Kroger: Journey of the Roses

843 views · Published 4 May 2017 · 3:13 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: Rainforest Alliance · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This is the story of the Garland of Roses awarded to the winner of the famed Kentucky Derby horse race. Each year, the Garland is made by Kroger with Rainforest Alliance Certified blooms. See how these roses make it from Colombia to Churchill Downs.

To learn more about Kroger and its sustainability efforts, visit http://sustainability.kroger.com/

For more on Rainforest Alliance flower certification, check out http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/articles/rainforest-alliance-certified-ferns-flowers

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