With strong participation from Colombian ornamental plant growers and traders, Colviveros successfully held the first edition of Expo Ruta Viverista last week. This event offered a guided tour through key hubs of ornamental plant production, commercialization, and export in the Western Savanna region near Bogotá.
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Organized with the support of the Colombian Society of Landscape Architects and the local governments of Fusagasugá and San Antonio del Tequendama, the event aimed to provide participants with a unique, hands-on experience. Attendees had the opportunity to discover the latest industry trends, including the launch of new ornamental plant varieties with high ornamental value and strong commercial potential for the Colombian market. The initiative also sought to boost productivity, foster innovation, and promote new business alliances across the plant nursery supply chain.
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According to Jairo Cadavid, President of Colviveros, the five organized tour routes included visits to renowned companies such as French Quarter, Darwin Colombia, and LYG Agroflowers. The latter hosted showcase points for international breeders including Benary, Dümmen Orange, Hilverda Florist, KP Holland, Morel, Schoneveld, Syngenta, Vitro Plus, and XL Bloom.
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Another tour stop featured Las Palmas y Jardines de Manuel, where exhibitors included EuroGarden, Hersch, MFS Productos, and Schnitter Seeds. Participants also visited Orquídeas de Clima Frío and the Sáenz Fety Research Center, further enriching the experience.
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For more information:
Jairo Cadavid Ossa, President
Colviveros
Email: [email protected]
www.colviveros.org