Dümmen Orange Plant Scientist Receives 2023 Paul Ecke Jr. Award from San Diego Botanic Garden

September 25, 2023 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange senior plant breeder and manager Dr. Ruth Kobayashi was recently named the 2023 Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence winner by San Diego Botanic Garden. The Encinitas-based nonprofit, which includes a 37-acre garden located near the famed former Paul Ecke Ranch, presented her with this prestigious honor, named after the late legendary San Diego County horticulturist, Paul Ecke Jr. 

Dümmen Orange North America Adds Industry Veteran as Western Region Sales Manager

September 6, 2023 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange North America recently welcomed Chris Freeman to its team as western region sales manager. He is well-known in the flower business through his director and managerial positions with major breeding companies including Ball FloraPlant, Fischer and Syngenta.

Dümmen Orange North America Introduces New Advisory Board

July 13, 2023 Dümmen Orange

In preparation for Cultivate’23, Dümmen Orange North America is honored to announce its new advisory board consisting of LJ Contillo, Yves Cournoyer and Paul Fisher, Ph.D. They are respected industry leaders who represent different aspects of the supply chain in the floricultural industry.

Yellowstone Resiliency Fund Now Open to Provide Immediate Support for Yellowstone National Park

June 22, 2022 Dümmen Orange

The recent destructive floods at Yellowstone National Park have inspired Dümmen Orange to act by opening hearts and wallets to support rebuilding efforts as the venerable recreational area starts to recover. America’s first national park is temporarily closed due to the significant damage incurred over the past few days. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported but this American landmark has still suffered great devastation so extensive park repairs will be necessary to restore Yellowstone to its former glory.  

Dümmen Orange Announces Leadership Changes on North American Marketing Team

March 16, 2022 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange, the world’s largest breeder and propagator of cut flowers, bulbs, tropical plants, pot plants, bedding plants and perennials, has promoted Marta Maria Garcia to become its head of marketing and retail for Dümmen Orange North America. She will oversee both departments effective April 1, 2022.