These are exciting time with all the change that are happening in the world and in the flowered industry . Growers are constantly adapting and see for way to innovate and sell with these changes . Ecuadorian rose farm Native Blooms is a outstanding example of an modern farm that is increasingly looking for Modern opportunities to reduce waste material , limit overproduction , and optimise their packaging . In this clause , we ’ll talk about more about this farm and how they are dealing with the current challenges .
Elie Milan , Assaad Zard and Sebastian Olmedo at the IFTF 2022 in Vijfhuizen .
25 + years of growing rosesNative flower was founded in 1996 by a passionate , entrepreneurial home with the vision of provide the market with undischarged timber Ecuadorian roses . " Our succeeder is a winning compounding of high - tone products , retentive - term client focus , and excellent service , all while stay environmentally and socially conscious , " explains Camilla Zard , Marketing Manager at the farm .
The farm presently has about 35 ha under greenhouses with over 100 varieties of rosiness in production . The rosebush are exported worldwide . " We send them to all five continents , and we always seek to hit more and more markets . "
How the farm developed over the yearsRosas del Cotopaxi was the first farm to be developed by Native Blooms in 1996 , Ms. Zard explain . " Situated in the Cotopaxi territorial dominion , south of Quito , at an altitude of over 3,000 meters , the orbit is well suited for long - root production and vibrant colors . " After the success encountered with Rosas del Cotopaxi , Native Blooms acquire the Exxide farm in Tabacundo a few year later . " This was actually one of the first rise farm in the country . It is located at a similar altitude ; its mild mood favour the output of reds as well as colour and benefit from the flow of crystalline water from the peak of the Cayambe Volcano . "
What constitute their rose wine so special?According to Ms. Zard , one of Native Blooms ' distinctive lineament is that its two eminent - ALT farms are cuddle in the slopes of the Cotopaxi and Cayambe volcanoes , giving the rose wine the ultimate microclimate in which to maturate . Couple that with the right cultivation techniques and a location at the earth ’s stuffy percentage point to the sun , and you get the best pink wine the world has to offer . " Native Blooms ' rose grow in nigh - perfect condition . Let ’s not blank out that Ecuadorian rose are famous for their full bloom , longer vase aliveness , and tall stem turn . "
Current challengesAs is the case for many farm , let in Native Blooms , their independent challenges are rising yield toll , payload capacity , and currency fluctuations . " To forestall these challenges , we are seek to grow and send our product in the most efficient way . For example , we are trying to optimize our packaging . Our design is to find the most eco - friendly and monetary value - efficient way to embark our roses while maintain their quality and our clients ' needs as our top priority . "
Limit overproductionAnother aim is to limit overproduction . " That includes reviewing the costs of all our inputs and finding Modern path to optimize our men , be it through added education or redesigning our processes . We also attempt to keep close to our " cut - to - order " ism , which stand for anticipating the needs of the grocery store and only producing and shipping products that have the high chance of sales agreement . We are also introduce more product lines . Dyed and touch rose lines , for example , are becoming increasingly popular in the market , and so are garden roses . "
For more informationNative BloomsSalime TorbeyEmail:[email protected]www.nativeblooms.com
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