Flowers for Flower Growers

[FFK Alejandro]

VALLEFLOR / PIFO

“For second time, I attend a “Flowers For Flower Growers” presentation and I like very much its innovations: now the class is more dynamic and interactive. It is amazing to see the connection with the audience: the flower growers, and the empathy with them. Nowadays, it is really important to emphasize free trade with the US.”

James Andrade, General Manager, Flower Grower, Valleflor

Flowers For Kids® performed two “Flowers For Flower Growers” presentations in Valleflor on September 24th and October 1st with a total of 200 participants. Arthur Evans, Officer of the Economic Section of the US Embassy in Quito, talked about the importance of the bilateral relations Ecuador – US.

“Now, I am even more convinced about the Flowers For Kids® program. Flowers For Flower Growers is the best way of keeping people highly motivated, involved and proud of being part of the beautiful world of flowers. Thanks!”

Gabriela Bermúdez, Sales Manager, Flower Grower, Valleflor

Valleflor produces summer flowers since 1997. It is part of FlorEcuador and has BASC, Veriflora and Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits certifications. Besides, Valleflor is a Flowers For Kids® founding sponsor. For further information contact Gabriela Bermudez at gaby@valleflor.com.ec

[FFK Alejandro]

HACIENDA SANTA FE  - FLOWERLAND FARMS / PIFO

“This is the second time we have the Flowers for Flower Growers presentation and we see Flowers For Kids® as an excellent tool not only for publicizing our products at all levels, but also as a marketing tool that will help farms in Ecuador. Congratulations Flowers For Kids® for this big effort! Hacienda Santa Fe will continue supporting your ideas".

Gustavo Alzate, General Manager, Flower Grower, Hacienda Santa Fe

40 flower growers from Hacienda Santa Fe attended the second part of “Flowers for Flower Growers” on September 30th.

Hacienda Santa Fe, with its commercial brand FlowerLand Farms, produces flowers since 1993. It has certifications such as FlorEcuador and BASC, which guarantee its concern for its workers and environment. If you need further information, contact Flavio Carreño at flavioc@hstafe.com.ec

[FFK Alejandro]

FLORELOY / CAYAMBE

“Congratulations Flowers For Kids® for the presentation. This was a full of enthusiasm training. It let us know how to take care of flowers and also let us think about the daily work in a flower farm and its real meaning. This contribution is valuable for the workers and very productive for the company. Thanks for being here!"

Mónica Redín, Manager Assistant, Flower Grower, Floreloy

On October 14th, 170 Floreloy flower growers attended the second part of “Flowers for Flower Growers”.

Floreloy was established in 1997. It has an outstanding infrastructure and has motivated workeres with a common goal: grow quality roses and fulfill in an excellent and quick way their customer needs.

In November 2008, Great Places to Work® Institute set Floreloy in the 18th place of the best places to work in Ecuador. http://www.greatplacetowork.com.ec/best/list-ec.htm

If you need further information about Floreloy, contact Carlos Martínez at carlos@floreloy.com

In the pictures: Flower Growers from Floreloy receiving their diplomas from Pablo Monard / General Manager

[FFK Alejandro]

INROSES / COTACACHI

Flowers For Flower Growers was an excellent tool to raise our workers consciousness. Thanks Flowers For Kids® for what you are doing!

Diego Solano, Human Resources Manager – Cotacachi, Flower Grower, Inroses

On October 28th, Flowers For Kids® visited the Inroses Farm in Cotacachi and performed the “Flowers For Flower Growers” Second part presentation for its 84 flower growers.

Arthur Evans, Officer of the US Embassy in Quito accompanies Flowers For Kids® to its visits and presentations in the sponsor farms. Some of his comments about the flower industry in Ecuador:

Ecuador’s flower industry remains one of the key industries in Ecuador benefiting from the U.S. Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA). In 2008, cut flowers were the second largest Ecuadorian export to the United States under ATPDEA and were valued at $133 million.  The tens of thousands of jobs supported in both Ecuador and the United States by Ecuador’s ATPDEA flower exports -- in cultivation, transportation, marketing and retail -- are a testament to the mutually beneficial result that is possible in the U.S.- Ecuador bilateral commercial relationship.  

The U.S. Embassy’s Economic Section contributes to Flowers for Kids classes because they emphasize the important role flower workers play in this relationship.  This is especially important in Ecuador, where many workers have realized a higher standard of living due to the ATPDEA-led growth of flower exports.

[FFK Alejandro]

BUSINESS ROSES / TABACUNDO

"Thanks for making me love the flower industry more than I used to. To see all the 'flower growers' and understand its importance was simply the best.”

María Sol Maldonado, General Manager, Flower Grower, Business Roses

 
On February 23th, 70 flower growers from Business Roses interacted in the “Flowers For Flower Growers” presentation.
 
“Just the best way to promote flower consumption and create love for the job in everyone who works in the flower industry. Congratulations!"

Sebastián León, Sales Manager, Flower Grower, Business Roses

Business Roses is High End Ecuadorian rose farm with more than ten years of experience on the industry. They grow, process and sell a top quality product, able to fulfill the needs of the most demanding markets.
 
At the moment, they have 8 hectares of OPEN production (around 16000, stems/day), this allow them the possibility to guarantee consistency in quality and quantities year round. For further information about Business Roses, contact Sebastian Leon at sebastianleon@businessroses.com

[FFK Alejandro]

JARDINES DE CAYAMBE / CAYAMBE

“It was a pleasure having Flowers For Kids® in our farm, we have learned a lot. Congratulations for your spectacular work.”

Hector Cueva Jacome, President, Flower Grower, Jardines de Cayambe

140 flower growers from Jardines de Cayambe interacted in the presentation “Flowers For Flower Growers” last March 31st.

 “The class left us a powerful message. Flowers For Kids® sent it to all our flower growers. The best for Flowers For Kids® !”

Fawad Siddiqui, Sales Manager, Flower Grower, Jardines de Cayambe

“Our outstanding flower quality allow us to launch our exclusive brand: Cayambe Premium Roses”. For further information, contact  fawad.siddiqui@cayambepremium.com

Flowers For Kids® thanks Jardines de Cayambe staff for their warm welcome and specially Hector Cueva Jiménez and Fawad Siddiqui.

[FFK Alejandro]

FLORES DE NAPOLES - FRESH CUT ROSES / CAYAMBE

On May 5th, “Floricultores” Bonifacio Quilo, Antonio Guatemal and Angel Cuastuza received Flores de Napoles / Flowers For Kids®: “Flower Grower Engineers” for their work at the farm for more than ten years.

“Than you Flowers For Kids® for making our people feel important and making them feel flowers as a part of the families we reach.”

Consuelo Fierro, Sales Manager, Flower Grower, Flores de Napoles

Flores de Napoles practices 100% environmental friendly policies, using natural garlic and pepper recipes as pesticides. To support biodiversity, they intermingle herb and vegetable with the rose plants. For further information about this and some other environmental practices, contact Fausto Falconi ffalconi@freshcut.ec or Consuelo Fierro cfierro@freshcut.ec

Arthur Evans, US Embassy Officer went with Flowers For Kids® to its presentation to Flores de Napoles and talked about some of the US programs in Ecuador.

A group of Case Western University MBA students visited Flower Village, Flowers For Kids® founding sponsor,on May 21st. The visit was guided by Ricardo Delgado, farm manager.

After that, they enjoyed a joint Flowers For Kids® / Flower Village presentation.

[Williee Harley Armellini]

They enjoyed a joint together!!  . Well that is a new part of the program.

Good Job F4K