Ecke Ranch expands production in Guatemala

Ecke Ranch initiated a major expansion to its farms in Guatemala. To expand production the company will add offshore capacity building a new farm to support increased demand.
The initial greenhouse expansion phase at new Farm 3 will cover approximately 250,000 square feet. The new farm is adjacent to Farm 1, which allows for efficiencies of scale and management functions. The new space will be used during the summer 2011 shipping season.
The new greenhouses will be an all-metal design from Crider Americas. Also, half of Ecke’s poinsettia ranges in Guatemala will be recovered with new plastic to raise light levels.
Ecke Guatemala is in its 14th year of operation. Ecke Ranch has over 5.4 million square feet of company owned and contracted greenhouse space offshore.

Pictured: In December Ecke Ranch broke ground on a new farm in Guatemala. The new operation, which is next to another one of the company's farms, will start with greenhouse construction covering about 250,000 square feet.
Photo courtesy of Paul Ecke Ranch