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The top 100 Floral People and Companies in the America’s floral business. Back in 2014 I published a list of the top floral names in the America’s. I present my…
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Author Archives: WillieeArmellini
Lots of Fall Flower news
2019 signals the end to another decade so we can now move on to the 20’s and it should be a very interesting ride. A little review to add some…
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David Armellini wins at WFFSA
Leland T. Kinzele award. Congratulations, my Brother! https://wffsa.org/aws/WFFSA/pt/sp/education_ltkaward
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IFTF 2019 Holland and Trade Fair Aalsmeer
Wow!. These were fabulous shows and both just keep getting better. Amsterdam was a pleasant respite from the constant heat of Miami, where summer never ends. There was so much…
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Grower of the Year finalist
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has announced the finalists of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2020 which takes place on the 28th January 2020 at…
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Dramm Echter Farms announces change.
Bay City Flower Company Closes.
Bill Doran and Bay State announce their merge
“Show Time”, Flowersandcents.com is off to IFTF and Royal Flora Holland shows in Amsterdam
Many things are going on in Floral next week. Wffsa (Wholesale Florist & Florist Suppliers of America), is coming back to Miami just in time to watch me leave for…
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Petal it forward starts today
SAF launches this fun flower give away and I hope it makes everyone smile.
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Michigan Floral Foundation Hall of Fame Dinner
Floral Industry and Government Dignitaries
Honor Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow
Michigan Floral Foundation Hall of Fame Dinner Floral Industry and Government Dignitaries Honor Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow United States Senator Debbie Stabenow was honored at the Michigan Floral Foundation’s Hall…
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Peace in Quito!
Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno and leaders of the country’s indigenous peoples have struck a deal to cancel a disputed austerity package and end nearly two weeks of protests that have paralysed…
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Quito in Chaos!
I have resisted writing too much about this situation as not to scare anyone however, every time I ask those in the know, the news gets worse. I have reached…
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Proflora kicked Aster
As I sit back in my chair after a long wonderful trip to Bogota Colombia to attended the latest edition of Proflora, my mind is bursting with information and color….
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SAF’s Kate Penn Speaks!
Labor, rising costs, intense competition and the need to understand and adopt new technologies are among the most significant challenges facing floral professionals today — and industry members, now more…
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SAF 2019 Amelia Island
What do you get when you invite florist, wholesalers, importers, growers and a handful of other floral industry folks to a beautiful location in Florida? A wonderful event! I had…
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SAF CEO Talks State of the Floral Industry — and SAF
What are the major challenges that floral professionals face today — and where are the big opportunities? What key factors in the economy are shaping consumer demand, and how can…
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Chain, Chain, Chain, 2019 version
Back in April of 2014 I wrote an article about the status of Wholesale Florist Chains in The US. A flowersandcents.com follower suggested that I take a new look at…
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Sunshine Bouquet Buys Natures Flowers Miami
I had reported this a few weeks ago but could not confirm the sale. However, I now have it from good sources that this is a done deal. This is…
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Danny Temkin passes
Danny was a friend and we were once partners in Florida in the sleeve business. This is really a sad story that happens to often in life. He starts with…
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