Dümmen Orange: Management Buyout of Global Orchids Business

May 16, 2024 Dümmen Orange

Sogo is poised to continue its legacy of excellence in orchid breeding and propagation, and remains dedicated to serving growers, wholesalers, and retailers around the world with premium-quality orchids. Dennis Hsiao, CEO of Sogo: “The transition to independent operation marks an exciting new chapter for Sogo, as we strive to innovate and deliver exceptional products and services to our valued customers and partners.”

Westerlay Orchids New Offerings to Debut at The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show

October 10, 2023 Westerlay Orchids

Westerlay Orchids grows 4 million orchids from ‘flask to finish’ in Carpinteria, California. They select the best varieties from breeders worldwide, utilize greenhouse technology, then package with care and provide after-purchase guidance to support new consumers. These three new products will be featured at the IFPA Show.

National Garden Bureau Rolls Out Six Plant Classes for the 2023 “Year of the” Program

July 25, 2022 National Garden Bureau

National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization promoting gardening in North America on behalf of the horticulture industry and its members, just rolled out all six of the 2023 “Year of the” plant classes last week at Cultivate’22.

Westerlay Orchids Ups its Green-Growing Flower Power

Carpinteria’s Westerlay Orchids has recently made significant changes to its operations and facilities to increase its eco-friendly flower-growing potential and decrease its impact on the environment, the business announced. 

US Orchid Imports Have Surged To An All-Time High

February 21, 2022 Amanda Shendruk, Quartz

Orchids were once only known as the highlight of posh plant shows and grand hotel lobbies. Increasingly, however, the stereotypically finicky, humidity-loving flowers have become an affordable grocery-store commodity and a staple of middle-class households in the US.