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Author Archives: WillieeArmellini
Fun n Sun Santa Barbara 2019
Flowersandcents is off to this very fun flower show in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara California. This event sponsored by Cal Flowers is held every other year and the…
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Floraculture International Magazine
International Floracutlure Expo 2019 Miami
I had only a few hours to cover this show in my home state, as I have been busy traveling. So I did a “drive-by” and learned that having a…
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IFTEX Nairobi Kenya 2019
I was invited to attend this serious floral show in a land far away. A nation full of wonders and contradictions all laid out in front of you as you…
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Hot off the press FTD news
FTD provides update on court-supervised restructuring process FTD provided an update on its court-supervised restructuring process. The company has: Entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with PlanetArt to acquire…
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Kasey Conquist resigns from CCFC
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Events in Floral
Greetings to all and I trust this message finds you well. The floral industry survived Mother’s Day 2019 and by all reports it appeared to be a very good holiday….
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Love Bugs!
If you are planning to visit Florida by car in the next few weeks and pass through central Florida. Plan to get pelted by these black, mating critters that will…
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Memorial Day Flowers
This is a great event and keeps getting bigger and bigger. Ramiro Penaherrera has done an awesome job with this event and the industry is supporting him! click here for…
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Mother’s Day 2019 survey
I have heard only good things about this holiday and hope you will share your results, with a simple vote. Thank you! Williee
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Pete and Brenda Garcia: Getting Ahead by Doing the Right Thing
Pete and Brenda Garcia Authored by Bruce Wright Second in a series honoring members of AFE’s Heritage Circle. Created to recognize persons who have made provision for a planned gift…
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Memorial Day Flowers
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Long time flower industry favorite ARLENE LOUISE SORENSEN passes.
ARLENE LOUISE SORENSEN Arlene Louise Sorensen, 87, Lincoln passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019. Born March 26, 1932 in Lincoln, NE to Dewitt and Irene (Lewis) Barber. Co-founder of…
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Terra Flowers DBA Sole Farms reports 5.08% passive stake in FTD Companies
This information is derived solely from the Schedule 13G of Terra Flowers, LLC, Herbert Jordan and Mauricio Jaramillo filed April 29, 2019. According to the Schedule 13G, Mr. Jaramillo holds…
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Mother’s Day floral update
By now you must be aware that, the market is hot and by that I mean demand is high and supply is limited. The challenge I face writing these reports…
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Jet Fresh Flowers Receives Award for Social Responsibility at Expoflores Florecuador 2019
On April 25, 2019, The National Association of Flower Producers and Exporters of Ecuador, Expoflores, held their 2019 FlorEcuador award show recognizing exceptional work, commitment and dedication in the flower industry. Jet Fresh Flower…
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Floraculture Magazine May-June edition
Panalpina expands network in Colombia and Ecuador to become largest perishables player in Latin America
Panalpina continues to expand its Perishables Network in South America through the acquisition of CargoMaster S.A. in Colombia, and its subsidiary, Laseair S.A., in Ecuador. CargoMaster is one of Latin…
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The Trifecta of floral
Mothers Day is not normally a challenging holiday as there is often ample production to manage the demand. However, this year appears a bit different. There was just enough demand…
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