“Blooming Into a New Era!” celebrates 100 years in the floral industry. | Mellano and Company
To mark its 100th year in business, Mellano & Company, a Los Angeles-based floral company, is embarking on a year-long celebration entitled Blooming into a New Era! The celebration will highlight the generations of families and faces who have played an integral role in the company’s success throughout the years while also looking ahead to the next century.
A Century of Cultivating Greatness
Mellano Sr, the smallest child, with Johnny Mellano, his older brother, and their father, Giovanni (Top Left), Corgiat, Mellano, and Hankemier standing under company sign (Right) and property near Knotts (Bottom Left). | Mellano and Company
Since 1925, when Giovanni Mellano began growing and selling flowers, this family-owned business has been dedicated to cultivating beautiful blooms and creating lasting careers. From humble beginnings to a trusted industry brand, it is today that Mellano & Company’s core values of family, hard work, and stewardship of the land have been the guiding thread, evident in every bouquet blossom and bunch grown in the Mellano & Co. fields.
Rich Soil and Vibrant Yields
For a century, Mellano & Company has been growing fresh flowers and foliage, employing green practices that nurture both the soil and the blooms that have become a part of the Southern California landscape. Spanning 375 acres, the farm is renowned for its American-grown flowers and foliage. With a strong commitment to the people, the land, and the environment, Mellano & Company takes a holistic approach to sustainability, extending environmentally sound practices beyond their fields to the farmers they partner with, ensuring a blossoming floral future for generations to come.
According to Misty Wellborn, Vice President of Sales & Distribution of Mellano & Company, “The success of Mellano & Company is rooted in family values and the dedication of our incredible team. From our commitment to sustainability to our commitment to stewarding the land, it’s the people that have always made a difference. As we celebrate over a century of floral excellence, we look forward to continuing to nurture both the land and future generations.”
Looking Ahead: Blooming Into a New Era
As Mellano & Company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025, the company is eager to continue growing, evolving, and innovating as it enters a new chapter. With a century of expertise and a forward-focused mindset, Mellano & Company is dedicated to shaping the future of the floral industry — staying at the forefront of sustainability, technology, and customer service in the years ahead.
