Dummen Orange Uganda

Dümmen Orange Uganda is the local operational arm of the Netherlands-based Dümmen Orange, a global leader in floriculture and plant breeding. it remains one of Uganda's most significant horticultural exporters, specializing in the high-volume propagation of unrooted cuttings. The company utilizes Uganda’s ideal high-altitude climate to supply premium plant material to growers and retailers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

The company offers specialized services within the global floriculture value chain:

• Plant propagation: Focuses on the large-scale production of unrooted cuttings for perennials and bedding plants, with a significant specialty in perennial species.

• Export and logistics management: Coordinates high-speed, temperature-controlled logistics to transport millions of fresh cuttings via Entebbe International Airport to global markets within 48 hours of harvest.

• Phytosanitary and quality control: Implements rigorous international laboratory standards to ensure all plant materials are certified disease-free and meet strict European Union import regulations.

• Research and testing: Serves as a tropical testing ground for new plant varieties to evaluate their resilience, growth patterns, and yield before global commercial release.

• Sustainable employment: Provides jobs to over 1,000 local staff, emphasizing female employment and professional training in modern greenhouse management.

• Social and environmental compliance: Maintains international certifications such as MPS-ABC and Fairtrade, ensuring adherence to strict standards for chemical use, water recycling, and fair labor practices.