Contact: Chris Johnson
CalFlowers, Director of Transportation
Phone: (760) 533-5580
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cafgs.org 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fallbrook, CA - CalFlowers proudly announces major improvements to an existing partnership with FedEx that provides exclusive discounts and benefits tailored to the floral industry. This partnership marks a new phase of exceptional value and cost savings, available immediately to all CalFlowers’ members.

In conjunction with this partnership, CalFlowers has launched an exclusive membership drive, inviting floral businesses to join and access the updated shipping program, networking opportunities, and additional professional benefits.

Key Highlights of the Enhanced FedEx Shipping Program:

• FedEx Priority Overnight® and FedEx Standard Overnight® discounts surge from 73% to 78%, guaranteeing significant savings.
• Increased FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® discounts for cost-effective shipping solutions and savings on residential deliveries.
• Introduction of FedEx One Rate®.
• Capped annual rate increases to help ensure cost stability for members.
• New value-packed surcharge discounts including fuel, residential, delivery area, declared value, third-party billing, and Saturday delivery.

CalFlowers remains committed to members by retaining the Money Back Guarantee, Flat Rate Pricing structure, no minimums, and unchanged international rates. Through the updated contract, FedEx significantly amplifies its rebate to CalFlowers, reinforcing support for members and the entire floral industry.

"We're incredibly excited about this historic floral shipping contract between CalFlowers and FedEx, offering unmatched benefits and savings to our members," said Steve Dionne, Executive Director of CalFlowers. “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing meaningful advantages to the floral industry now and in the years ahead. In fact, the massive savings from this agreement will result in a 26% overall spending reduction of Fedex charges by CalFlowers members, for a combined savings over $7.2 million in 2024 alone.”

CalFlowers invites flower growers, retailers, wholesalers, and other floral businesses to join their membership base. Granting access not only to shipping and professional benefits and discounts, but also networking opportunities within the floral community. New members who join CalFlowers between January 1 to March 31, 2024, will save $50 on their application fee. Complete membership details are available on CalFlowers’ website [www.cafgs.org]. For membership inquiries, contact Member Relations & Services Coordinator, Jordan Richardson at (831) 217-3423 or [email protected].

These updated initiatives signify a new era of opportunities and savings for CalFlowers’ members, reinforcing the Association's dedication to supporting the floral industry.

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About CalFlowers -- The California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers (CalFlowers) is a voluntary California-based trade association comprised of 865 members across the United States. CalFlowers collaborates with other floral industry associations to promote the floral industry in the U.S., striving to have more Americans enjoy more flowers more often, and providing access to discounted shipping programs for floral products.