IFE Floral Connections – Continental Flowers Eases Logistical Challenges and Supply Disruptions
Continental Flowers, Inc. is a family owned company started in 1974, with over 150 acres of our own proprietary production, as well as global sourcing capabilities in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Their customer base includes over 600 Wholesale and Mass Market Customers in the U.S. and Canada. At IFE 2021, […]
Capitalizing on the Post COVID Plant and Gardening Phenomenon with Diane Blazek
From consumer behavior to the supply chain, every aspect of the floriculture industry is undergoing massive transformation. This transformation was accelerated by COVID-19, creating a new urgency to embrace innovative ideas and new business models. Diane Blazek, Executive Director at All-America Selections/National Garden Bureau, explored this transformation during the Education Day at the 2021 edition […]
Capitalizing on the Post COVID Plant and Gardening Phenomenon with Scott Rusch
From consumer behavior to the supply chain, every aspect of the floriculture industry is undergoing massive transformation. This transformation was accelerated by COVID-19, creating a new urgency to embrace innovative ideas and new business models. Scott Rusch, GM and Co-Founder of BloomStudios Cut Flowers took to the stage at the International Floriculture Expo to discuss […]
Ghean Maksimow, 2020 IFE Flower Naming Recipient
Ghean Maksimow, co-founder of Bow Genie International, had a flower named in her honor at the International Floriculture Exposition that was held virtually on September 16, 2020. Named, Genie, the lavender breed of dahlia was bred by the Miyoshi Company and Ball SB., a division of Ball Horticultural Company. Maksimow had a chance to deliver […]
The Significance of “Genie” with Ghean Maksimow, 2020 Flower Naming Recipient
Ghean Maksimow, co-founder of Bow Genie International, had a flower named in her honor at the International Floriculture Exposition that was held virtually on September 16, 2020. Named, Genie, the lavender breed of dahlia was bred by the Miyoshi Company and Ball SB., a division of Ball Horticultural Company. The floral community was able to […]