(8/16/12) -- Last night, the Ecke Ranch announced it has been acquired by the Dutch-based Agribio Group reported Greenhouse Product News and FloraCulture International Thursday.
“I have been looking for the right opportunity to elevate Ecke Ranch to a new level of excellence," Paul Ecke III says. "Our combined companies will enhance the strong brand name, high standards for quality, reliability and excellence in poinsettia as well as geranium breeding. Our customers are changing rapidly. As a primary breeder and supplier our role is ever-expanding. We need a strong partner to support our continuing innovation and provide our customers more options. Agribio Group is the ideal fit to partner with as we look to the future.”
Harry Kloppenburg, CEO of Agribio Group says: “I am thrilled that Agribio Group becomes a top three player in the North American vegetative market. We are so proud to support the Ecke brand name and prominence in the industry. Ecke Ranch, together with Fides Oro, makes the right platform to form a positive and lasting impact on our industry. We very much look forward to the success of our new venture and the solutions it will bring to our customers and market.”
“With the acquisition by Agribio Group, Ecke Ranch is well positioned to address the needs of the supply chain. Our team remains committed to our poinsettia breeding and our customers," says Andy Higgins, president of Ecke Ranch. "Agribio Group will be a catalyst to further our efforts, which will be recognized by our customers through enhanced breeding, innovative supply chain solutions, and more focused retail programs.”
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Encinitas Patch: Dutch-Based Company Purchases Ecke Ranch
