CCFC Sponsors 2010 SAF & WF&FSA Conventions

The “Buy CA Grown” message will be broadcast loud and clear during this year’s Society of American Florists (SAF) Convention and the Wholesale Florists and Floral Supply Association (WF&FSA) Convention. The Commission will be proudly sponsoring this year’s Sylvia Cup at the SAF Annual Convention in Orlando.

Meet The World’s Largest Exporter Of Roses

He is the world’s largest exporter of roses. His company has leased 3,000 sq km of land (that is five times bigger than Mumbai, which is 603.4 sq km in size!) in Ethiopia. Here is his amazing story…

National Green Centre Debuts Plant Fashion Show

The 2011 National Green Centre formerly The WESTERN will feature the Sweet Melissa Fashion Show, hosted by Dr. Michael Dirr. It will showcase the newest plants from the industry’s top breeders and growers. Select plants will be presented on the runway (think lights, cameras and music) by professional models.

Stephen Armellini Named Local Committee Chair For WF&FSA Conference

Stephen Armellini, Senior Vice President for Armellini Express Lines in Miami has been named the Chairman of the Local Committee for the 2010 WF&FSA Conference to be held at the Doral in Miami November 3-5, 2010.

Tribe Mediterranean Foods Celebrates Its Plant Capacity Expansion

Tribe Mediterranean Foods the only manufacturer of all-natural hummus available nationwide, today announced it will stake significant claim on the growing hummus category as executives and employees join the Honorable Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, to celebrate the capacity expansion at Tribes headquarters and production facility located in Taunton, Mass.