Ecuadorian Flower Grower Looks to Africa for further expansion to Europe

allafrica.com reported an Ecuadorian investor said he has begun introducing state-of-the-art technology to the Ethiopian floriculture sector which is suitable to the European flower market. Owner and General Manager of the Ecuador-based cut flower group Bellaflor, Mauricio Castillo, said besides its proximity to the European market, the lower transportation cost for flowers has made Ethiopia a preferred market. Castillo said the Bellaflor group, which has gained international recognition, has 32 years experience in producing cut flowers. Read Article