Western Global Airlines recently launched a new cargo service from Miami to destinations in South America, according to a news release. Western Global will operate four weekly international cargo flights from Miami International Airport to South America using a fleet of MD-11 freighter aircraft.

The Florida Buying Club, International Floral Exchange and F-intelligence were merged and rebranded together as BloomKonnect by a Boston-based private equity firm, according to a news release. Headquartered in Boston, with offices in New Jersey, California, Colombia, India, Hong Kong and London, the company boasts a combined management team with over 300 years of experience in the floral industry.

Nicolaas (Nic) Cathariumus Hofman, age 83, of Crysal International BV, died Dec. 2, according to a news release. A company representative sent the following tribute.

“It is with great sadness that we received the news of the sudden passing of our former owner and director. From 1972 to 2014, Nic was a co-owner and director of Chrysal International BV (formerly Pokon & Crysal BV) remaining active within his role. By his inspiring leadership the company was developed into a highly regarded worldwide operating group within the floriculture industry.

Floral industry veteran Cindy Hanauer will work with the United Fresh Produce Association team as an expert strategist for the association and its new Floral Advisory Board to help develop programs and services for members across the floral supply chain, according to a news release.

Wreaths Across America set the ambitious goal of honoring all 230,000 veterans at Arlington National Cemetery by placing a fresh evergreen remembrance wreath on each headstone, according to a news release. 2014 marked the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, the 23rd year Wreaths Across America has placed wreaths there in December and the first year that every veteran’s grave was honored, as well as thousands more across the country.

Stater Bros. announced in a news release the opening of its first supermarket in Covina, CA. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held Dec. 10 at the new store, which marks the 26th Stater Bros. supermarket location in Los Angeles County, and Stater Bros. Charities donated nearly $10,000 to local organizations at the ceremony.

Jack H. Brown, Stater Bros. chairman and chief executive officer, has always said, “At Stater Bros., we don’t just do business in the community, we are part of the community.”