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Moments During De Ruiter's Successful Open Days in Naivasha

Most players in the Kenyan floriculture industry have had good stories to share regarding this year's valentine's day sales. A good number of them had a chance to compare notes on this and more at the De Ruiter East Africa facility located in Naivasha Kesho where the breeder hosted rose growers and other floriculture stakeholders for open days on 27th and 28th February. 

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DREA's Commercial Manager, Guy Keeble (second right) with representatives from Morgan Cargo

This was the first 'open days' for De Ruiter East Africa this year; which is strategic for the breeder since it enables them to focus on potential sales for the rest of the year after the valentine's period. Those in attendance had a chance to sample new introductions and codes, as well as commercially proven De Ruiter rose varieties. 

VIDEO: De Ruiter East Africa Open Day Feb 27 - 28 Naivasha

Below is a photo report showing guest interactions during the 2-day event.

CLICK HERE to read about and sample some of the new and established rose varieties we found to be most promising and fascinating during our coverage of the open days.  

PHOTO REPORT - Open Days at De Ruiter East Africa

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L-R Rohit Patil (Sales Manager DREA) with KT Jagtap (Bigot), Shivaji Wagh (Buds & Blooms), Nirzar (Black Petals), and Kaglag (Hanna Roses)
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Henk de Groot (CEO Owner De Ruiter BV) shares a hearty moment with a breeder from Nature’s Venture.
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Guy Keeble with Carla of NINI & Lamorna
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DREA GM Rob Letcher (2L) and Guy Keeble with the team from Tambuzi Flowers which included the farm's Owner Tim Hobbs (2R).
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Fred Okinda (DREA Farm Manager) with one of the visiting growers who showed keen interest in the rose Flanna®.
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Rohit Patil with Rosaline of Bilashaka Flowers
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Rohit Patil with a tema from Veg Pro and Nature's Venture.
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Rob Letcher with the team from Enkasiti discussing the rose Wannahave®
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Guy Keeble with the team from Flamingo
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Eliud of Credible Blooms with Rob Letcher
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Growers from various farms sharing a moment at the showhouse
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Guy Keeble with the team from Aquila
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L-R: Rob Letcher, Oscar Peters (Owner De Ruiter), Amhed, and Jelle
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Sachin of Bliss Flora with Rob Letcher
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Rohit Patil with the team from Mzurrie Flowers
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Simon from Baraka Roses with Rob Letcher

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