 Floralife Research Update, Feb 1010, Vol. 12 Issue 2 Background Dendrobium orchids are ever increasingly popular as a cut flower. There are many varieties with…

What is VeriFlora?        VeriFlora is an agricultural sustainability certification and eco-labeling program for cut flowers and potted plants. It is recognized as…

Recent snow storms in Maryland have slowed up businesses and have left many people little time to get ready for Valentine's Day.