A NPR’s piece about the “The Truth Behind Your Valentine’s Day Flowers” in Columbia at one of the major players in the cut flower industry and the environmental disadvantages at such a large scale. The global flower supply chain can carry a steep footprint with production practices and export logistics to the United States.

Fresh roses may have as little as 48 hours to be cut in Colombia, flown to Miami, and cleared through customs inspections for harmful pests

Watch this in-depth look into the global cut flower industry to learn where our cut flowers come from each day.