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US: Around 940 million flowers enter country via Miami ahead of Valentine's day

Around 90 per cent of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the US come through Miami, while the other 10 per cent pass through Los Angeles. 

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A US customs officer checks for harmful pests in flowers. Pic/AP

A US customs officer checks for harmful pests in flowers. Pic/AP

In the run up to February 14, agricultural specialists at Miami International Airport have processed about 940 million stems of cut flowers, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

Around 90 per cent of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the US come through Miami, while the other 10 per cent pass through Los Angeles. 

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