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What Happens in Miami

What Happens in Miami: How Farm-Fresh Flowers Make Their Way to Your Local Kennicott

Every day, vibrant blooms from all corners of the globe embark on a journey to your local Kennicott. It all starts in Miami, a key hub for the floral industry, where Kennicott’s global partners send their farm-fresh flowers. The process of how these beautiful flowers travel from the farm to you is as intricate as the petals themselves.

Arrival in Miami

Miami is more than just a sunny vacation spot; it's the largest port of entry for South and Central American grown flowers. At this facility, Queen’s, Rosaprima, Sunrite, Equiflor, and Kennicott central flowers are all carefully unloaded directly into a state-of-the-art cooler facility. This step is crucial to maintaining the freshness and vibrancy of the flowers. The pallets are carefully lowered and adjusted to ensure easy handling and to prevent any damage.

Strict Inspections

Once the flowers are in the cooler, they undergo an intensive inspection protocol. This is where the flowers are carefully checked to prevent the smuggling of illegal substances. They are also examined for blight and pests, ensuring that only the healthiest blooms make their way to your local Kennciott.

Sorting and Shipping

After passing inspection, the flowers are sorted by their final destination. Throughout this process, the flowers remain in the cold chain, a series of refrigerated environments that keep them fresh. Once sorted, the orders are loaded onto refrigerated trucks, managed by our trusted logistics partner, Armellini. At this point, all boxes from various shippers are consolidated and organized, ensuring that each batch of flowers is on the right truck for its journey north.

Arriving at Kennicott

Thanks to this meticulous process, the flowers arrive at your local Kennicott in perfect condition. Whether you're creating a bouquet, designing an event, or simply stocking your shop, you can trust that these farm-fresh flowers are ready to impress. From the fields of global farms to the cooler in Miami, and finally to your hands, each bloom is handled timely with care to ensure its beauty lasts. This journey, while complex, is a testament to Kennicott's commitment to delivering the freshest, most beautiful flowers to you, no matter where they’re from.