Society of American Florists to Launch Plant-Focused Virtual Event in March; Discusses 2021 Event Planning

February 11, 2021 Society of American Florists

This March, the Society of American Florists will launch its first ever Great Big Plant Event – a library of tools and resources designed to help florists improve their plant business, feel inspired and connect with industry partners.

Strong Thanksgiving Floral Sales Predict a Booming Valentine’s Day

January 7, 2021 Rio Roses / Equiflor

With so many people unable to visit others on Thanksgiving, many chose to share their love by sending flowers. At least, that’s how it seems based on a just-released report by the Society of American Florists.

SAF: Dispel the Poinsettia Toxicity Myth

December 4, 2020 Society of American Florists

The poinsettia is the quintessential Christmas plant. However, many consumers (namely, pet owners and parents of young children) shy away from it because of the belief that it can endanger a loved one.

Floral Industry Receives Economic Relief through GSP Addition

U.S. wholesalers and importers will no longer pay a 6.8 percent tariff on Ecuadorian roses, the culmination of a year-long effort by the Society of American Florists and other industry groups to bring economic relief to buyers in the industry.

Sakata Seed America and KB Farms Join Nationwide Effort to ‘Petal It Forward’ Amid Pandemic

November 2, 2020 Sakata Seed America

Last week, Sakata Seed America teamed up with Kitayama Brothers, KB Farms, to join dozens of floral industry businesses nationwide to surprise unsuspecting passersby with two free flower bouquets each — one to keep and one to give to a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger.