Eco-Roses from a person who matters

At Nevado Roses in Ecuador, employees put their personal stamp on each bouquet—grown with care and respect for workers and the earth

South of Quito, near the equator at an elevation of more than 9,000 feet in the Andes, Nevado Ecuador sends some 40 varieties of fresh cut roses to discriminating buyers in two dozen countries around the world. Roberto Nevado, age 69, the company founder, has spent more than 40 years in the rose business. Originally from Spain, he began his career as a rose broker in Stockholm. He started the Ecuador farm 10 years ago, catering to buyers who seek new rose varieties with large heads, high petal counts, long stems, and long vase life. Roberto’s son John is company president and a member of the prestigious Young Global

Leaders, part of the World Economic Forum in Davos. He sought to make Nevado Ecuador a model of sustainability. After four years of research, preparation, and investment, the Nevados have fully transitioned one section of their farm to organic production systems in partnership with

Organic Bouquet. Those organic flowers have gained Organic Style widespread renown through its flagship brand Organic Bouquet.

Nevado is justifiably proud of how its “roses with a conscience” are grown. All the flowers have been independently certified as highly as possible—including veriFlora^® certification. Nevado Ecuador is also proud of how it treats employees, offering medical coverage, a free dental clinic, childcare, healthy meals, three weeks vacation, and sponsorship of a local internet café. For an on-site look at Nevado Ecuador, see