Flower sales slow in Puerto Rico as Valentine’s Day approaches
February 12, 2025
Economic uncertainty and rising rose prices challenge local florists, though some report steady sales. #NewsismyBusiness
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CBP inspects millions of cut flowers for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2017
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is “diligently” inspecting shipments of imported cut flowers to prevent the spread of insects or pests that may damage national and local agriculture, the agency said Tuesday.
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Flower sales drop, but still in demand for Valentine’s
February 13, 2015
With Valentine’s Day less than 24 hours away, millions of people will say, “I love you” with flowers. Last year, Puerto Ricans spent about $6 million on blooms from Colombia, one of the world’s largest flower exporters, a government spokesman for that country said Thursday.
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