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  • Italy Spectacular Floralies from April 24th to May 4th in Genova

    The beauty, colors and scents of Euroflora - 13th International Exhibition of Plants and Flowers, the only Italian event among the European floralies recognized by AIPH - International Association of Horticultural Producers - will shine in Genoa from April 24th to May 4th 2025.

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  • Renovation at garden centre Ruxley Manor.

    Great Britain „I wish we had renovated earlier“

    At Ruxley Manor, one of England’s most iconic garden centres, preparations are underway for an important renovation. Smiemans spoke to Andrew Evans, Managing Director of Ruxley Manor, about the upcoming project and the impact it will have on the garden centre.

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  • IPM ESSEN 2025 impressed visitors with a revised supporting program that combined knowledge transfer, innovation and networking to create added value.

    Germany IPM ESSEN 2025 records significant increase in visitors

    This year, IPM ESSEN confirmed its role as the world's leading innovation platform and powerful industry driver. From January 28 to 31, 2025, the global horticultural industry gathered at the Messe Essen exhibition grounds.

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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

      IPM Essen

      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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