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  • Happy about the certification of substrate raw material peat (from left): Richard Bremmer, Technical Advisor RHP, Simon Tabeling, CEO of Hawita and David Thoelen, Program Manager Growing Media for GroupDC.

    IPM ESSEN 2025 Certification for substrate raw material peat from Hawita Baltic

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    Presentation of a prestigious certificate: SIA Hawita Baltic, the Latvian subsidiary of the Hawita Group, has officially received RHP Horticulture certification for its substrate peat during IPM ESSEN 2025. The Hawita Group is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality horticultural...

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  • The Landgard growers" cooperative celebrated the anniversary of the "1000 good reasons" initiative with a flowery birthday cake under the motto "10 years as unique as you!". CEO Oliver Mans had the honor of cutting the cake. 

    Impressions This was the Thursday of the fair in pictures

    The Thursday of IPM ESSEN is traditionally a very busy day. This year, the halls were once again full of trade visitors. The exhibitors were delighted with the positive mood and the great interest in the products on show. For many, the day of the fair extended into the late evening hours - with...

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  • Ten companies from the production and export sectors will be represented at Costa Rica"s joint stand in Hall 1. Promoter Daniela Escobar will be happy to answer any questions.

    IPM ESSEN 2025 Great variety at the joint stands of Costa Rica and the USA

    The international joint stands are a visitor magnet at IPM ESSEN at Messe Essen. This is because they offer trade visitors to the world's leading trade fair a unique opportunity to discover country-specific plants and technical innovations from different parts of the world in a compact format. 13...

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  • A good atmosphere and full halls - IPM ESSEN 2025 really warmed up yesterday.

    Impressions The good mood at the 41st IPM ESSEN in pictures

    Today, everyone at the 41st IPM ESSEN has really warmed up. The flower and plant professionals are enjoying the spruced-up trade fair halls and the interested visitors are finding a variety of information and exciting products. Full halls make for happy faces. We have put together a few great...

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    • There are many development opportunities open to young horticultural trainees.

      IPM ESSEN 2025 Forum "Beruf+Zukunft" shows perspectives

      The "Profession+Future" forum at IPM ESSEN offers valuable inspiration for anyone interested in professional and career paths in horticulture. Speakers will report on their career paths and present their current activities. The event will take place this Thursday from 10.30 a.m. in the New...

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    • The coveted ‘Gold Rose’ award was presented to La Gaitana Farms by Daan de Vries, CEO of Headline Sponsor MPS, at the AIPH IGOTY Awards Ceremony 2025 at IPM ESSEN.

      AIPH Award La Gaitana Farms is International Grower of the Year

      La Gaitana Farms, a Colombian carnation grower, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2025 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). The coveted ‘Gold Rose’ award was presented to La Gaitana Farms by Daan de Vries, CEO of Headline Sponsor...

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  • In Hall 3, Stand 3A28, the company H. Nitsch & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG Technik für Gartenbau und Baumschulen is celebrating its 130th anniversary at IPM ESSEN.

    Anniversary Nitsch & Sohn have been partners to the industry for 130 years

    A long tradition: The company H. Nitsch & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG Technik für Gartenbau und Baumschulen is celebrating its 130th anniversary at IPM ESSEN. In Hall 3, Stand 3A28, trade visitors can find out about film greenhouses, gardening supplies, greenhouse technology, Filclair film tunnels and many...

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  • The IPM trade fair tour visiting the Landgard stand, people from left: Andreas Kröger (Vice President of the Central Horticultural Association), Josef Mennigmann (President of the North Rhine-Westphalia Gardening, Landscaping and Sports Field Construction Association), Oliver P. Kuhrt (Managing Director of Messe Essen), Anne-Marie Bals (German Flower Fairy 2024/25), Oliver Mans, (CEO of Landgard eG), Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf (President of the Central Horticultural Association), Bert Schmitz, (CEO of Landgard eG), Bert Schmitz, (President of the Central Horticultural Association).V.), Bert Schmitz (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Landgard eG).

    Landgard at the IPM 2025 Diverse, fluffy and with a special birthday

    Successful start to Landgard's dual presence with the spring edition of the Order Days in Hall 1A and the trade fair stand in Hall 1: visitors can expect an extravagant look, creative marketing ideas and a wide range of green products. This Thursday from 5 p.m., guests can look forward to a very...

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    • The French exhibitors invited journalists to get to know their new products on IPM Wednesday.

      IPM ESSEN 2025 Great variety at the joint stands of France, Belgium and India

      The international joint stands are a visitor magnet at IPM ESSEN at Messe Essen. This is because they offer trade visitors to the world's leading trade fair a unique opportunity to discover typical national plants and technical innovations from different parts of the world in a compact format. 13...

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  • Impressions from the first day of IPM ESSEN

    Images The first day of the fair in pictures

    IPM ESSEN got off to a great start in its 41st year. The trade fair has become even more beautiful, colourful and diverse in 2025. We have put together some particularly nice impressions from the first day for you in a picture gallery. Click through and rejoice with us that the fair continues...

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  • Ceremonial opening of IPM Essen 2025 (from left to right: Silke Gorißen, Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf, Oliver P. Kuhrt, flower fairy Anne-Marie Bals, Andreas Kröger).

    IPM ESSEN 2025 41st leading trade fair for horticulture officially opened

    The 41st International Plant Fair (IPM) has started and welcomes trade visitors from all over the world to Messe Essen. Until Friday, more than 1,400 exhibitors from around 50 countries will be showcasing their products from the fields of plants, technology, floristry and equipment. Numerous...

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  • Kientzler GmbH & Co. KG"s new bitterwort variety, the Lewisia cotyledon hybrid "Sunset Glow", KG won the audience award at IPM Innovations 2025.

    IPM Innovations 2025 Kientzler's new bitterwort variety is a crowd pleaser

    The bright flowers, ranging from pink to orange-red, impressed the trade visitors. Kientzler GmbH & Co. KG's new bitterwort variety, the Lewisia cotyledon hybrid 'Sunset Glow', KG won the audience award at IPM Innovations 2025. The bedding and balcony plants for spring come from the breeders...

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  • A project from the metropolis of Lyon in France received the Green Cities Europe Award from the European Nurserystock Association (ENA). "LES JARDINS DE PRE GAUDRY" convinced the jury.

    IPM ESSEN 2025 The Green Cities Europe Award goes to France

    The renowned Green Cities Europe Award goes to France this year. The award was presented during IPM ESSEN 2025 to "LES JARDINS DE PRE GAUDRY" (translated: The Gardens of Pre Gaudry), submitted by the metropolis of Lyon. Second and third place went to entries from Italy and Poland.

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  • Roses line the way: BGI e.V. celebrates its 60th anniversary and kicks off the anniversary year with a "Walk of Roses" in Hall 1.

    BGI Trade Center Flower Wholesalers Celebrate 60th Birthday with many Roses

    The exhibitors at the Trade Center of the Association of the German Flower, Wholesaling and Import Trade (BGI) have started at IPM ESSEN with pleasant anticipation and positive expectations. This year, 26 companies and organizations will present themselves at the joint booth for the international...

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  • Greeted and informed the trade press in advance (from left): Klaus Götz, President of the German Florists" Association (FDF), Oliver P. Kuhrt, Managing Director of Messe Essen GmbH, Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf, President of the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) and the North Rhine-Westphalia State Horticultural Association as well as Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of IPM ESSEN, and Klaus Gaumann, Director of Marketing, Product Management & Retail Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG. with moderator Helena Felixberger.

    Pictures IPM Impressions: That was the construction Monday

    IPM ESSEN 2025 will not start until Tuesday, January 28th - right? Yes - and no, because the exhibitors come to the exhibition center days in advance to set up. And so, especially on the day before the opening, on Monday, there was a lot going on in halls 1 to 8, as you can see in the pictures.

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  • Every day, exhibitors offer the audience practical lectures and panel discussions about the future, production and industry in the young plant sector in the new gardeners" forum in Hall 2. Lubera Edibles will kick things off today at 10:30 a.m. with the topic “Passion for edible plants!”

    IPM ESSEN 2025 Presentations and panel discussions in the new Gardeners' Forum

    For commercial horticulture, a visit to the world's leading trade fair for the green industry is particularly worthwhile: at the new Gardeners' Forum in Hall 2, exhibitors will be informing the public about the future, production and industry in the young plant sector in practical lectures and...

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  • The Spanish exhibitors are taking up a large area with their joint stand and have brought an impressive range of Mediterranean shrubs.

    IPM ESSEN Wide variety at the joint stands of Spain, Israel and Turkey

    The international joint stands are a magnet for visitors at IPM ESSEN at Messe Essen. This is because they offer trade visitors to the world's leading trade fair a unique opportunity to discover typical plants and technical innovations from different parts of the world in a compact way. 13 nations...

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  • IPM ESSEN 2025 Event overview

    Here you will find an overview of events organized by Messe Essen and by associations and organizations.

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