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Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam 
Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam 

OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam is certified OK biobased with a 4-star rating from TÜV Austria KENT, Ohio USA – 28 January 2025 – Smithers-Oasis, a worldwide leader in the floriculture and floral design industry, has launched a new plant-based floral foam - OASIS®... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/30/2025


Attention Members-Time to Secure Your Place in the Industries Most Exciting Floral Education Event!
Attention Members-Time to Secure Your Place in the Industries Most Exciting Floral Education Event!

Time to Secure Your Place in the Industries Most Exciting Floral Education Event! Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/28/2025


Grow Pro Webinar Series: Using AI Tools to Create SOPs (Special Bonus Session!)
Grow Pro Webinar Series: Using AI Tools to Create SOPs (Special Bonus Session!)

Grow Pro Webinar Series: Using AI Tools to Create SOPs (Special Bonus Session!) Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/27/2025


San Francisco Unveils State-of-the-Art Wholesale Flower Market
San Francisco Unveils State-of-the-Art Wholesale Flower Market

San Francisco Unveils State-of-the-Art Wholesale Flower Market, Ushering in a New Era for Northern California’s Floral Industry Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/27/2025


Spread the Joy of Flowers: Help Us Make the Philadelphia Flower Show Unforgettable
Spread the Joy of Flowers: Help Us Make the Philadelphia Flower Show Unforgettable

We’re so excited to showcase the beauty and benefits of flowers for self-care at the Philadelphia Flower Show, happening February 28th through March 9th. With over 200,000 attendees, this is an incredible opportunity to inspire consumers to embrace flowers as part of their self-care... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/23/2025


The Bloom Together Event: Celebrating 5 Years of Floral Connection and Inspiration!
The Bloom Together Event: Celebrating 5 Years of Floral Connection and Inspiration!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as The Bloom Together Event (#TBTE25), brought to you by The Bloom Together Initiative, returns on March 3rd, 2025, to celebrate its 5th anniversary! After four incredible years of fostering connections, this premier floral networking event promises to... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/21/2025


Sustainabloom Releases Three New Guides Focusing on Social Sustainability
Sustainabloom Releases Three New Guides Focusing on Social Sustainability

For Immediate ReleaseAlexandria, Virginia - January 15, 2025Sustainabloom, a program from the American Floral Endowment, is pleased to announce the release of three new comprehensive guides designed to help the industry understand the role and importance of social sustainability. These new guides,... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/15/2025


AFE - Free Training Webinars! 2025 Grow Pro Series Lineup
AFE - Free Training Webinars! 2025 Grow Pro Series Lineup

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is thrilled to share the 5th year of free educational training and programming through the Grow Pro Webinar Series! Designed for growers, this series has become a cornerstone resource for navigating the industry’s evolving challenges. Nationally... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/14/2025


Ignite Your Passion at the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo!
Ignite Your Passion at the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo!

Calling all florists, event planners, and floral enthusiasts! The wait is over! Mark your calendars for the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo (GLFEE), happening Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year's theme, "Ignite &... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025


Join Us for the XX IPA Conference & XV International Protea Research Symposium: "United by Proteas"
Join Us for the XX IPA Conference & XV International Protea Research Symposium: "United by Proteas"

The XX International Protea Association Conference & XV International Protea Research Symposium is set to take place from March 30 to April 4, 2025, bringing together researchers, horticulturists, farmers, and enthusiasts from around the globe. With the inspiring theme "United by Proteas,"... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025


California Farms & Flowers featured in Next Season of Life In Bloom
California Farms & Flowers featured in Next Season of Life In Bloom

The April premiere of Life In Bloom is coming up soon, and it features flowers and farms on location in California. J Schwanke visits FBI Flowers, Kendall Farms, The Original Los Angeles Flower Market, and Mellano & Company which is celebrating 100 years in Flowers! Pictured Above: (Left... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025


Florabundance Flowers and Warehouse Featured in Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan’
Florabundance Flowers and Warehouse Featured in Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan’

Launch postponed to March 4 due to circumstances in California California-based Florabundance is delighted that their flowers and warehouse will be showcased in Season 1 of 'With Love, Meghan', a Netflix series starring Meghan Markle. However, considering the challenging circumstances in the... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025