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AFIA Luncheon - Thank You
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...
Simon Coulson
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Imported Flowers by the Numbers: Year-To-Date Stats (Dec 29 - April 12)
Here is the updated 2025 import volume report as of April 12, 2025, featuring an expanded list of flower and greenery categories. The top...
Simon Coulson
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Mother's Day Member Update 4/17/25
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...
Simon Coulson
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Imported Flowers by the Numbers: Year-To-Date Stats (Dec 29 - Mar 29)
Here is the updated 2025 import volume report, now featuring an expanded list of flower and greenery categories. The top countries of...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


USDA experts were caught in the Trump administration’s push to downsize the federal workforce.
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...
Simon Coulson
Apr 9, 20251 min read


Member Insider 4/2/25
Proposed Tariffs President Trump announced that he will have a minimum of 10% baseline tariffs on countries. If the country charges...
Simon Coulson
Apr 9, 20251 min read


Valentine's Day Member Update 2/14/25
Happy Valentine's Day! The holiday shipping season was a smooth one at the airport and seaport. CBP inspectors did a great job as...
info376822
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Imported Flowers by the Numbers: Year-To-Date Stats
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...
info376822
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Member Insider 1/31/25
Tariff Threats Fortunately, we were able to avoid the proposed tariffs that President Trump wanted to impose on Colombian products due...
info376822
Jan 31, 20251 min read


AFIA at the Forefront: Critical Insights and Advocacy Amid Suspended Tariffs on Colombian Flowers
MIAMI, FL – January 27, 2025 – On Sunday, during the critical Valentine’s Day shipping season, President Trump announced a proposed 25%...
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Jan 27, 20252 min read


Member Insider 1/18/25
Updates about Valentine's season collaboration with CBP and approaching deadline.
info376822
Jan 24, 20251 min read


AFIF Rebrands to AFIA: Championing the Floral Import Industry
AFIA's New Brand Identity MIAMI, FL – January 17, 2025 – After over 40 years as the trusted voice of flower importers, AFIF: America's...
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Jan 3, 20252 min read


AFIA Hosts Tour for Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart's Office Representative
Christine and Vanessa (Staff from the office of Rep. Mario Diaz Balart) TOUR In October, 2024 Christine met with Vanessa, a staff member...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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