Horticulture trade

Packaging and RTI prices and types

Do you know what kind of RTI's are circulating in the flower-world and, more importantly, what the costs are? Read our blog to find out. 

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Naivasha Horticultural Fair 2017

The 15th edition of Naivasha Horticultural Fair held on 15th - 16th September culminated on a high note with a slight improvement in attendance.

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IPM ESSEN 2018: 36TH WORLD'S LEADING FAIR FOR HORTICULTURE WITH NEW SITE SITUATION

All the signs are showing green: From January 23 to 26, 2018, Messe Essen will become a top-class meeting place for international horticulture. 

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Gearing up for Naivasha Horticultural Expo 2017

This year's edition of Naivasha Horticultural Fair will be held on 15 - 16th September at the Naivasha Sports Club. 

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Prices of cut flowers under pressure

Period 6 (from May 22 to June 18) closed with a drop in turnover of 6%. The turnover was thus €20 million less than last year. 

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IRAN GREEN TRADE FAIR 2017 ENDS IN PROMISING BUSINESS RESULTS ON THE SHORT RUN!

IGTF, the name of the last year launched Iran Green Trade Fair & especially designed for a quick and strong development of the Iran Horticulture Industry

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Product photos at clock 100%, achieved earlier than expected!

All growers are now sending a product photo along with their Electronic Delivery Form (EDF). We achieved this success in a joint effort.

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French and British florists mainly sell Dutch flowers

Florists still buy a lot of flowers and plants from Holland. That goes especially for France and the UK. 

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IPM ESSEN 2017 WITH COMPREHENSIVE RANGE ON OFFER FOR HORTICULTURALISTS AND LANDSCAPERS

Unique Range of Nursery Goods and Plants As the world's leading fair for horticulture, IPM ESSEN will be a fixed date for horticulturalists and lands...

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Joint Event of IPM ESSEN, BdB and THE GREEN CITY Foundation

Under the title of "New Diseases and Pests: Consequences for the Green Sector", IPM ESSEN 2017 will, in cooperation with the Federation of German Nurser...

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National Participation Booths from All Over the World Jointly Present Their Products at IPM ESSEN 2017

Trade Visitors Gain a Compact Overview of Goods Typical of the Countries

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IPM ESSEN 2017 IS AN OBLIGATORY DATE FOR INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURE

From January 24 to 27, 2017, the international green sector will be guests at Messe Essen. At IPM ESSEN, horticulture will find not only innovative tech...

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IPM FAIR CUP 2017 BEARS THE MOTTO OF "UPCYCLING"

(BVE / FDF NRW) Turn old into new – Under the motto of "upcycling" the North Rhine-Westphalia State Trade Association of German Florists (FDF NRW) and...

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TEACHING SHOW AT IPM ESSEN 2017: "LEDS, IODINE, PLASMA … - CULTIVATION CONTROL TODAY"

The Teaching Show which the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) will stage in Hall 1A at IPM ESSEN will be characterised by "Cultivation Control in ...

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Horticultural Associations Present Their Extensive Spectrum of Services

At IPM ESSEN 2017, the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) (www.g-net.de), ideal sponsor of IPM ESSEN, as well as the co-organiser, the North RhineW...

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THE FUTURE CONGRESS FOR HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING

The digital transformation can be noticed ever more strongly in the world of work. That relates to the production processes as well as to the communicat...

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I LOVE GREEN - TRAINING DAY AT IPM ESSEN 2017: PRACTICE INSTEAD OF DRY THEORY

In 2017, too, the "green associations" will, with Messe Essen, implement their activities in the canvassing of the up-and-coming generation at the Inter...

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IPM ESSEN 2017 OFFERS PURCHASERS ENTIRE GREEN RANGE AND PRODUCTS FOR SHOP FITTING

POS Presentations Provide Trendy Inspirations for Raising Turnover From January 24 to 27, 2017, the international green sector will be guests at Mess...

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IPM ESSEN 2017 IS A CREATIVE SOURCE OF STIMULI FOR FLORISTS AND THE FLORAL RETAIL TRADE

Live Shows and POS Presentation Give Tips for Raising Turnover From January 24 to 27, 2017, the international green sector will be guests at Messe Es...

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Record Growth Once More: IPM DUBAI and WOP DUBAI Convince Exhibitors and Visitors

The most important trade fairs for the green sector and fresh goods in the Middle East were once more able to achieve substantial growth.

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“BREXIT will affect Kenya’s flower export trade” KFC

CEO of Kenya Flower Council (KFC), Ms Jane Ngige says Kenya's floriculture industry is bound to face harsher times after UK's exit from the EU

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Antalya, Turkey to host 68th AIPH Annual Congress

AIPH is preparing for its 68th Annual Congress to take place in Antalya, Turkey on Monday Sep – 1 Oct 2016. 

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Kenya will lose 3.8 Million Euros per month if EPA deal is not signed

Kenyan Floriculture & Horticulture sector will face a huge blow if the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and the EAC is not signed in time

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European Commission wants to limit patentability plants

The European Commission has committed itself to solve the problems of the patent and plant variety

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Ethiopia Global GAP certification to ensure international market access

This was the first GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop ever in Ethiopia, and the message was clear: GLOBALG.A.P. Certification facilitates international market access.

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Naivasha based flower growers sign cess agreement with County Government

After a two year wait, Nakuru County government in Kenya has finally entered a cess paying agreement with flower farmers based within the county 

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New website Fresco Flowers

The future of the cutflower industry is promising but will change significantly thanks to the emergence of technological developments. ICT will becom...

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Personal gifts for Mother's Day

Nowadays almost every branch has a product for Mother’s Day in the assortment. Many of them are standardized and are not very original and as a fl

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IPM ESSEN 2015: Strong Interest From Official and International Sides

High-ranking politicians and numerous major international purchasers have already promised to take part in the world's premier horticultural fair.

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INTERNATIONAL PLANT FAIR ESSEN (IPM ESSEN 2015) AT A GLANCE

IPM ESSEN is one of the world's biggest horticultural fairs. The 33rd edition of the event will take place at Messe Essen January 27th - 30th 2015

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Messe Essen and ZVG Enter into a Strategic Partnership

Messe Essen is supporting a comprehensive market study conducted by Zentralverband Gartenbau e.V. (ZVG-"Central Horticultural Association").

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IPM ESSEN at Messe Essen, Jan 27-30, 2015, World's Premier Horticultural Fair

International, topical and market-encompassing - IPM ESSEN is the only fair anywhere in the world to present the entire diversity of plants.

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HOLLAND’S INTERNATIONAL FLORICULTURE TRADE FAIR IFTF GEARING UP FOR ITS FIRST LUSTRUM!

Holland is getting ready for the 5th edition of IFTF, the International Floriculture Trade Fair IFTF and Flora Holland's Trade Fair

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New Calandiva site goes live!

Visit www.calandiva.com and check out all the new features, information and the clear overview of Fides' Calandiva and Grandiva assortment. Also have a ...

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Start Peak period 2014

Each year FloraHolland defines a peak period around the busiest supply period of the year. This year that period starts in the night of March 16 to 17

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New growers' fees, how do we deal with them?

New growers' fees, how do we deal with them? An article from FloraHolland Magazine. Four growers share their opinion on how they deal with it.

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“Act fast or lose EU market share”… Kenya’s flower industry urges its government

The country's flower industry urges government to conclude the negotiations with EU so that flower trade is not disrupted

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IPM ESSEN 2014: Figures in Detail

1,554 (in 2013: 1,537) exhibitors from 45 (46) nations, including 62 (61) percent from abroad.

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Top-Quality Floristry in the FDF Event Centre - IPM ESSEN 2014

For the first time, the German master florists Jürgen Herold, Thomas Gröhbühl and Stefan Göttle presented trendy spring floristry

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32nd Edition of the World's Premier Horticultural Fair

1,554 exhibitors from 45 countries presented to around 57,000 trade visitors from over 100 nations

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German Federal Agriculture Minister Friedrich to officially open the IPM ESSEN

Hans Peter Friedrich (Federal Minister of Agriculture will open IPM ESSEN taking place at Messe Essen on January 28 - 31

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Court judgement on application for a temporary injunction against imposing 2014 clock rates

The court decided to reject the demand. This means that FloraHolland will impose the new trade rates from 1 January 2014

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Members show understanding for FloraHolland's measures during turbulent year

During the FloraHolland GMM of 12 December in Naaldwijk, the members agreed to a number of proposals. 

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Direct Flights to China a Boost to Kenyan Flower Exports

China has been projected to be the new market for the bulk of Kenyan cut flowers.

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Debtor alert: a clear message in uncertain times

How can you optimally guarantee the payment security of your debtors in your administration? 

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DEVELOPMENT AND TRENDS IN THE FLOWER AND PLANT MARKET IN 2013 / 2014

Weather Bad - Everything Bad: 2013 an Exceptional Year! There is an economic recovery in the Euro region.

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Q7 reinforces Kenyan members’ market position

To also help these members achieve the best possible sales position, we are managing the logistics chain on their behalf,” says Peter Bouma

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IPM ESSEN INNOVATION SHOWCASE 2014

Since 2008, the latest plant innovations have been exhibited and honoured in the Innovation Showcase at IPM ESSEN

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HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS AT IPM ESSEN 2014

Horticultural Associations will once again present their comprehensive spectrum of services duing the event

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The Demand in Germany as a Consumption Country

Similar to the developments in foreign trade, the demand in Germany is turning out to be stable for cut flowers and very weak for potted plants

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The Trade in Cut Flowers is Proving to be More Stable

In comparison with the trade in plants, the intra-European trade in cut flowers was proved to be more stable in the first half of 2013

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Roses coming to Chicago

Hotels will sometimes set out flowers for special guests. But what almost never happens is for arriving guests to bring their own flowers along with the...

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Hortiflora expo Ethiopia

The 5th edition of HortiFlora Expo Ethiopia closed its doors last Friday and concluded satisfactory results for most of its exibition

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Marie-Angelo! is a rose grown by Tsara Rozen Ltd.

Schreurs and Tsara Rozen (K) Ltd together unveiled Marie-Angelo!®, a notably vibrant orange addition to Maryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyiyiyiuyuyiuyiuyiuyiuyiuyiu

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Golden-Claire!® grown by Tsara Rozen (K) Ltd.

Golden-Claire!® is a gold yellow rose that shares the same exquisite qualities as her mother Marie-Claire!®. She has strong resistance to disease, a full head with petals, excellent transportability and similarly splendid vase life.

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Flowers Drives U.S.-Ecuador Trade

I am skeptical of the phrase "a rising tide lifts all boats." Attributed to U.S. President John F. Kennedy, the expression is associated with the idea t...

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Stein Are Hansen, Norway

I am a florist, I always use the flowers and not the packages. I create what comes up in my mind..

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The winner of the Interflora World Cup: Stein Are Hansen - Norway

After two days of preliminary assignments and an exciting day of the final events on stage, Stein Are Hansen emerged as Winner of the Interflora World Cup!

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Events July 10th - The Americas Cup - Leo Bione

The preparation was intensive but extremely enjoyable!

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Events July 9th - The Americas Cup - Leo Bione

The message that remains is to exalt, in a sculptural way, the beauty of the forest and the importance of environmental conservation.

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Popular pink rose and gerbera varieties

The following are popular rose and gerbera varieties that excel in beauty, growing and trade characteristics.

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Tibet! By Bob van den Heuvel, floral artist, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands.

“Tibet!® surely honours her name. Snow-white, almost no thorns and of a quality and size we were expecting today.”

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Colorful Character

Slowly her heart grows and grows. She dares to show her true love and color. A Neoregelia is always changing. By Jouni Seppanen

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Yvonne Roth, Switzerland

Assignments Interflora World Cup - Flowers on the Orient and Shanghai Tang by Yvonne Roth. 

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Assignments  Interflora World Cup - Bjorn Kroner, Germany

The mixture of the flowers has to be perfect and each flower has to get there respect in portraying the work.

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Winner of the Dutch Creations People’s Choice Award

As Araik Galstyan from Armenia emerged as the public’s favourite floral designer of 2010! Fernando Espadas Campillo from Spain came in as the runners

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Wang Hsiang Chun, Taiwan

The World Cup will consist of four preliminary events on Friday 26 March 2010 and Saturday 27 March 2010 and the final two events on Sunday 28 March 2010.

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Ni Zhi Xiang, China

The snow-covered roof of the world, the oriental manliness. The free-flying butterflies of the flowers, the oriental womanliness. 

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Joe Au Yeung, Hong Kong

Tranquillity, green, a peace of mind and out of the clattering of city life match the 'Green tea for two'. 

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Yoshimi Nakayama, Japan

I am trying to depict “Mystique” in whose existence I firmly believe is in the Oriental sphere as a form of design.

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Johan Pettersson, Sweden

I used a lot of flowers and colours. I like a romantic style where these colours stand out perfectly and look great in the shop.

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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Chang Sung Won, Korea

I selected flowers and branches (Willow &Dogwood) mainly with line. I tried to show beauty of line, variety/diversity of design and harmony.

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Candy shop in the House

This beautiful creation is unique in very many ways. The main components of the arrangement consist of two flowering products that blend perfectly.

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