More Americans enjoying more flowers more often” This catchy phrase sums up the aspirational goal of CalFlowers – a leading American trade association that represents growers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the U.S. From our humble beginnings in 1941, CalFlowers has become a leader in promoting the U.S. floriculture industry. CalFlowers is perhaps best known for our best-in-class shipping programs, which allow members to benefit from incredible discounts with various express shippers. Many new members have been amazed at the savings, and how much the new freight options benefit their businesses through cost controls and growth opportunities. But CalFlowers does so much more!

Our dedicated Board of Directors constantly seeks out opportunities to support industry ventures that increase floral consumption, bring new talent to the industry, and deliver more and more benefits to our members. Examples include our sponsorship of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom television show, the Memorial Day Flower Foundation, AIFD Symposium, and the ever-growing CalFlowers Scholarship Fund through American Floral Endowment. CalFlowers has numerous membership categories to fit every company’s needs. Whether you are a California-based farmer or distributor, a wholesale or retail florist located in the United States, a transport company, or a floral service provider serving the floral industry,

CalFlowers has a range of benefits for you. Our application process is quick and easy, with new members enjoying the many benefits of CalFlowers in a matter of days. Please note, CalFlowers shipping programs primarily service the U.S. domestic market, however, we do have FedEx international Express Air discounts as well. Membership is limited to U.S.-based companies. As our President Frank Biddle says, “We work with a product that has proven to be more essential to the health and welfare of people than was previously recognized by people outside of our industry; something that we can all be proud of and thankful for.