" Currently need for Ecuadorian roses for this Valentine ’s Day time of year is super high . Many grow farms in the Ecuadorian territory have suffered a delay on production as a solution of bad / cold weather , which has reduced supply substantially . This has been positive for us ; we are practically sold out . " This is explained by Mauricio Ospina , Sales Manager at EQR , an Ecuadorian 100 + ha lift farm that is located in Lasso .
Mauricio Ospina .
As for most of the farms , Valentine ’s Day is one of their most authoritative holidays , followed by Mother ’s Day . " The rationality behind it is that Valentine ’s solar day is very popular and wide celebrated all across the globe . "
exportation marketsSince last Monday , January 18 , they are already ship out their flowers , primarily to the United States , Canada , Russia , Italy , Holland , China . " 75 % of our rosaceous production goes to the US . However , we have been working very hard the last 2 years to catch Modern securities industry with special projects and products calculate to pull customers in Russia , Europe and China . Our independent focus is to forge with wholesalers . We are a farm of over 100 hectare , so we are more than adequate to to supply to that marketplace . "
COVID-19 and unexpected high demandAccording to Ospina , the COVID-19 situation created a ambitious year , but all in all , they are very proud of with the need and the quality of their product . " Despite all the changes that we have made at farm spirit level due to the COVID pandemic ; we have handled to keep the timbre our client are used to throughout the twelvemonth . " And regarding the demand , it is higher than expected . " We honestly were n’t expecting to have such great demand for this holiday . And not only for this holiday but throughout 2020 decent after the COVID outbreak , requirement has been high . It has been really surprising for all of us . "
Valentine ’s Day preparation at the farm author : LinkedIn page EQR )
COVID-19 and changes"This twelvemonth is certainly special as our industry has had pivotal alteration and has accommodate so well to the current pandemic , that has sincerely made us sense like we can achieve anything at this gunpoint . change are always shivery and ambitious , but we have always tried to keep it positive and take all the right metre to safeguard the well - being of our workers which is of outmost importance for EQR . The virus is closer than ever , and we ca n’t let our ward down , so we keep forever reinforcing our safety protocols , and adjust our processes . There are always chance in times of crisis , and that is precisely what has come about for us . "
Next holiday : Women ’s DayThe last shipments for Valentines Day are require to leave the farm on February 6th , 2021 . After that , they will lead off getting quick for Russians Women ’s Day , which is also an crucial vacation for them .
For more selective information : EQRwww.equatoroses.com
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