The entrance to the trade show, in the country's largest expo
Jaco Lenten and Martin Butter of Greneth Plants, sharing a stand with Dutch exporter Amsonia
Ukraine, a couple of hundred miles to the east, there's a war raging, but in Kiev, it's business as usual. Exhibitors say the market is mostly stable, some even see a slight upward trend, and they don't see this changing any time soon. The local currency is down to a third of its value compared to the euro in only a few years, but that doesn't seem to impact the market. Flowers are expensive, but customers are still lining up. Home-grown production is limited (and not always 'legal'), and florists in particular are still clearly interested in buying.
Royal van Zanten, represented by Bram Vos and Wouter Jongkind, are doing their best to market white spray chrysanthemum Chic across the globe
P. Aker Flowerbulbs, together with local partner Rosana (which also works for Koppert Biological Systems). Pictured are Yaroslav Iolkin and Eric Breebaart.
P. Aker Flowerbulbs, together with local partner Rosana (which also works for Koppert Biological Systems). Pictured are Yaroslav Iolkin and Eric Breebaart.
The show, modest in size but with high attendance, is again organized by Nova Exhibitions in conjunction with Ukrainian company CoD Exhibitions. Today is the last day of the show, later we will publish a more extensive report, along with our customary photo report.
Irina Meged and Trishil Patel of PJ Dave, one of a handful of African companies at the fair
Hennie Brockhoff and Maria Lazebnaya, Schreurs. Hennie works for Nova Exhibitions, and with FlowerFame he's also closely involved with organizing and decorating the show
Askania Flora is Ukraine's largest rose grower. The company reportedly has 22 ha of professional production, and used the trade show to highlight their assortment.
In the evening, a social gathering took place at the Dutch embassy, which has become a bit of a tradition. Pictured are agricultural attaché Carolien Spaans, the ambassador himself, and Kuno Jacobs (with microphone) representing the trade show organization.
Irina Meged and Trishil Patel of PJ Dave, one of a handful of African companies at the fair
Hennie Brockhoff and Maria Lazebnaya, Schreurs. Hennie works for Nova Exhibitions, and with FlowerFame he's also closely involved with organizing and decorating the show
Askania Flora is Ukraine's largest rose grower. The company reportedly has 22 ha of professional production, and used the trade show to highlight their assortment.
In the evening, a social gathering took place at the Dutch embassy, which has become a bit of a tradition. Pictured are agricultural attaché Carolien Spaans, the ambassador himself, and Kuno Jacobs (with microphone) representing the trade show organization.