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THE BIRTH OF A RIO ROSE

RIO FARMS

  • FLOWER GROWERS

    Our farms are situated in the finest sub-tropical growing regions of Ecuador and Colombia.
    The Andean mountain range has premium climatic conditions, rich volcanic soil, and
    optimum light intensity, allowing our flower production to operate year-round.

  • DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION

    We focus on the most popular and in demand varieties and color assortments each year
    by conducting our own internal and external research.This provides us with future fore-
    casted trends and up-to-date information to provide you with the most optimum new
    products and varieties available.

  • BREEDERS CUT

    Rio Roses utilizes a “Breeders Cut” on all roses to encourage a more open and full bloom,
    more vibrant color, and to enhance the overall performance.

CHECK OUT OUR FARMS – Suesca, Colombia

We are very proud of our people and farms.

CONSISTENCY

Consistent Premium Product year-round

QUALITY CONTROL

Each flower we cut must meet exact grading standards.

RESPONSIBLE FARMING

We promote a healthy, equitable workplace that supports farmers, workers, their families, and the community.

CUSTOMERS

At Rio, you are not just a customer, you’re family.

CHECK OUT OUR FARMS – Cajica, Colombia

We are very proud of our people and farms.

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

WE STRONGLY BELIEVE IN FOLLOWING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR OUR FARMS IN COLOMBIA AND ECUADOR.

  • Our practices actively protect our worker’s health and minimize agrochemical use, to keep soil and waterways clean.
  • Our greenhouse design enables to harvest and utilize rainwater to irrigate our plants and treat our flowers.
  • Our drip irrigation systems have many benefits, such as being ecologically sound, promote a healthier flower and reduce pests, weeds and harmful fungal growth.
  • It is estimated that 80% of the water we use for our flowers comes from rainwater reservoirs, minimizing the need to use water from rivers or wells.

TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

WE VIEW OUR EMPLOYEES AS OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET.

  • Rio employs over a thousand people on its farms.
  • Nurseries are provided to support our employees who are single mothers, accounting for 80% of our total workforce.
  • We provide special programs such as family planning, educational programs, drug abuse prevention, and chemical management.

“WE PROMOTE A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE WORKPLACE THAT SUPPORTS FARMERS, WORKERS, AND THE COMMUNITY.”