While parts of the country kicked off the new year with freezing temperatures, in Pasadena, the weather for the 129th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, was picture perfect. And the behind-the-scenes planning? “Pretty much like clockwork,” said...
Air cargo capacity, increasing floral consumption among consumers — and getting more wholesalers, of all sizes, to join the ranks of the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association. These are just some of the items on the to-do list of Marla O’Dell, vice...
In the final days of 2017, Congress approved a landmark bill to overhaul the country’s tax code. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1), a comprise bill between House and Senate versions, represents the most sweeping changes to the U.S. tax system in 30 years. The new...
Floral greens farmers in Florida are putting out a message to the floral industry: Two major hurricanes in the span of 11 months has been too much for farms to bear. As the growers hustle to mitigate damage, and protect current and future product, retail florists...
Late last week found Michael A. Mellano watching the news — and the winds — extra carefully. For days, wildfires had been threatening homes and businesses across Southern California. By 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, a small cloud of smoke could be seen rising about 10 miles...
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