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IFTEX, Nairobi, Kenya

Entrance to the exhibition at the Oshwal Center, the first day took off with the official opening ceremony.
Entrance to the exhibition at the Oshwal Center, the first day took off with the official opening ceremony.
Bruno Etavard of Meilland next to Gypso, which is grown at a low altitude farm and the gypso on the right in the picture is grown at a heigh altitude farm. “Do you see the beauty and differences of both?”
Bruno Etavard of Meilland next to Gypso, which is grown at a low altitude farm and the gypso on the right in the picture is grown at a heigh altitude farm. “Do you see the beauty and differences of both?”
Guests waiting to be seated for the opening ceremony. 
Guests waiting to be seated for the opening ceremony. 
Crowded aisles from the start.
Crowded aisles from the start.
Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya where IFTEX took place.
Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya where IFTEX took place.
Dick van Raamsdonk opening the ceremony. 
Dick van Raamsdonk opening the ceremony. 
Richard Fernandez of Kenya Flower Council about KFC's efforts how he expects the industry in Kenya to grow and how they support the growers and the industry. 
Richard Fernandez of Kenya Flower Council about KFC's efforts how he expects the industry in Kenya to grow and how they support the growers and the industry. 
Isaac Macharia, Phytosanitary and Biosecurity Services KEPHIS, the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impacts on the economy, the environment, and human health.
Isaac Macharia, Phytosanitary and Biosecurity Services KEPHIS, the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impacts on the economy, the environment, and human health.
#BoldBeautifulKenyanFlowers, a new promotional video of Kenya Flower Council, presented during the Opening Ceremony.
#BoldBeautifulKenyanFlowers, a new promotional video of Kenya Flower Council, presented during the Opening Ceremony.
Willis Audi,  Director General AFA, cutting the ribbon, opening the show.
Willis Audi,  Director General AFA, cutting the ribbon, opening the show.
And another picture of the ribbon cutting
And another picture of the ribbon cutting
Right after the opening ceremony, guests of the ceremony were the first to enter the show floor
Right after the opening ceremony, guests of the ceremony were the first to enter the show floor
Marco van Sandijk en Frans Ederveen van Flora Delight Ltd. Next to the lisianthis, which is one of their top products that they are producing, among hydrangea, chrysanthemum, and gerberas. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Marco van Sandijk en Frans Ederveen van Flora Delight Ltd. Next to the lisianthis, which is one of their top products that they are producing, among hydrangea, chrysanthemum, and gerberas. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Chrysanthemums at the FloraDelight stand.
Chrysanthemums at the FloraDelight stand.
John Kowarsky and Amnin Zamir of Cargolite presenting their new seafreigt packaging. See the top carton with cardboard frame. See here to learn more about Cargolite in this FLoralDaily article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9532055/cargolite-is-more-than-just-another-carton-it-s-a-new-packaging-concept/ 
John Kowarsky and Amnin Zamir of Cargolite presenting their new seafreigt packaging. See the top carton with cardboard frame. See here to learn more about Cargolite in this FLoralDaily article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9532055/cargolite-is-more-than-just-another-carton-it-s-a-new-packaging-concept/ 
Do you see the airflow betweeen the Cargolite boxes?
Do you see the airflow betweeen the Cargolite boxes?
Edmond Idokoko and Jacky Gatutha of Maersk. They have weekly sea shipments and are now also introducing airfreight from Kenya to the world, from June.
Edmond Idokoko and Jacky Gatutha of Maersk. They have weekly sea shipments and are now also introducing airfreight from Kenya to the world, from June.
A lot of meetings going on, at the stands as well as in the aisles. 
A lot of meetings going on, at the stands as well as in the aisles. 
Guy Keeble of Dudutech, they supply biological crop protection products all over Africa and even abroad.
Guy Keeble of Dudutech, they supply biological crop protection products all over Africa and even abroad.
The team of Morgan Cargo. Big news, announced during the IFTEX week was that K+N acquired Morgan Cargo. Read more on it on FloralDaily: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9535571/kuehne-nagel-acquires-morgan-cargo/ 
The team of Morgan Cargo. Big news, announced during the IFTEX week was that K+N acquired Morgan Cargo. Read more on it on FloralDaily: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9535571/kuehne-nagel-acquires-morgan-cargo/ 
Mildred Anyango and Alejandro Umaña of Ball Kenya. They are supplying Kenyan growers for over 11 years, but registered Ball Kenya 3 years ago. They are standing next to Polar Bear, a gypsophila with large flowers that is already grown by many farms in Kenya. And they recently entered Ethiopia, supplying some large farms and they are expected to grow in this country in the future.
Mildred Anyango and Alejandro Umaña of Ball Kenya. They are supplying Kenyan growers for over 11 years, but registered Ball Kenya 3 years ago. They are standing next to Polar Bear, a gypsophila with large flowers that is already grown by many farms in Kenya. And they recently entered Ethiopia, supplying some large farms and they are expected to grow in this country in the future.
Matej Usenik of PrinTrack holding the loop label TF14, one of the us best selling products in Kenya for cut flowers. On the left you see a new system, windsafe system. See also the next picture. This system is used to hang the label, which are often in greenhouses and and on roles.
Matej Usenik of PrinTrack holding the loop label TF14, one of the us best selling products in Kenya for cut flowers. On the left you see a new system, windsafe system. See also the next picture. This system is used to hang the label, which are often in greenhouses and and on roles.
This system is used to hang the label, which are often in greenhouses and and on roles.
This system is used to hang the label, which are often in greenhouses and and on roles.
Deliflor is supplying Kenyan growers with their chrysanthemums for many years and are now exhibiting at IFTEX for the first time. Jan Willem Scheeve and Lejla Begovic of Delidlor presenting a variety of their assortment and are standing next to the Vespa series, which are, among others like Magnum and the Zembla series (available in many colors) very popular to be grown in Africa and other countries.
Deliflor is supplying Kenyan growers with their chrysanthemums for many years and are now exhibiting at IFTEX for the first time. Jan Willem Scheeve and Lejla Begovic of Delidlor presenting a variety of their assortment and are standing next to the Vespa series, which are, among others like Magnum and the Zembla series (available in many colors) very popular to be grown in Africa and other countries.
The team of Broekhof and Tessara. Broekhof is the distributor of Tessara in Kenya. Also in the spotlight at the Broekhof booth is their recyclable sleeves.
The team of Broekhof and Tessara. Broekhof is the distributor of Tessara in Kenya. Also in the spotlight at the Broekhof booth is their recyclable sleeves.
Youra Engel, Dave Hoekstra and James Kasyula. Dave and Philip Mambo (not in the picture as he was walking around at the exhibition) are the directors, Youra Logistic manager and James is CQR (Control Quality Report) manager. In 2021 they established this company that consolidates, does the documentation and Quality Control. “We are your eyes on the ground.” More on this company later on FloralDaily. 
Youra Engel, Dave Hoekstra and James Kasyula. Dave and Philip Mambo (not in the picture as he was walking around at the exhibition) are the directors, Youra Logistic manager and James is CQR (Control Quality Report) manager. In 2021 they established this company that consolidates, does the documentation and Quality Control. “We are your eyes on the ground.” More on this company later on FloralDaily. 
At the EHPEA booth, several Ethiopian growers showed their flowers. 
At the EHPEA booth, several Ethiopian growers showed their flowers. 
Julio Asencio of Uvrer. This French company offers turnkey disinfection solutions for the horticulture industry and just introduced another one. More on that later in FloralDaily.
Julio Asencio of Uvrer. This French company offers turnkey disinfection solutions for the horticulture industry and just introduced another one. More on that later in FloralDaily.
Allam Kaguchia, manager Oboya Horticultural Kenya and his son Myles. New in their assortment the auction buckets,  TB trolleys, branded sleeves and clamshells (for the soft fruit industry). Special about these buckets is that they have an extension.
Allam Kaguchia, manager Oboya Horticultural Kenya and his son Myles. New in their assortment the auction buckets,  TB trolleys, branded sleeves and clamshells (for the soft fruit industry). Special about these buckets is that they have an extension.
Arthij van der Meer of MPS was also visiting the fair. They are active in 65 countries with 3,500 growers. They are known for MPS ABC, are working with GAP best practices. And in 2022 they started with the Footprint Calculator.
Arthij van der Meer of MPS was also visiting the fair. They are active in 65 countries with 3,500 growers. They are known for MPS ABC, are working with GAP best practices. And in 2022 they started with the Footprint Calculator.
Almaz Ganiev and John Macharia of Milele Flowers. They consolidate Kenyan flowers and ship them worldwide.
Almaz Ganiev and John Macharia of Milele Flowers. They consolidate Kenyan flowers and ship them worldwide.
Zeynel Borekci from Ileri, supplying greenhouse films since 2013 in Kenya.
Zeynel Borekci from Ileri, supplying greenhouse films since 2013 in Kenya.
The team of Lima debuting at IFTEX and showing their solutions to show growers the advantages of growing data driven. More on this later in FloralDaily.
The team of Lima debuting at IFTEX and showing their solutions to show growers the advantages of growing data driven. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Party Nagri of Shri Ambica Polymer Private Limited. This Indian based company supplies all kind of protective cultivation products to growers all over the world. In Kenya, they mostly sell the ground covers and insect nets.
Party Nagri of Shri Ambica Polymer Private Limited. This Indian based company supplies all kind of protective cultivation products to growers all over the world. In Kenya, they mostly sell the ground covers and insect nets.
Hemy Lindenboim, Hila Lati, Doron Levi, and Harel Caduri of Gadot. They are supplying the Kenyan market with many post harvest products and their products used to open gypsophilas are the ones used most in the country. One of their new products is the TOG STAR 90 SC, a post harvest product against botrytis in roses. 
Hemy Lindenboim, Hila Lati, Doron Levi, and Harel Caduri of Gadot. They are supplying the Kenyan market with many post harvest products and their products used to open gypsophilas are the ones used most in the country. One of their new products is the TOG STAR 90 SC, a post harvest product against botrytis in roses. 
Michael de Geus of Select Breeding next to two of their new varieties, namely Red Bentley and Firefox.
Michael de Geus of Select Breeding next to two of their new varieties, namely Red Bentley and Firefox.
Amraphael Mwatibo and Partick Garner of Geerlofs.
Amraphael Mwatibo and Partick Garner of Geerlofs.
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub talking with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub talking with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Crowded aisles. 
Crowded aisles. 
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub talking with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub talking with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Roberto Bonanno of The Flower Hub with Jay Williams of Winfield Africa an Louise Scholtz of Unifli Roses.
Despite the introduction of many sunflowers, roses remain the main crop. 
Despite the introduction of many sunflowers, roses remain the main crop. 
Yvonne Chelegat and Christopher Kulai of Sian. Over the last years they in incresed their assortment of flowers, becoming a one stop shop. And with their spray roses as main product, they are looking forward to the wedding season in summer.
Yvonne Chelegat and Christopher Kulai of Sian. Over the last years they in incresed their assortment of flowers, becoming a one stop shop. And with their spray roses as main product, they are looking forward to the wedding season in summer.
Part of the team of ProRoot.
Part of the team of ProRoot.
Team of Airflo. Perishables freight forwarder that offers air and sea freight around the world with a focus on the Netherlands.
Team of Airflo. Perishables freight forwarder that offers air and sea freight around the world with a focus on the Netherlands.
Francis Nteere and Jane Karina of Oasis Floralife with George Njogu of Equinox Horticulture in the middle. Left in the picture Express Clear 100, hydration product for mainly roses.
Francis Nteere and Jane Karina of Oasis Floralife with George Njogu of Equinox Horticulture in the middle. Left in the picture Express Clear 100, hydration product for mainly roses.
Moses Ndegwa of Forest Gate (a farm at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level) and AAA Growers (2400 m above sea level). Bellisima is the brand of Aaa Growers Roses. At this farm, they are currently expanding and soon, they will start producing roses and chrysanthemums at a new farm on 2200 meters above sea level. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Moses Ndegwa of Forest Gate (a farm at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level) and AAA Growers (2400 m above sea level). Bellisima is the brand of Aaa Growers Roses. At this farm, they are currently expanding and soon, they will start producing roses and chrysanthemums at a new farm on 2200 meters above sea level. More on this later in FloralDaily.
exhibition floor.
exhibition floor.
Anat Moshes, Shmulik Ben Harush and Esther Kanyeria of Danziger. In Kenya, the leading products of this Israeli breeder are still gypsophila Xlence, limonium series Safora and Green Dragon. And of course they brought their Senti series of roses (in the back of the picture). And what about new varieties? limonium Enchante and a green a new filler were being presented for the first time. And they see a comeback of the asters as demand is increasing.
Anat Moshes, Shmulik Ben Harush and Esther Kanyeria of Danziger. In Kenya, the leading products of this Israeli breeder are still gypsophila Xlence, limonium series Safora and Green Dragon. And of course they brought their Senti series of roses (in the back of the picture). And what about new varieties? limonium Enchante and a green a new filler were being presented for the first time. And they see a comeback of the asters as demand is increasing.
The newly introduced Rumex variety of Danziger. "It is an ideal fit for the current green trend. With its flexible inflorescence shape, long stems ranging from 90 to 150cm, abundant flowers, and strong presence, this variety offers endless options for creativity. Its graceful and flowing movements, coupled with its feminine softness, make it a perfect addition to any floral arrangement or design. Furthermore, Rumex can stand alone and still make a bold statement."
The newly introduced Rumex variety of Danziger. "It is an ideal fit for the current green trend. With its flexible inflorescence shape, long stems ranging from 90 to 150cm, abundant flowers, and strong presence, this variety offers endless options for creativity. Its graceful and flowing movements, coupled with its feminine softness, make it a perfect addition to any floral arrangement or design. Furthermore, Rumex can stand alone and still make a bold statement."
Anat Moshes with the new Enchante™ Limonium
Anat Moshes with the new Enchante™ Limonium
The team of Insinya Roses and Porini.
The team of Insinya Roses and Porini.
Olivier d'Eaubonne of Richel with Jay Dave of Irrico and Dimitris Milios of Plastika Kritis  Irrico is partner in Kenya for Richel Group and Plastika Kritis
Olivier d'Eaubonne of Richel with Jay Dave of Irrico and Dimitris Milios of Plastika Kritis  Irrico is partner in Kenya for Richel Group and Plastika Kritis
Dimitris Milios of Plastika Kritis and Jay Dave of Irrico, the distribotor in Kenya. 
Dimitris Milios of Plastika Kritis and Jay Dave of Irrico, the distribotor in Kenya. 
Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Council. 
Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Council. 
Richard Fernandez and Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Ciouncil as a LinkedIn post. 
Richard Fernandez and Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Ciouncil as a LinkedIn post. 
Sidd Biseas and Haiko Backer of Schreurs.
Sidd Biseas and Haiko Backer of Schreurs.
Silver Clouds! of Schreurs attracted a lot of attention. “The first silver rose in Kenya”
Silver Clouds! of Schreurs attracted a lot of attention. “The first silver rose in Kenya”
Team of Dümmen Orange, presenting Intrinsa, their brand for restant genetics.
Team of Dümmen Orange, presenting Intrinsa, their brand for restant genetics.
Flowers in the brand Intrinsa® of Dümmen Orange. Thes flowers in this brand offer resistance against physical influences  (heat, cold and drought) and against biotic factors (certain bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects). 
Flowers in the brand Intrinsa® of Dümmen Orange. Thes flowers in this brand offer resistance against physical influences  (heat, cold and drought) and against biotic factors (certain bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects). 
Marco van der Sar and Rob Tas of Bloemenbureau Holland visiting the show.
Marco van der Sar and Rob Tas of Bloemenbureau Holland visiting the show.
Eduard Eveleens, Magdalena Stefanska and Bob Helsloot of IP Handlers. They handle Kenyan perishables for more than 10 years now.
Eduard Eveleens, Magdalena Stefanska and Bob Helsloot of IP Handlers. They handle Kenyan perishables for more than 10 years now.
Hardik Rakholiya and Hardik Sorathiya of Agrolt Solutions Pvt. Ltd. With Patel Kalpesh of Quilici Kenya Ltd who was visiting the show. Agrolt supplies greenhouse materials and greenhouses in Kenya.
Hardik Rakholiya and Hardik Sorathiya of Agrolt Solutions Pvt. Ltd. With Patel Kalpesh of Quilici Kenya Ltd who was visiting the show. Agrolt supplies greenhouse materials and greenhouses in Kenya.
The team of Azrom, a supplier of greenhouses,  irrigation and installation.
The team of Azrom, a supplier of greenhouses,  irrigation and installation.
Juan Damian and Avinash Mokate of Continental Breeding next to Bellalinda Cerise at the Black Tulip stand.
Juan Damian and Avinash Mokate of Continental Breeding next to Bellalinda Cerise at the Black Tulip stand.
Sachin Appachu, Shanthi Shah and Amu Shah of Bliss Flora. 
Sachin Appachu, Shanthi Shah and Amu Shah of Bliss Flora. 
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Part of the team is Heritage Flowers Ltd. They grow roses, standard and spray, and summer flowers in Rumuruti, Laikipia County in Kenya
Part of the team is Heritage Flowers Ltd. They grow roses, standard and spray, and summer flowers in Rumuruti, Laikipia County in Kenya
Shailesh Kunar Rai, managing director at Heritage Flowers with Bahama in front and Ever Red on the right side. First time they are exhibiting at IFTEX.
Shailesh Kunar Rai, managing director at Heritage Flowers with Bahama in front and Ever Red on the right side. First time they are exhibiting at IFTEX.
Gijs van der Pol of HSI and Peter van der Pol (son and father) of Stokman Roses. One of the highlights at the HSI stand is the paper of Fibercell, for propagators to make their own pots. Stokman, among others, is already using it for commercial production.
Gijs van der Pol of HSI and Peter van der Pol (son and father) of Stokman Roses. One of the highlights at the HSI stand is the paper of Fibercell, for propagators to make their own pots. Stokman, among others, is already using it for commercial production.
Team of Osho with Palani Muthaiah of PJ Dave Flora. Osho is a Kenyan company producing a wide range of biological products for the flori- and agriculture industry. They serve the East African industry and celebrated their 30th anniversary last month. More on this company later on FloralDaily.
Team of Osho with Palani Muthaiah of PJ Dave Flora. Osho is a Kenyan company producing a wide range of biological products for the flori- and agriculture industry. They serve the East African industry and celebrated their 30th anniversary last month. More on this company later on FloralDaily.
The large team of Exode Life Science Kenia Limited.
The large team of Exode Life Science Kenia Limited.
The team of Braban Flowers, a standard rose grower near Thika, Kenya.
The team of Braban Flowers, a standard rose grower near Thika, Kenya.
Pranav Karwande of AP Biotech LLP. They produce biologicals in Kenya, at PJ Dave Flora and in India. Since increasingly more chemical pesticides and fungicides are being banned, demand for biological products is increasing. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Pranav Karwande of AP Biotech LLP. They produce biologicals in Kenya, at PJ Dave Flora and in India. Since increasingly more chemical pesticides and fungicides are being banned, demand for biological products is increasing. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Pranav Karwande and Pravin Yadav, General Manager, PJ Dave Flowers isinya. They have also an avocado nursery and they now also sell the plants local and export to farmers.
Pranav Karwande and Pravin Yadav, General Manager, PJ Dave Flowers isinya. They have also an avocado nursery and they now also sell the plants local and export to farmers.
Peter Njagi of Primarosa.
Peter Njagi of Primarosa.
The team of the Primaros Flowers Limited. They grow standard and spray roses and are trialing alstroemerias, in Ol-Joro-orok. It is a 60 ha farm on 2250 m above sea level with many certifications, employing 700 people and selling their flowers wordwide directly.
The team of the Primaros Flowers Limited. They grow standard and spray roses and are trialing alstroemerias, in Ol-Joro-orok. It is a 60 ha farm on 2250 m above sea level with many certifications, employing 700 people and selling their flowers wordwide directly.
Naren Patel and Oskana of Subati Group. Their stand won the golden award in the category 'Best Stand Design' perishables.  
Naren Patel and Oskana of Subati Group. Their stand won the golden award in the category 'Best Stand Design' perishables.  
Subatis main product are still roses, but to diversify their assortment, they also started growing summer flowers.
Subatis main product are still roses, but to diversify their assortment, they also started growing summer flowers.
  
  
Jeroen Oudheusden and Robin Eagle of FSI. Robin just joined the team and they are hosting the KFC-FSI Wonen Win meeting.
Jeroen Oudheusden and Robin Eagle of FSI. Robin just joined the team and they are hosting the KFC-FSI Wonen Win meeting.
Jennifer Mungai and Minicah Mwinga if DB Schenker. Since 1966, in Kenya, they have been catering to the needs of both the local and international market for more than five decades.
Jennifer Mungai and Minicah Mwinga if DB Schenker. Since 1966, in Kenya, they have been catering to the needs of both the local and international market for more than five decades.
Crowded show floor.
Crowded show floor.
Meetings meetings and more meetings
Meetings meetings and more meetings
Ongoing talks.
Ongoing talks.
Part of the team of Omang. This year they started to grow summer flowers besides rosees.
Part of the team of Omang. This year they started to grow summer flowers besides rosees.
The team of Amiran.
The team of Amiran.
Part or the team of Kuehne + Nagel. The big news they shared was that three took over Morgan Cargo. Click here to read more on the acquisition. 
Part or the team of Kuehne + Nagel. The big news they shared was that three took over Morgan Cargo. Click here to read more on the acquisition. 
Senthil Kumaran of Asthor. Currently they are installing a lot of greenhouse projects for the protected horticulture in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Senthil Kumaran of Asthor. Currently they are installing a lot of greenhouse projects for the protected horticulture in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Spray roses, a popular wedding flower.
Spray roses, a popular wedding flower.
Virginia Gitonga and Felipe Gomez of Selecta Cut Flowers. highlight at their booth is Grandtastic, “a gypsophila that is giving more quality in terms of flower side, number of flowers, stem weight and stem length.”
Virginia Gitonga and Felipe Gomez of Selecta Cut Flowers. highlight at their booth is Grandtastic, “a gypsophila that is giving more quality in terms of flower side, number of flowers, stem weight and stem length.”
Part of the team of mZurrie. Some new varieties in their assortment are Jullietta Honey, Julietta Princess, Saffar and Smile, Flinders Lane.
Part of the team of mZurrie. Some new varieties in their assortment are Jullietta Honey, Julietta Princess, Saffar and Smile, Flinders Lane.
Jerama Josphat of PJ Dave Flora and his sister and florist Leah Jesang of Lellah Floral Arts and their cousin Alfred Juma of Yunique Flowers & Roses were also visiting the show.
Jerama Josphat of PJ Dave Flora and his sister and florist Leah Jesang of Lellah Floral Arts and their cousin Alfred Juma of Yunique Flowers & Roses were also visiting the show.
Philippe Veys of Herburg Roses was also visiting the show.Mahmoud Zaghnoun of Lotus Flower, a wholesaler in Dubai with Ruth Mogi of Demaru Limites from Kenya visiting the show.
Philippe Veys of Herburg Roses was also visiting the show.Mahmoud Zaghnoun of Lotus Flower, a wholesaler in Dubai with Ruth Mogi of Demaru Limites from Kenya visiting the show.
Mahmoud Zaghnoun of Lotus Flower, a wholesaler in Dubai with Ruth Mogi of Demaru Limites from Kenya visiting the show.
Mahmoud Zaghnoun of Lotus Flower, a wholesaler in Dubai with Ruth Mogi of Demaru Limites from Kenya visiting the show.
Gerard Pothuis en Chris Alphenaar of Bosman van Zaal were also visiting the show.
Gerard Pothuis en Chris Alphenaar of Bosman van Zaal were also visiting the show.
Christophe Nys and Moses Akamai of Manuchar Kenya Limited. They are global distributors of  water soluble fertilizer with 134 affiliates around the world.
Christophe Nys and Moses Akamai of Manuchar Kenya Limited. They are global distributors of  water soluble fertilizer with 134 affiliates around the world.
Filippo Faccioli Myplant & Garden (February 21-24 in Milan, Italy) was also visiting the show.
Filippo Faccioli Myplant & Garden (February 21-24 in Milan, Italy) was also visiting the show.
Kenyan flower growers Martin Kimathi and Benard Muthuri of Panocal International Limited with Saudi Arabian importer Sulaiman Aloqaibi of United Wholesale Group Co. who were visiting the show.
Kenyan flower growers Martin Kimathi and Benard Muthuri of Panocal International Limited with Saudi Arabian importer Sulaiman Aloqaibi of United Wholesale Group Co. who were visiting the show.
Marieke Hölscher and Keshia Hoogland of the Netherlands Embassy.
Marieke Hölscher and Keshia Hoogland of the Netherlands Embassy.
Eric Bouman of Murara Plants Kenya. They produce summer flowers cuttings and see the demand increasing since increasingly more growers are looking for diversifying their assortment.
Eric Bouman of Murara Plants Kenya. They produce summer flowers cuttings and see the demand increasing since increasingly more growers are looking for diversifying their assortment.
Lars Schalkes of United Selections/ Könst Alstroemeria and Bart Tesselaar of Könst Alstroemeria. Since 2021 they have a showroom at the site of United Selections in Nakuru.
Lars Schalkes of United Selections/ Könst Alstroemeria and Bart Tesselaar of Könst Alstroemeria. Since 2021 they have a showroom at the site of United Selections in Nakuru.
Emily Rooijakkers and Geert Rooijakkers of Africalla Kenya
Emily Rooijakkers and Geert Rooijakkers of Africalla Kenya
Part of the team of KEPHIS.
Part of the team of KEPHIS.
Pauline Moraa, Dave Zoetemelk and Sharon Cheboi of InspiraFarms demonstrating their cooling solutions for flowers and advertising their recent partnership with FlowerWatch.
Pauline Moraa, Dave Zoetemelk and Sharon Cheboi of InspiraFarms demonstrating their cooling solutions for flowers and advertising their recent partnership with FlowerWatch.
Jeroen van der Hulst of FlowerWatch. They are applying quality standards for sustainair and sea freight.
Jeroen van der Hulst of FlowerWatch. They are applying quality standards for sustainair and sea freight.
Oboya team talking with a Kenyan client and a grower from Mauritius. 
Oboya team talking with a Kenyan client and a grower from Mauritius. 
Clamshells are one their newest prodructs of Oboya targeting soft fruit growers. Allam supplies them to Kenyan, Ethiopian and looking at Zimbabwe marked.
Clamshells are one their newest prodructs of Oboya targeting soft fruit growers. Allam supplies them to Kenyan, Ethiopian and looking at Zimbabwe marked.
Peris Ario of LiftCargo a freight forwarder based in Kenya and Geoffrey Kavila of Jadi Flower, a summer flower grower in Timauo.
Peris Ario of LiftCargo a freight forwarder based in Kenya and Geoffrey Kavila of Jadi Flower, a summer flower grower in Timauo.
William Woodward and Herman Vera of Cipasi from Spain. They produce 100% recyclable plastics for the Floriculture industry, agriculture industry and much more. One of their products is the Hydroponic system. The raw material is Polypropylene.  They are eager to enter the Kenyan market.
William Woodward and Herman Vera of Cipasi from Spain. They produce 100% recyclable plastics for the Floriculture industry, agriculture industry and much more. One of their products is the Hydroponic system. The raw material is Polypropylene.  They are eager to enter the Kenyan market.
Part of the team of Turkish Cargo.
Part of the team of Turkish Cargo.
Edna Opiyo and Alice Njau of Celtic Cooling.
Edna Opiyo and Alice Njau of Celtic Cooling.
Erwin Vork and Remco Bergkamp of Mount Elgon Roses. Next to roses, they also produce avocados of which the season just started.
Erwin Vork and Remco Bergkamp of Mount Elgon Roses. Next to roses, they also produce avocados of which the season just started.
Joseph Rwanda and Marvin Heston of Honeywell and in Africa Kristal us their gold partner. They offer end to end warehouse management solutions for track and trace of flowers, straight from harvesting, storage, order management, dispatch, delivery and return of goods. Through 3 factions, printing, scanning and mobility.
Joseph Rwanda and Marvin Heston of Honeywell and in Africa Kristal us their gold partner. They offer end to end warehouse management solutions for track and trace of flowers, straight from harvesting, storage, order management, dispatch, delivery and return of goods. Through 3 factions, printing, scanning and mobility.
The team of Cropnuts. An agricultural lovarotary and service provider based in Kenya serving growers across Africa.
The team of Cropnuts. An agricultural lovarotary and service provider based in Kenya serving growers across Africa.
Sheila Adoyo of Flora Origins, a Kenyan based consolidating company, currently they are shipping roses and summer flowers to the Netherlands.
Sheila Adoyo of Flora Origins, a Kenyan based consolidating company, currently they are shipping roses and summer flowers to the Netherlands.
The team of Naivasha Horticultural Fair whichever is taking place in Naivasha on September 15 and 16. This year, the exhibition is celebrating it’s 21st anniversary. See this FloralDaily article to read more about it: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9527187/naivasha-horticultural-fair-celebrates-21st-anniversary/ 
The team of Naivasha Horticultural Fair whichever is taking place in Naivasha on September 15 and 16. This year, the exhibition is celebrating it’s 21st anniversary. See this FloralDaily article to read more about it: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9527187/naivasha-horticultural-fair-celebrates-21st-anniversary/ 
The team of Phinni Flowers, a Kenyan summer flower grower.
The team of Phinni Flowers, a Kenyan summer flower grower.
The team of Octoflor. They just became Fairtrade certified, “expanding our horizons”
The team of Octoflor. They just became Fairtrade certified, “expanding our horizons”
crowded show floor.
crowded show floor.
Flowers in all kind of arrangements
Flowers in all kind of arrangements
Black Tulip and Fontana. “Our focus is to satisfy clients around the world with a bigger basket of flowers, as a one stop shop.”
Black Tulip and Fontana. “Our focus is to satisfy clients around the world with a bigger basket of flowers, as a one stop shop.”
Grace Thuku and Elias Kaguchia of Legrane Limited were also visiting the show.
Grace Thuku and Elias Kaguchia of Legrane Limited were also visiting the show.
The team of United Agrochemicals Limited (with Jeremiah Aketch, a freelance marketer, second on the right) presenting some of their agrochemicals. 
The team of United Agrochemicals Limited (with Jeremiah Aketch, a freelance marketer, second on the right) presenting some of their agrochemicals. 
Millicent Kiando is East African packaging Industries, supplying packaging solutions all over East Africa.
Millicent Kiando is East African packaging Industries, supplying packaging solutions all over East Africa.
Bii Kiolangat of Fleur Africa, a farm in Naivasha growing roses and visiting the show.
Bii Kiolangat of Fleur Africa, a farm in Naivasha growing roses and visiting the show.
Simon Ethangatta if Floramatt Limites Rwanda presenting Asclepias Mobidick.
Simon Ethangatta if Floramatt Limites Rwanda presenting Asclepias Mobidick.
Clarah Rehema and Esther Osigweh of figorr, a company that provides real time monitoring solutions for perishables.
Clarah Rehema and Esther Osigweh of figorr, a company that provides real time monitoring solutions for perishables.
The team of PJ Dave Flora with Elizabeth Dave, the owner of the company, in the middle.
The team of PJ Dave Flora with Elizabeth Dave, the owner of the company, in the middle.
Bimal R. Kantaria of Elgon Kenya with our FloralDaily editor Elita. Over the last years Elgon had seen a boom in demand for printed sleeves as growers are increasingly more packaging bouquets at the farm.
Bimal R. Kantaria of Elgon Kenya with our FloralDaily editor Elita. Over the last years Elgon had seen a boom in demand for printed sleeves as growers are increasingly more packaging bouquets at the farm.
Arjan Kromhout of Coloriginz and Martin van Rijn of Van Dijk Flora at the Dutch Flower Group booth.
Arjan Kromhout of Coloriginz and Martin van Rijn of Van Dijk Flora at the Dutch Flower Group booth.
The Stokman Rozen team.
The Stokman Rozen team.
Antonio Menezes (global category manager) and Niels van doorn (general manager)of Chrysal. During the IFTEX week, they inagurated a testing facility in Kenya. See here to read more on it on Floraldaily: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9535544/chrysal-africa-inaugurates-testing-facility/
Antonio Menezes (global category manager) and Niels van doorn (general manager)of Chrysal. During the IFTEX week, they inagurated a testing facility in Kenya. See here to read more on it on Floraldaily: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9535544/chrysal-africa-inaugurates-testing-facility/ 
Steven van Schilfgaarde, CEO of Royal FloralHolland and Edwin Galonyo, general manager of Royal FloraHolland in Kenya.
Steven van Schilfgaarde, CEO of Royal FloralHolland and Edwin Galonyo, general manager of Royal FloraHolland in Kenya.
Pieter Rienstra of Global Green Pact, a manufacturer of environmental friendly liquids. Their distributor in Kenya is Bio Crop Care.
Pieter Rienstra of Global Green Pact, a manufacturer of environmental friendly liquids. Their distributor in Kenya is Bio Crop Care.
The team of Koppert. They just launched Boveril WP, a wettable powder, in Kenya.
The team of Koppert. They just launched Boveril WP, a wettable powder, in Kenya.
Boveril was the highlight at the Koppert stand. 
Boveril was the highlight at the Koppert stand. 
Andrew Simko and Maria Elena Guerrero of Genviv Breeding by Esmeralda and Rob Letfher of De Ruiter East Africa Limited. De Ruiter is the exclusive representative of Genviv varieties in Africa.
Andrew Simko and Maria Elena Guerrero of Genviv Breeding by Esmeralda and Rob Letfher of De Ruiter East Africa Limited. De Ruiter is the exclusive representative of Genviv varieties in Africa.
The team of De Ruiter East Africa . For 2,4 years now, they are also the repressive of E.G. Hills in Africa.
The team of De Ruiter East Africa . For 2,4 years now, they are also the repressive of E.G. Hills in Africa.
The team of United Selections, standing next to their blossoms sprays that are increasing in demand.
The team of United Selections, standing next to their blossoms sprays that are increasing in demand.
At the evening of the second day of the IFTEX, the Official Exhibition Party took place, celebrating the show’s 10th edition. More info and pictures about this party in this FloralDaily article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9536228/iftex-celebrates-10th-edition-with-a-party/ 
At the evening of the second day of the IFTEX, the Official Exhibition Party took place, celebrating the show’s 10th edition. More info and pictures about this party in this FloralDaily article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9536228/iftex-celebrates-10th-edition-with-a-party/ 
Loraine Ploemen of Floriday of Royal Flora Holland and Sulaiman Aloqaibi of United Wholesale Group Co.
Loraine Ploemen of Floriday of Royal Flora Holland and Sulaiman Aloqaibi of United Wholesale Group Co.
The team of Interplant and Royal van Zanten. Interplant represents Royal van Zanten and Kolster in East Africa.
The team of Interplant and Royal van Zanten. Interplant represents Royal van Zanten and Kolster in East Africa.
Joseph Murichu of Livatty and Johan Mourik of Memon. Livatty is the distributor of Memon, among others.
Joseph Murichu of Livatty and Johan Mourik of Memon. Livatty is the distributor of Memon, among others.
George Githaiga of Gatoka Linited, a roses and summer flower grower in Kenya, Thika.
George Githaiga of Gatoka Linited, a roses and summer flower grower in Kenya, Thika.
Isaac Wachira of Mount Kenya Alstroemeria and Benson Wekesa of Tambuzi. Mount Kenya Alstroemeria is part of Tambuzi.
Isaac Wachira of Mount Kenya Alstroemeria and Benson Wekesa of Tambuzi. Mount Kenya Alstroemeria is part of Tambuzi.
The team of NIRP, with Filippo Faccioli (second on the right) who was visiting the show.
The team of NIRP, with Filippo Faccioli (second on the right) who was visiting the show.
The varieties that were placed in the spotlight at NIRP were: (from left to right in the picture) Easy Fashion, Indigo, and Watergame.
The varieties that were placed in the spotlight at NIRP were: (from left to right in the picture) Easy Fashion, Indigo, and Watergame.
Isynya and Porini team talking with clients.
Isynya and Porini team talking with clients.
Isynya and Porini team with their platinum Best Stand Design Award in the perishables category.
Isynya and Porini team with their platinum Best Stand Design Award in the perishables category.
Arnoud Bolten van Georges Delbard presenting the Julietta family: straight color mutants of the original Julietta. According to Arnoud the demand exceeds availability. “So glorious future expected.”
Arnoud Bolten van Georges Delbard presenting the Julietta family: straight color mutants of the original Julietta. According to Arnoud the demand exceeds availability. “So glorious future expected.”
Team of Aquila.
Team of Aquila.
Kushel Latel of Everflora based near Thika, ton 38 ha they grow premium, intermediate, and  spray roses.
Kushel Latel of Everflora based near Thika, ton 38 ha they grow premium, intermediate, and  spray roses.
Jack Massawa of Lachlan and Salome Muchai of Credible Blooms.
Jack Massawa of Lachlan and Salome Muchai of Credible Blooms.
Salome Muchai of Credible Blooms, Jack Massawa of Lachlan, Fillipos Porstios and Ivan Casteels of Roam Tevhnology, Alvin Otieno, and Eric Njogu of Lachlan. Huwa-San is the highlight at the stand, distributed by Lachlan, and this a product of Roam Technology.
Salome Muchai of Credible Blooms, Jack Massawa of Lachlan, Fillipos Porstios and Ivan Casteels of Roam Tevhnology, Alvin Otieno, and Eric Njogu of Lachlan. Huwa-San is the highlight at the stand, distributed by Lachlan, and this a product of Roam Technology.
Michelle Moresi and Frederic Brun of Liege Airport in Belgium. First exhibiting here. They have about 7 flights a day from Nairobi to LGG.
Michelle Moresi and Frederic Brun of Liege Airport in Belgium. First exhibiting here. They have about 7 flights a day from Nairobi to LGG.
George Kagucia of Horaizo Blooms, a Kenyan grower of summer flowers based in Kinangop.
George Kagucia of Horaizo Blooms, a Kenyan grower of summer flowers based in Kinangop.
Winnie Macharia of Royal & Fresh Flowers. They grow roses and spray roses in Nyeri, Mount Kenya.
Winnie Macharia of Royal & Fresh Flowers. They grow roses and spray roses in Nyeri, Mount Kenya.
Brian and Michael of Kranian Farms. They grow a wide variety of summers in Kinangop.
Brian and Michael of Kranian Farms. They grow a wide variety of summers in Kinangop.
Elizabeth Muasya of Floriken Blooms.
Elizabeth Muasya of Floriken Blooms.
Consolidation company Jason
Consolidation company Jason
Meetings at Kiki Flowers
Meetings at Kiki Flowers
Stanley Mwangi and Ruth Mwangi with Melvin’s Obong’O of Imexia a flower buyer visiting the show.
Stanley Mwangi and Ruth Mwangi with Melvin’s Obong’O of Imexia a flower buyer visiting the show.
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The team of Valentine Growers. They grow intermediate roses in Limuru.
The team of Valentine Growers. They grow intermediate roses in Limuru.
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Kidist Wolde, of Tinaw Business one of the Ethiopian growers at the EHPEA stand with Tewodros Zwendie of EHPEA and Mizan Solomon of HPP Exhibitions.
Kidist Wolde, of Tinaw Business one of the Ethiopian growers at the EHPEA stand with Tewodros Zwendie of EHPEA and Mizan Solomon of HPP Exhibitions.
James Kanyari of Simbi Roses with their bronze award for best stand design in the perishables category. They grow roses in Thika.
James Kanyari of Simbi Roses with their bronze award for best stand design in the perishables category. They grow roses in Thika.
Bas ter Laare of Fresh Exchange meeting with customers. 
Bas ter Laare of Fresh Exchange meeting with customers. 
Arun Mishra of Shalimar Fresh. They produce a large assortment of summer flowers, make bouquets on site and are excited to announce that they just acquired Karaturi. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Arun Mishra of Shalimar Fresh. They produce a large assortment of summer flowers, make bouquets on site and are excited to announce that they just acquired Karaturi. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Part of the team of Agriplast, suppliers of plastic greenhouse covers and geomembrane dumliners.
Part of the team of Agriplast, suppliers of plastic greenhouse covers and geomembrane dumliners.
Annan Rosemary of Bella Flowers, a 65ha farm in Rwanda, roses and spray roses.
Annan Rosemary of Bella Flowers, a 65ha farm in Rwanda, roses and spray roses.
Job Katiech of Tradewinds Logistics and Dennis Orono of Fairways Cargo limited were also visiting the show.
Job Katiech of Tradewinds Logistics and Dennis Orono of Fairways Cargo limited were also visiting the show.
Meeting going on at Sanpac.
Meeting going on at Sanpac.
Meetings meetings and more meeetings.
Meetings meetings and more meeetings.
Kpluss Fertilizer Kenya.
Kpluss Fertilizer Kenya.
Raul Leal of SB Talee, this Colombian carnation breeder parenting many of its varieties. One of their varieties that is a new introduction is Canela, with a trendy color, Terra (on the right in the picture)
Raul Leal of SB Talee, this Colombian carnation breeder parenting many of its varieties. One of their varieties that is a new introduction is Canela, with a trendy color, Terra (on the right in the picture)
Aravind Harirao of Roseto, Sierra and Florenza. They grow roses, spray rose and just started growing summer flowers like chrysanthemums, gypsophila, limonium, hypericum, and silver dollar. They are growing these flowers on 4 farms in 3 altitudes.
Aravind Harirao of Roseto, Sierra and Florenza. They grow roses, spray rose and just started growing summer flowers like chrysanthemums, gypsophila, limonium, hypericum, and silver dollar. They are growing these flowers on 4 farms in 3 altitudes.
Kangourou paws
Kangourou paws
Abigael Biwott and Margaret Wangui of Red Lands roses, an expert in growing spray roses.
Abigael Biwott and Margaret Wangui of Red Lands roses, an expert in growing spray roses.
Jan Spek Rozen at the booth of Dümmen Orange, their agent in Kenya.
Jan Spek Rozen at the booth of Dümmen Orange, their agent in Kenya.
The team of. Greenspan Rivulis with clients.
The team of. Greenspan Rivulis with clients.
Anika Nkeroten and Skita Makena of Hortinews, a Kenyan horticultural news magazine.
Anika Nkeroten and Skita Makena of Hortinews, a Kenyan horticultural news magazine.
The team of Kikwetu, they grow premium roses in the highlands om Timau Kenya.
The team of Kikwetu, they grow premium roses in the highlands om Timau Kenya.
Joy and Wendy of Imani Flowers with silver the best stand design perishables award. They grow summer flowers, limoniums and kangaro paws in Nakuru.
Joy and Wendy of Imani Flowers with silver the best stand design perishables award. They grow summer flowers, limoniums and kangaro paws in Nakuru.
The team of Baraka Roses. They grow roses and 10 summer flower varieties in Ngorika.
The team of Baraka Roses. They grow roses and 10 summer flower varieties in Ngorika.
Dick van Raamsdonk of HPP Exhibitions. 
Dick van Raamsdonk of HPP Exhibitions. 
Doris Gatundu of Azalea Blooms, a consolidator of all kind of flowed from to Europe and the Middle East.
Doris Gatundu of Azalea Blooms, a consolidator of all kind of flowed from to Europe and the Middle East.
Omni Africulture talking with a customer.
Omni Africulture talking with a customer.
Meetings at Credible Blooms. 
Meetings at Credible Blooms. 
Joram Kariuki and Suan Kuria of Flawless Flowers, growing roses and summer flowers. 
Joram Kariuki and Suan Kuria of Flawless Flowers, growing roses and summer flowers. 
Pauline Njeru Joybella Oplilio of GreePro, specialised in the production of greenhouse materials.
Pauline Njeru Joybella Oplilio of GreePro, specialised in the production of greenhouse materials.
The team of React Cert Africa, a Kenya that certifies growers.
The team of React Cert Africa, a Kenya that certifies growers.
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Joseph Obango of Broban Export & Import Agencies. They grow and export summer flower and mainly supply to the Netherlands.
Joseph Obango of Broban Export & Import Agencies. They grow and export summer flower and mainly supply to the Netherlands.
Kenya Sprouts
Kenya Sprouts
Show floor. 
Show floor. 
The team of All Seasons Flowers talking to a friend.
The team of All Seasons Flowers talking to a friend.
Cedric Saborowski and Beth Kuria from Blooming Africa next to their delphinium Purple Heart of the delphinium devotion series. They also grow limonium, hydrangea and satire in Gilgil, Kenya. Together with 8 farms, they are exhibiting at the Fresh Exchange stand.
Cedric Saborowski and Beth Kuria from Blooming Africa next to their delphinium Purple Heart of the delphinium devotion series. They also grow limonium, hydrangea and satire in Gilgil, Kenya. Together with 8 farms, they are exhibiting at the Fresh Exchange stand.
Busy on the show floor.
Busy on the show floor.
Goos Bartels of Bartels Best with Delphinium Navy Blue of the Devotion series. This series consists of 4 varieties and more to come.
Goos Bartels of Bartels Best with Delphinium Navy Blue of the Devotion series. This series consists of 4 varieties and more to come.
Delphinium Puple Heart of the Delphinium Devolution series. 
Delphinium Puple Heart of the Delphinium Devolution series. 
Bas ter Laare and Meindert Roozendaal of Fresh Exchange, a collective of fourteen growers and seven present at the show. Meindert is of Sosiani, an Alstroemeria grower in Eldoret, Kenya.
Bas ter Laare and Meindert Roozendaal of Fresh Exchange, a collective of fourteen growers and seven present at the show. Meindert is of Sosiani, an Alstroemeria grower in Eldoret, Kenya.
Meetings at Horticultural Crop Decorate.
Meetings at Horticultural Crop Decorate.
With customer Elias Kaguchia, Eryngium grower who uses Oboya sleeves.
With customer Elias Kaguchia, Eryngium grower who uses Oboya sleeves.
This auction bucket manufactured by Oboya is getting along really well in the Kenyan market with high and still increasing demand,
This auction bucket manufactured by Oboya is getting along really well in the Kenyan market with high and still increasing demand,
The team of Manipal International Printing press Ltd. This company does self adhesive labels, flower sleeves, flexible packaging and laminates.
The team of Manipal International Printing press Ltd. This company does self adhesive labels, flower sleeves, flexible packaging and laminates.
The team of East African Business Company an agrochemical company based in Nairobi supplying growers in East Africa.
The team of East African Business Company an agrochemical company based in Nairobi supplying growers in East Africa.
The team of Astal Aviation talking with clients.
The team of Astal Aviation talking with clients.
Till the last day, aisles were crowded. 
Till the last day, aisles were crowded. 
Despite growers are diversifying their assortment with all kind of flowers. roses were still the main product on display. 
Despite growers are diversifying their assortment with all kind of flowers. roses were still the main product on display. 
Ranjeeta Rai, the Director of Heritage Flowers Limited with Bentley Red, a new variety of Select Breeding.
Ranjeeta Rai, the Director of Heritage Flowers Limited with Bentley Red, a new variety of Select Breeding.
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Genet Reta and Tewodros Zewdie of EHPEA with Mizan Solomon of HPP Exhibitions. At the EHPEA stand, several Ethiopian farms presented their products.
Genet Reta and Tewodros Zewdie of EHPEA with Mizan Solomon of HPP Exhibitions. At the EHPEA stand, several Ethiopian farms presented their products.