Hey, floral fam! 🌸 We hosted an enlightening Season Finale for The Bloom Show with Melinda Knuth and Charlie Hall on November 26, 2024, at 1 PM EST!

🌱 Dr. Charlie Hall is a professor at Texas A&M, specializing in innovative management and marketing strategies, while Dr. Melinda Knuth of NC State University focuses on consumer preferences in horticulture.

🌼 Whether you're a wholesaler, grower, floral distributor, or florist, this episode recap is packed with valuable insights to help you prepare for the year ahead.
Join us as we dived into the future of the floral industry with these experts! Discover:

🌸Upcoming trends for wholesalers, growers, floral distributors, and florists
🌸How sectors of the floral supply chain can capitalize on the self-love trend and track its impact
🌸The influence of sustainability and eco-friendly practices on the future of horticulture and the floral industry
🌸Current challenges faced by the floral industry and effective solutions
🌸The role of e-commerce in shaping the operations of floral wholesalers and professionals

And much more!

Check out this insightful recap

Listen to Chris Beals, CEO of Koronet, on The Bloom Show as he discusses the future of the floral industry. 

In this episode aired on September 24, 2024, we explored how Koronet has brought together four leading companies—Axerrio, Floral Computer Systems, Komet Sales, and UNOSOF—to enhance eCommerce, increase profit margins, and improve connections in the supply chain from farms to wholesalers.

Learn how Koronet supports eCommerce growth and helps floral wholesalers and growers expand their markets. If you're in the floral industry, this is a discussion you wouldn't have wanted to miss.

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On November 5, 2024, we hosted an exciting episode of The Bloom Show featuring Carlos Oramas, CEO of The GEMS Group, a leading wholesale bouquet supplier for supermarkets! 💐✨

In this must-listen episode, Carlos shared what makes The GEMS Group stand out—from their innovative bouquet designs to their dedication to freshness and quality. 🌿 We also explored the role of technology in boosting bouquet production, the power of B2B marketing for floral businesses, and the growing importance of sustainable practices. ♻

Tune in for Carlos' expert tips on choosing the best supermarket floral suppliers and insights into the latest trends in wholesale floral supplies. 🌍🌹
Don’t miss out on this knowledge-packed recap full of valuable advice and networking tips for the floral industry! 

Join us on The Bloom Show as we sit down with Chris Beals, CEO of Koronet, the powerhouse behind Axerrio, Floral Computer Systems, Komet Sales, and UNOSOF. In this episode, airing on September 24, 2024, at 1 PM EST, we’ll dive into the future of the floral industry with a focus on Koronet’s strategic integration of four leading companies and Koronet eCommerce growth and industry integration for floral wholesalers.

Discover how Koronet is supporting eCommerce, expanding margins, and connecting the supply chain from farms to wholesalers. Whether you're a flower wholesaler or a grower looking to expand your market, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎧Can't watch live? Catch the episodes later on The Bloom Show podcast, available on Buzzsprout and Spotify. Click here: https://thebloomshow.buzzsprout.com/share

😍 Hey, floral fam! We’re thrilled to announce the next episode of The Bloom Show featuring Jelle Posthumus, CEO of United Selections, a global powerhouse in rose breeding. 🌹

🎯 Join us on September 10th at 1 PM for an enlightening discussion as we explore how United Selections has revolutionized rose breeding—from the heart of Kenya to the thriving fields of Colombia and Ecuador.

We’ll dive into key topics like:
🌹The challenges and opportunities of expanding to new regions
🌹How geography impacts rose quality
🌹Meeting the evolving demands of U.S. wholesalers, flower breeders, and professionals
🌹Sustainable practices and future projects

Plus, discover the innovative techniques that have tripled their breeding efficiency, producing top-tier roses that are shaking up the floral industry. Get an exclusive peek at their breathtaking Blossoms Spray Roses, setting new standards for elegance and market appeal.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration you won’t want to miss! 🌟

So, be sure to join us and subscribe to our YouTube Channel through this link:    / @newbloomsolutions 

🎧 Can't watch live? Catch the episodes later on The Bloom Show podcast, available on Buzzsprout and Spotify.
Click here: https://thebloomshow.buzzsprout.com/share

💮 Hello floral community! We’re super excited to announce that you’re going to experience the most majestic time at CalFlowers’ Fun ‘N Sun 2024. 🤩

🌺 Join the special LIVE episode of The Bloom Show, in collaboration with Flowersandcents.com, on September 6, 2024, at 10:30AM – 12:30PM PST | 1:30PM to 3:30 PM EST during the CalFlowers' "Fun 'N Sun The Bloom Show Road Show"!

✨ Hosted by Sahid Nahim of The Bloom Show and William Armellini of Flowersandcents.com, it will feature a plethora of industry insights and exclusive interviews.

While the lineup of guests is still under wraps, rest assured it will be a day filled with collaboration, learning, and lots of fun!

Stay tuned for updates and do subscribe to The Bloom Show on YouTube. Don’t forget to press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.

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See you there!

This event is sponsored by @calflowers_association.

🌼Hey floral professionals, join us for an exciting episode of The Bloom Show live with the That Flower Feeling special panel at CalFlowers’ Fun ‘N Sun 2024 – from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM PST  | 12.15PM to 1.15PM EST
on September 6, 2024!

🌸 The discussion will be moderated by Sahid Nahim of The Bloom Show and President of New Bloom Solutions, along with Vanessa Leite, Engagement & Development Specialist for the TFF Community.

Discover important floral industry highlights and valuable insights shared by our esteemed panelists from the TFF Advisory Board: Chris Drummond, Karen Oie, and Joe Don Zetzsche, in an engaging conversation about the future of That Flower Feeling.

Stay tuned for updates, subscribe to The Bloom Show, and don’t forget to hit the bell icon to stay notified when we go live.

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See you there!

This event is sponsored by @calflowers_association.

🌹 Hello, floral professionals! Get ready for some floral enchantment and join us live at CalFlowers’ Fun ‘N Sun 2024. 🤩

✨ Catch exciting highlights, trends, and floral industry insights with The Bloom Show and Flowersandcents.com as we go LIVE during CalFlowers’ “Mystical Disco in the Garden” Dinner at Fun ‘N Sun on September 4, 2024, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM PST | 10 PM to 11:30 PM EST..

🌺This Bloom Show live will be featuring three special conversations:

1. A discussion focused on wholesalers
2. The ‘Women Presidents’ Chat,’ highlighting women presidents of floral industry associations
3. A conversation with Certified American Grown (CAG) members

Catch this special LIVE episode of The Bloom Show, featuring exclusive interviews and insights from some of the floral industry’s top professionals. The guests are yet to be announced, but you can expect a delightful evening filled with inspiration!

The show will be hosted by Sahid Nahim of The Bloom Show with co-host William Armellini of Flowersandcents.com.

👀 Stay tuned for updates on the lineup of guests and subscribe to The Bloom Show on YouTube. Don’t forget to press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.

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This event is sponsored by @calflowers_association.

Hey Floral Professionals! 🌸 We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming chapter of The Bloom Show: "Unveiling Floral Market Trends" with Thomas Prince of “Prince & Prince” on August 13, 2024, at 1 PM EST.

🪻 We’re beyond excited to welcome back Thomas Prince for the third time for an insightful episode of The Bloom Together Takeover!

Gear up for an interesting and educational episode where Thomas Prince will shed light on consumer purchasing trends for floral products and cover floral market trends on two metrics of self-purchasing from the Prince & Prince Survey.

Get ready to dive into an episode filled with floral industry insights backed by his expertise of over 30 years, conducting more than 80 major market research projects in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Thomas Prince is a Marketing & Economic Consultant conceptualizing and conducting market research on horticultural products and services at the floral distribution channel's production, wholesaling, retailing, and consumer levels. He is the author and co-author of ten scientific/business journal articles and over 50 floral trade reports.

We’re elated to have him take over The Bloom Show for the third time and share his knowledge and understanding of the floral world to help you navigate the industry with gusto. Join us on August 13, 2024, at 1 PM EST and tell your friends in the industry about it too.

Don't forget to click the bell button to get notified of this episode and our future episodes, and subscribe. We truly appreciate your support! 🤩

We'll also be streaming on these platforms:
Instagram:   / newbloomsolutions 
LinkedIn:   / sahidnahim 

🎧 You can also listen to this episode on The Bloom Show podcast. Click here: https://thebloomshow.buzzsprout.com/

After a brief technical hiccup, we had to do a take two—and here it is! The good news is we resolved the issue, so we're all set for the upcoming episodes. Enjoy the show

On this episode we had the privilege of hosting Deborah Zoellick from the International Fresh Produce Association. She shared expert strategies on overcoming financial challenges, floral marketing, optimizing costs, balancing profitability and floral sustainability, and much more.

Deborah also delved into the importance of A.I. in the floral industry, the impact of GSP, and other crucial topics that every supermarket floral buyer, flower grower, and floral distributor needs to know.


The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is a global trade association representing the fresh produce and floral supply chains. It aims to support and advance the interests of companies involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products. The IFPA focuses on providing industry leadership, advocacy, and resources to help members navigate challenges, improve sustainability, and enhance their business operations. The association works to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within the fresh produce and floral industries.

Don't worry if you missed it—you can catch the full episode here: Watch Now. Stay tuned and keep blooming!"