MIAMI, Florida — Costa Farms is expanding its customer reach and opening new markets for their interior foliage business with the acquisition of Bernecker’s Nursery, a leading interior tropical plant grower in Homestead, Florida.
Costa Farms obtained rights to the Bernacker’s name and certain business assets and will continue to service its existing customer base of independent garden centers and interiorscapers who cater to “green” buildings, offices and businesses.
Additionally, Costa Farms will maintain production at Bernecker’s locations in throughout south Florida of interior tropical plants.
“For more than 40 years the name Bernecker's has been synonymous with superior quality interior tropical plants,” says Jose Smith, president and chief executive officer of Costa Farms. “We now can offer our current and new customers expanded interior tropical plant solutions.”
“Bernecker’s exceptional reputation with top IGCs and interiorscapers is a natural fit for us,” says Smith. “We’re excited to reach out to these new customers and guarantee to and are committed to Costa Farms’ business philosophy to be a dynamic and trusted solution provider.”
Smith ensured a seamless transition for all Bernecker’s customers and a smooth changeover for its employees.
Learn more about Costa Farms online at www.costafarms.com.
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About Costa Farms: Costa Farms is the largest producer of indoor houseplants in the world. Founded in 1961 by Jose Costa, Costa Farms is a third generation, family owned business that globally stretches over 3,800 acres and employs 2,800 people. Along with thriving indoor and bedding plant divisions, Costa Farms operations are located in Florida and North Carolina, and abroad in the Dominican Republic, and Far East.
Source: Costa Farms