Ten Ecuadorian rose farms with facts you can check on their own websites. Listed alphabetically — this is not a ranking.
Criteria
We picked from the rose farms listed on EcuaFarmEx those whose own website states at least one of: years in operation, hectares in production, certifications (Flor Ecuador, Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, BASC) or export markets. We only repeat what each farm says, with a link to the source. No farm paid to be included. Always confirm current certifications with the farm before buying.
1Agrinag
Family rose farm on the slopes of Cotopaxi. Its site says it became FlorEcuador and Rainforest Alliance certified in 2017. Colored and tinted roses.
Source: agrinag.com2BellaRosa
Started in 1996 with 5 hectares and obtained BASC certification the same year. Says it now processes 60 hectares of product in a single post-harvest.
Source: bellarosa.com3Falcon Farms
Grower since 1987 with farms in Ecuador and Colombia. Lists Rainforest Alliance, BASC and C-TPAT certifications.
Source: falconfarms.com4Garda Export
Founded in 2000 as a grower-exporter. More than 40 hectares in production at 2,800 m; Flor Ecuador and BASC certified. Roses and alstroemeria.
Source: gardaexport.com5Josar Flor
Growing roses since 2003 on 44 hectares of greenhouses. Flor Ecuador, BASC and carbon-neutral certifications, per its site.
Source: josarflor.com6La Rosaleda
Family company founded in 1995; member of BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce).
Source: larosaleda.com7Naranjo Roses
States 50 hectares, 3 production centers, more than 560 families and shipments to 61 countries.
Source: naranjoroses.com8Neofarms (formerly Nevado Roses)
Founded in 1997; 49 productive hectares. Fair Trade Max Havelaar, Fair Trade USA, Flor Ecuador, Rainforest and BASC certifications. Premium, spray and garden roses.
Source: nevadoroses.com9Royal Flowers
Founded in 1991, with offices in Quito and Miami. Its site says it exports to more than 80 countries.
Source: royalflowersgroup.com