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As many of you may know, the USDA's weekly report has long been a valuable resource for our members, providing up-to-date statistics and...

For years, AFIA has proudly sponsored the South Florida Scout Recognition Dinner, a special event celebrating the achievements of local...

The Mother's Day shipping season went smoothly, thanks in part to the additional CBP inspectors stationed in Miami over the past four...

AFIA has been actively engaging with members of Congress to raise awareness about how tariffs are impacting the imported fresh cut flower...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of April 26, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories. The...

AFIA  has been actively engaging with multiple offices in Washington, D.C. to discuss the impact of tariffs on the floral industry. These...

Excitement is building as Floriexpo , North America’s premier B2B floral trade show, returns to Fort Lauderdale, from June 4–6, 2025 , at...

Last Friday evening, AFIA  proudly attended the Doral Flower Event , a vibrant celebration of floral artistry in the heart of Doral. The...

On Sunday, April 27, Christine Boldt, Executive Vice President of AFIA, had the privilege of speaking to the MBA class at the University...

Thank you to all of the AFIA members who attended the AI luncheon last week.  AI and the ways to use all of the different programs is...

Here is the updated 2025 import volume report as of April 12, 2025, featuring an expanded list of flower and greenery categories. The top...

Mother's Day - CBP and USDA Mother's day shipping season is getting started and with all of the changes, there's been some anxiety about...

Here is the updated 2025 import volume report, now featuring an expanded list of flower and greenery categories. The top countries of...

The Administration is proposing changes in the USDA and it is suggested that they do not know how the changes would affect things in the...

Proposed Tariffs President Trump announced that he will have a minimum of 10% baseline tariffs on countries.  If the country charges...

Happy Valentine's Day! The holiday shipping season was a smooth one at the airport and seaport.   CBP inspectors did a great job as...

Below is the new report for 2025 with expanded flowers and greens categories.  The top 2 or 3 countries of origin are included for each...

Washington, DC – February 12, 2025  – The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) is thrilled to introduce the Floral...

Tariff Threats Fortunately, we were able to avoid the proposed tariffs that President Trump wanted to impose on  Colombian  products due...

MIAMI, FL – January 27, 2025  – On Sunday, during the critical Valentine’s Day shipping season, President Trump announced a proposed 25%...