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The proposed four-story Vertically Integrated Cargo Center (VICC) at Miami International Airport, which was in the preliminary planning...

AFIA’s Executive Vice President, Christine Boldt, recently participated in a meeting with the Ecuadorian Ambassador, the U.S. Department...

A special thank you to The Gems Group  for generously donating flowers that were shared with the students of a University of Florida MBA...

As the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown, many in the floral industry are asking what impact this could have on inspections and...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of Aug 16, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

Both the airport and seaport have reported positive trends for the year. The seaport  has seen a 2% increase  in volumes compared to last...

This week, our Executive Vice President, Christine Boldt , participated in a key conference alongside other companies and industries that...

Last Friday, the Trump Administration issued an important update regarding reciprocal tariffs, which could have significant implications...

Recently, some AFIA members reported receiving notices from Florida State Agriculture Inspectors regarding compliance agreements and...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of Aug 16, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

At the heart of every thriving industry are the alliances that fuel growth, innovation, and resilience. At AFIA, we are proud to...

Following yesterday’s announcement of a new Executive Order impacting tariff rates, there has been some confusion regarding the treatment...

On the evening of July 31, President Trump signed an Executive Order introducing major changes to U.S. tariff policy. This new directive...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of July 19, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

As part of ongoing federal infrastructure investments launched before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Seaport was granted...

Over the past weekend, a system glitch at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) created unexpected delays for flower importers. The...

In recent months, there have been significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, including those affecting individuals with Temporary...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of July 12, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

We’re excited to share some positive updates from both CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) that...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of June 21, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....