Floral Industry Leadership | Jose Restrepo of Ayura Flowers Interview

Hosted by Williee Armellini, Editor and Owner of Flowersandcents.com, one of the original floral industry blogs since 2001, this conversation explores Jose’s journey as a long time rose and carnation grower, his leadership role within Asocolflores, and his recent appointment to the board of AIPH, the International Association of Horticultural Producers.

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J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom Celebrates its 100th Show in Season Eight

Grand Rapids, MI, April 2, 2026 – “I can hardly believe we have produced one hundred […]

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Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC Announces Acquisition of New England Wholesale Florist

Sewell, NJ – March 30th, 2026 — Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) is pleased […]

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Elevate AIFD® Symposium

AIFD® Symposium… where the world gathers for floral industry education! View amazing main stage programs! […]

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Colombian Flowers Bloom on Capitol Hill Ahead of Valentine’s Day

In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Embassy of Colombia in the United […]

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FAMILY FLOWERS Expands Southwest Presence with Purchase of Phoenix Flower Shops

PHOENIX, AZ — February 26, 2026 — Family Flowers, a fourth-generation, family-owned company dedicated to […]

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Schaffer Designs Marks 20 Years at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Two decades of sustained exhibition, international collaboration, and large-scale floral installation at one of the […]

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Mayesh Acquires Sooner Wholesale Florist

Mayesh Wholesale Florist Expands into Oklahoma and Strengthens Texas Presence with Acquisition of Sooner Wholesale […]

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Valentine’s Day outlook

Speaking to wholesalers and importers, it appears that the weather is not an issue, but […]

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CalFlowers Welcomes Gustavo Gilchrist of Kennicott Brothers Company to Board of Directors

San Marcos, CA — January 12, 2026 — CalFlowers (California Association of Flower Growers & […]

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Interview with Juan Maria Cock of Liberty Blooms

I had the opportunity to sit down with Juan Maria Cock of Liberty Blooms to […]

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Flowersandcents interview with Cameron King CEO of Certified American Grown

Flowersandcents.com sat down with Cameron King President and CEO of Certified American Grown. This organization […]

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My Interview with Chris Drummond of Penny’s by Plaza Flowers

Flowersandcents reached out to Chris Drummond President of Penny’s by Plaza Flowers in the Philadelphia […]

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Interview with Hans Peter Hug owner of Bellaflor.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Hans Peter Hug flower grower extraordinaire. With farms in […]

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J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom Celebrates its 100th Show in Season Eight

Grand Rapids, MI, April 2, 2026 – “I can hardly believe we have produced one hundred […]

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Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC Announces Acquisition of New England Wholesale Florist

Sewell, NJ – March 30th, 2026 — Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) is pleased […]

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Elevate AIFD® Symposium

AIFD® Symposium… where the world gathers for floral industry education! View amazing main stage programs! […]

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Colombian Flowers Bloom on Capitol Hill Ahead of Valentine’s Day

In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Embassy of Colombia in the United […]

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FAMILY FLOWERS Expands Southwest Presence with Purchase of Phoenix Flower Shops

PHOENIX, AZ — February 26, 2026 — Family Flowers, a fourth-generation, family-owned company dedicated to […]

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Schaffer Designs Marks 20 Years at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Two decades of sustained exhibition, international collaboration, and large-scale floral installation at one of the […]

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IFPA 2023 produce and floral show. Anaheim Ca.

International Fresh Produce Association. As the floral exhibition tour continues I find myself on the […]

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Proflora 2023 review

Bogota Colombia, August 2023 Proflora   People on a mission arrived at Proflora in large […]

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SAF Phoenix 2023 review

SAF Phoenix 2023 After attending the latest edition (#138) of the SAF convention it occurred […]

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Rosaprima Spray Rose test

Rosaprima sent me a big box of spray roses to test. Since I am not […]

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That Flower Feeling thanks Miley Cyrus for being the unofficial ambassador for flowers

 That Flower Feeling thanks Miley Cyrus for being the unofficial ambassador for flowers As per […]

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IFTF 2022 Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands November 2022 I was eager to attend the sold-out Sea freight shipping meeting […]

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IFPA 2022 Orlando Review

As the annual floral events continue, I was invited to attend the latest event presented […]

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Florexpo 2022 Quito Ecuador

After a four year hiatus Florexpo 2022 opened  its doors to a floral extravaganza that […]

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