Floral

Floramoda, Inc., a subsidiary of Monterey Peninsula Horticulture, Inc. (MPH), announced today that it has finalized the purchase of the operating business and accompanying assets of Nurserymen’s Exchange, Inc. (NEI). NEI is a leading wholesaler of indoor potted blooming plants, specialty foliage, and edible plants in the U.S. that markets under the BloomRite® brand. Nurserymen’s Exchange will continue to operate under that name at its existing location. …

Teleflora, the world's leading floral delivery service, announced today that Jeff Bennett has been promoted to President, effective August 15. Bennett, who had been the company's Executive Vice President, Sales and Member Services, replaces Shawn Weidmann, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity. …

To help promote the Networking Opportunities and the Educational Programs offered by the WF&FSA Conference, we have a few fun events to help get you further acquainted with other wholesalers and suppliers in the floral industry. …

Fourteen horticultural students are beginning the school year with scholarships from the American Floral Endowment totaling $24,750. “These very deserving individuals have demonstrated their commitment and passion for the floriculture/horticulture industry,” said AFE’s Scholarship Chairperson PJ Ellison, of Ellison’s Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas. “AFE understands the financial burden on young individuals, and is extremely pleased to be able to help them as they begin their careers in the floriculture industry, and become future leaders.” …

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. have expanded their collection of Happy Hour Bouquets to include six new, intoxicatingly original and fresh floral arrangements that are sure to shake up any celebration. …