American Flower Farmers Lobby For Border Adjustment Tax, SAF Lobbies To Exempt Imported Flowers

April 18, 2017 Origin Matters

You’ve probably heard someone use the phrase, “let’s just agree to disagree.” This phrase seems to sum up the relationship between the Society of American Florists (SAF) and America’s flower farmers regarding the Boarder Adjustment Tax (BAT) being proposed by House Republicans as a part of their “blueprint” on reforming the nation’s tax system.

Sell More Flowers

April 18, 2017 The Flower Godmother

Wouldn't it be nice if more people bought more flowers? So many of our industry problems are due to our reliance on (or need to accommodate for) – the supply and demand of holidays. Staffing year round can't be consistent. Procurement can sometimes be a nightmare. And the need for production and sell-through in short windows of time is stressful.  That's why The Flower Godmother (FGM) is so important to the industry. She, being a voice that speaks directly to consumers – with their best interest in mind – has created free floral resources that help people understand flowers. 

Village Nurseries Appoints Rick Rehm New Chief Financial Officer

April 18, 2017 Village Nurseries

Village Nurseries Wholesale, LLC, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, today announced Rick Rehm has been named the company’s new chief financial officer, replacing Wayne Johnson, who is retiring after 16 years of service with the company.

Kretschmar & Coborn's Partner With Make-A-Wish MN To Grant Local Wishes

April 18, 2017 Smithfield Foods

Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses has partnered with Coborn's Inc. supermarkets to help Make-A-Wish® Minnesota make wishes come true for children battling life-threatening illnesses. Now through May 14, shoppers at participating Coborn's stores across Minnesota can help by purchasing a $1 or $5 Make-A-Wish star at the cash register.

Dalmatia Import Group Wins Landmark Jury Verdict In First Test Of New Defend Trade Secrets Act

April 18, 2017 Dalmatia®

A federal jury issued a verdict on behalf of Dalmatia Import Group, Inc., which includes the first verdict rendered under a new federal law aimed at protecting trade secrets. The jury’s award, which is subject to enhancements for trademark counterfeiting, could reach $5.2 million in total damages, plus attorneys’ fees.