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AFIA proudly participated in Floriexpo , held June 4–6 in Ft. Lauderdale, marking the first step in our exciting new partnership with...

On June 5th, Christine Boldt , Executive Vice President of the Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA), traveled to Washington,...

On Thursday, June 19th, AFIA held its first Importer President’s Lunch , led by board member Ignacio Gomez . This gathering brought...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of May 24, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

Floriexpo kicks off next Wednesday, June 4th, and AFIA is excited to be part of the action! We’ll be hosting a booth throughout the event...

AFIA is proud to share that Christine Boldt , our Executive Vice President, has been invited to testify at a congressional committee...

Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump in February and...

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed by former President Trump in...

Christine engaged in multiple conversations with USDA officials to emphasize the critical importance of the reports to the flower...

Diana Beatriz López, director of the Miramontes crop at Élite Flowers, in the field at work. This brief synopsis highlights two in-depth...

🌸 Flower Importation Insights: A Look at 2025 🌸 As we continue to monitor the flow of imported flowers, here are some key updates: ...

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...