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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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  • 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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  • Show Your Colours Award for  Heinje tree nurseries: Managing Director Sebastian Heinje took home the coveted trophy from BIZZ Holland for the hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata "Groundbreaker® Blush".<br>

    Show Your Colors Award Coveted award for Heinje Nurseries

    The "Show Your Colors Award" goes to Edewecht this year. Managing Director Sebastian Heinje took home the coveted trophy from BIZZ Holland for the Hydrangea paniculata 'Groundbreaker® Blush'. Second place went to the strawberry Fragaria x ananassa Duch from ABZ Seeds, while third place went to...

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  • INNOVATION CENTER FOR HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY Network works on medicinal cannabis

    Interested in the german cannabis market? Then the Cannabis-Net stand in the Innovation Center Horticultural Technology, Hall 4, is certainly a worthwhile destination. The international innovation network was founded in 2019, is based at the renowned University of Hohenheim and is funded by the...

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  • 13 nations - including Belgium - will be represented with their stands and offer cross-border inspiration.

    IPM ESSEN 2025 14 joint stands show plant novelties and technical innovations

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

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  • Martina Mensing-Meckelburg, President of the Verband Deutscher Garten-Center e. V., and presenter Fenia Hirsch, at the recording of the IPM ESSEN podcast "FROM THE GREENHOUSE". Today, visitors can once again watch the current productions in the IPM Discovery Center Hall 5. Most of the recordings will be published after the IPM.

    FROM THE GREENHOUSE IPM podcast continues after the trade fair

    In the official IPM podcast FROM THE GREENHOUSE, experts and innovative minds from the green sector have their say in exciting interviews and discussion rounds. The podcast highlights current trends, challenges and forward-looking developments. Two podcast episodes have already been published, the...

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  • Flower Council of Holland will be represented in Hall 1, Stand 1E22, and will be offering presentations, among other things.<br>

    Flower Council of Holland Presentations on research results and trends

    The Flower Council of Holland will be present at IPM with a stand in Hall 1, Stand 1E22 with international consumer marketing and communication about flowers and plants. The aim of the Flower Council of Holland is to stimulate demand on behalf of growers and retailers in the Netherlands by...

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  • After a dreary winter, 2024 will once again show that people long for spring and colors. Trend researchers advised using powerful colors such as red, magenta and orange for flowers and plants to provide much-needed positive impulses in view of the uncertain global situation.

    Market Report on IPM ESSEN 2025 Horticulture Faces Challenging Times with Confidence

    After the exceptional years for horticulture during the COVID-19 pandemic, which far exceeded all expectations, the market in Germany has been gradually returning to normal since 2022. By 2023, the market volume for flowers and plants in Germany had already declined by nearly 4% to €8.6 billion...

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    Germany “Endless Green Variety” at IPM ESSEN 2025

    From January 28 to 31, 2025, Messe Essen will once again become the hub of international horticulture. Under the motto “Endless Green Variety”, IPM ESSEN presents the entire value chain of the industry for the 41st time.

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    IPM ESSEN 2025 14 joint stands inspire visitors at IPM ESSEN 2025

    The international joint stands are a major draw at IPM ESSEN, taking place from January 28 to January 31 at Messe Essen. These stands provide trade visitors with a unique opportunity to explore region-specific plants and technical innovations from various parts of the world—all in one compact...

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