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flag Miami Airport prepares for record Valentine’s flower imports, handling 990 million stems from Colombia and Ecuador.

flag Valentine’s Day flower imports at Miami International Airport are surging, with about 990 million stems expected to be processed before Feb. 14, primarily from Colombia and Ecuador. flag Around 90% of U.S. Valentine’s flowers arrive through Miami, with Avianca Cargo operating 320 full flights—over double the usual volume—to transport roughly 19,000 tons of flowers, mostly red roses. flag Despite higher costs from tariffs and a new Colombian minimum wage, demand remains strong, leading to expected price increases. flag CBP agriculture specialists inspect shipments daily, detecting about 40–50 pests per day, mainly moths, to prevent invasive species. flag The airport’s role as the primary floral gateway underscores its importance in the national supply chain.

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