Dümmen Orange has expanded their product portfolio with the calla assortment and breeding pipeline of Bloomz. Both companies signed their joint agreement and integration has started. These calla lilies from New Zealand will enhance the current Dümmen Orange product lines, especially in cut flowers.
Hanh Nguyen (Head of Innovation and Acquisition / General Manager of Dümmen Orange Calla Business) states: “We are excited to add Bloomz’s commercial varieties and pipeline to our calla lily assortment, which will further enhance our offerings in cut flower varieties. This demonstrates our commitment to bringing the best value to our customers worldwide.”
Andy Warren (Managing Director Bloomz New Zealand ltd.) adds: “We are happy to announce the sale of our Bloomz proprietary calla lily varieties and breeding pipeline to Dümmen Orange. We are confident that Dümmen Orange will take the innovative achievements of our programme and continue the quest for best of class for growers worldwide. My personal thanks to breeder Jaap Spaans who was integral to the success of the Bloomz programme. We thank Dümmen Orange for their professional approach and the seamless transition of the acquisition, and wish them well for the future!”
Bloomz will continue their other breeding businesses outside of calla.