The market for clove pink raise during the pandemic , and it is still give-up the ghost strong , says Andres Toro of Colibri Flowers . This Colombian farm originate carnation and spray carnations since 1987 and is expanding year after year . They presently have 6 farm with 1,350 actor and are not only expanding one of their farms but their whole operation . April is their most important month of the year , and despite the challenges , they are pleased with the class so far .
' Carnation specialists’Growing carnations and spray carnations for more than 36 years , they consider themselves ' carnation specialists . ' " We are the large exporter of flowers to Japan from Colombia , but we also put up flowers to Holland , Poland , UK , Korea , Taiwan , Austria , Germany , Canada , Spain , and other countries . We work very close with the best breeders , testing new variety all the time . Right now , we maturate over 70 dissimilar variety in our computer programme , but every yr we test many more to see if they are worth introducing them . " Today they have 6 farms this year , they are expanding ; 7 extra new hectares of carnations and spray carnations in their newest farm called " El Porvenir . " But they are investing in expanding their whole operation . " In addition to the 7 new hectares for this year , we also have to increase our logistics , post - harvesting , and sales capacity . "
Trendy againHow did the market for carnations develop over the last years ? Toro : " The market grew during the Covid-19 pandemic , and it is still sound firm for carnations . In recent yr , clove pink have made a return , being seen as voguish again ! Many designers are using them for bouquets and wedding arrangement , in addition to the traditional everyday use . "
For Colibri Flowers , Valentine ’s was as expect . It is not our bad holiday . On the other hand , Mother ’s Day is bigger for them , and it has been going very well . " For us , the month of April ( pre – Mother ’s Day ) is our grown holiday in the class . "
ChallengesThe challenge they are face are hiring , training , and retain extremely motivated people , he excuse . " This is a people patronage , and we are as good as our squad is . Since we are expand , we want to extend bringing in unspoilt and glad worker into our organization . "
Sustainability goalsAt Colibri Flowers , they are also working hard to reduce their encroachment on the surround . " Over time , we have implemented the manipulation of biologic fungi in our product appendage . These biocontrol fungi allow for responsible pest management and allow us to cut the using up of agrochemicals . A beginning of superbia is the expansion of our production plant , which will add all our current and future crops . "
They are also licence in ISO 14001 . " We were the first and only flower company in Colombia to receive this certification . We are gallant to have the benefit of solar energy in two of our farms , with architectural plan on expanding our capacity before long . witting of pee as a precious resource , we channel rain into reservoir on our dissimilar farm , which admit us to repress our use of local water sources by almost 50 % . " On top of that , they are also certify by Ethical Trading Initiative ( ETI ) and BASC ( Business Alliance for Secure Commerce ) . " And this yr , they are also plan on being certified in Global Gap . "
For more information : Colibri Flowerswww.colibriflowers.com
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