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Floral Design Institute Opens New Studio and Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Floral Design Institute Opens New Studio and Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New facility expands global floral education and digital learning opportunities for students worldwide. PORTLAND, Ore. — Floral Design Institute (FDI), a world leader in floral design education since 1969, proudly announces the opening of its new studio and... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted08/16/2026


Main Wholesale Florist Expands with Third Logistics Hub in Pennsauken, New Jersey
Main Wholesale Florist Expands with Third Logistics Hub in Pennsauken, New Jersey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Main Wholesale Florist Expands Tristate Footprint with Grand Opening of Third Logistics Hub in Pennsauken, New Jersey Family-Owned and Operated Industry Leader Capitalizes on Multi-Generational Legacy with Official Move into Southern New Jersey Facility PENNSAUKEN, N.J.... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted08/16/2026


American Floral Alliance renews Life in Bloom Commitment
American Floral Alliance renews Life in Bloom Commitment

American Floral Alliance, formerly CalFlowers, has renewed their commitment of support for J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom. American Floral Alliance will continue as a Principal Underwriter for Seasons 10 and 11 - to be broadcast in 2028 and 2029. The show prepares new episodes about 1 year... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted08/16/2026


Enjoy 15 Hours of Flowers on Create TV July 31, August 1, & 2
Enjoy 15 Hours of Flowers on Create TV July 31, August 1, & 2

Enjoy 15 Hours of Flowers on Create TV July 31, August 1, & 2 Create TV brings viewers ten back-to-back episodes of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom broadcast 3 times on Create TV Friday, July 31st, Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd. “Our friends at Create TV again asked me... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted07/12/2026


Seed Your Future
Seed Your Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director jalbarran@SeedYourFuture.org (703) 838-5209 The Bridge Is Built: Seed Your Future Connects 34 Educators to the Careers Their Students Have Been Missing Alexandria, VA – July 3, 2026 – Seed Your Future, the national... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted07/6/2026


Job Opportunity: Director of Marketing
Job Opportunity: Director of Marketing

Position Title: Director of MarketingOrganization: CalFlowersLocation: Remote / U.S.-based (travel required)Reports To: President, CalFlowersEmployment Type: Full-time, Exempt About CalFlowers CalFlowers is a national floral trade association representing growers, wholesalers, retailers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/22/2026


“The Cold Chain for Flowers” Video - an Important Reminder for the Flower Industry
“The Cold Chain for Flowers” Video - an Important Reminder for the Flower Industry

“Life in Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke We are so excited to share this special flower video in conjunction with CalFlowers - California Association of Flowers Growers & Shippers - about "The Cold Chain for Flowers". This video was suggested to us- at the CalFlowers... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/9/2026


Exciting News from Kendall Farms
Exciting News from Kendall Farms

Kendall Farms Launches Direct-to-Consumer Website, Bringing California-Grown Flowers Straight to Your Doorstep America's largest waxflower and eucalyptus grower now offers farm-fresh seasonal bouquets, party packs, wedding boxes, and individual bloom boxes directly to California residents.... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/8/2026


Elevate Your Summer: Join Us at AIFD National Symposium
Elevate Your Summer: Join Us at AIFD National Symposium

Elevate Your Summer: Join Us at AIFD National Symposium The major holiday may be behind us, but what’s next could be one of the most important investments you make in your business and creativity this year. From July 2–5 in Orlando, the AIFD National Symposium brings together... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/4/2026


They're Scrolling Right Now. Are They Seeing You?
They're Scrolling Right Now. Are They Seeing You?

Why Seed Your Future Created #IAmHorticulture – and Why It Only Works If You Show Up The horticulture industry employs millions of people across hundreds of careers, and most students couldn't name one of them. Every day, talented young people scroll past careers they've never heard of.... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/2/2026


Floriexpo 2026 Achieves Historic Growth as Retail Powerhouses Converge in Fort Lauderdale
Floriexpo 2026 Achieves Historic Growth as Retail Powerhouses Converge in Fort Lauderdale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Lauren St. Clair FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The mass-market floral industry converged on the Broward County Convention Center for Floriexpo 2026, delivering what attendees and organizers are calling an unprecedented, record-breaking year for... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted06/1/2026


Capturing Gen Z's Attention in the Floral Industry
Capturing Gen Z's Attention in the Floral Industry

Gen Z is quickly becoming a powerful consumer group, and their expectations may have you rethinking how to market, sell, and create floral experiences. Insights from the Floral Marketing Fund’s recent nationwide study of 2,000+ Gen Z consumers (ages 18-28) underscore an opportunity to use... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2026