The 21st edition of the Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai derive to a close yesterday . The show took off on Saturday , April 20 , with aisle full of visitors who were eager to see what the more than 900 exhibiting companies were present . Over the years , the fair has grown and visitant numbers have been on the raise . It ponder the economic ontogenesis of this country and the likely many see to enter the land .
The Hortiflorexpo is regarded as one of the largest horticultural display in China and attract visitor from all over the world . It is one of the most crucial shows for many company to see how the Chinese securities industry is grow , to move into the market , to get to know new clients and to play existing clients from all over Asia . The show alternate between host cities Beijing and Shanghai . This class , it was Shanghai ’s turn . So , what did the exhibitors think ?
expo storey ( one of the four halls )
Professional exercise set - upOverall , the exhibitioner seem to be pleased with the show . Not only the size of the show increased , the visual appearance of the show improved too . According to many , the set - up of the entire show and the Booth were more professional than previous editions . " company were eager to learn how to present themselves and it prove that they invested in it this year " , many state .
Who’swho?Over the three days , the show receive many visitors , but recognizing who is who was sometimes a challenge for the foreign exhibitors . The expo is held for three days , of which the first two days are only reserve for the professional visitors , and the third subject to the public . So , for many shower , the first two mean solar day are the most important . However , many - and peculiarly the foreign breeder and growers - were not certain if the option was that strict , as many visitors were admit pictures . Are they just flower - have sex citizenry or professional in the diligence ? Almost every one of these exhibitioner had an translator , but when they were not there , it was very difficult for them to estimate whether it ’s a potential stock breeder / importer or not .
Easter weekendA major drawback of this twelvemonth ’s show was the timing . It was n’t just a weekend - for many country it was the Easter weekend , and fit in to several exhibitors this might have recoup some foreigner from visiting the show . Next yr , when the show will be held in Beijing , it will not be in a weekend and not during Easter . Then it will take place from Tuesday April 7 until Thursday April 9 .
Viscon introduce turn - key solutionsAt IPM Shanghai 2019 Viscon Group had the purity to present its automation solution at the Dutch embassy political party on April 20th . With the speech Viscon celebrated decades of experience with Chinese horticultural caller . Viscon value the long - condition stability of relationships with Chinese horticultural caller and was therefore proud to present Viscon ’s automation solutions in the agro and ( non-)food sector during the Dutch embassy party at IPM Shanghai .
Robbert Jan in ‘ t Veld , sales event coach for Visser Horti Systems – which is one of the girl companies within the Viscon Group – is affirmative about the organization ’s future in China . “ We reckon forrader to keep the foresighted - terminus relationship with Taiwanese horticultural companies ” , he explained . “ Thanks to our consistent efforts we will be able to provide high - quality support to Chinese companies locally . ”
Photo reportFloralDaily was also present to make a photo account of the show and to learn more about the Formosan floriculture industry and its trends . On Wednesday , the story will be published . Here are already some photos to get an impression .
Mike Samilian and Richard de Quisada see the demand for peat moss increase every year . Lambert has been selling its products to China for about 5 twelvemonth now and they also have an agent in Guangzhou . In China , they currently betray the canonic products , but in the future , they expect to sell more specific intersection for specific crops .
Jerome Patault and Michael Nordlohne of Pöppelmann . They ’ve been exhibiting at the Hortiflor Expo since 2004 and render several allocator and have direct customers all over China . The show is a unspoiled opportunity for them to meet their existing and new clients - not only from China , but also from other parts of Asia . Regarding trends in the kitty , Jerome sees that the thermoform potbelly are becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that more and more is being automate . " Our thermoform pots work very well on potting machines . "
Ravi and Naren Patel of Subati Flowers are exporting a part of their Kenyan grow pink wine to China for about 4 year now . " ab initio , we had some challenges with the language barrier , but over the year , we established good relationships . " to differentiate from the domestic output , which has better and grown over the last geezerhood , Subati supplies dissimilar roses , embodiment and colors than the Chinese are used to . " They are not used to spray , other than standard colors and shapes . " Ravi and Naren expect their sale to this country to increase . " Everyone is used to export and now they need to check to import and wield heyday . "
Woodea Wang of KG Systems sees the company growing step by step in the Taiwanese food market . " The gain of project cost and/or the lack of labor flux with the scarceness of land issue in a in high spirits need for automation and efficiency . "
Eduardo Chirboga of Esmeralda Farms presenting a bombastic variety of flowers . This Ecuadorian grower has been export to China for about 9 years now . The rainbow gyp is one of the flowers that is doing very well in China . " We were the ones who take off to tint the Gypsophila , and it turned out to be a success . " On top of that , they also keep several bloom , other than roses , and they are the only producer in Latin America of the rice flower .
Ida Zhang , Savio Ma and Gerard Lentjes of Armada . Last yr , they found Armada China in Shanghai and they are now for the first meter exhibiting with their society at the Hortiflor Expo .
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