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

The Innovation Center Horticultural Technology in hall 4 is a forum where trade visitors can expand their knowledge of current and future-oriented technology topics, such as sustainability, peat reduction, automation and energy. The forum is accompanied by an exciting supporting program.

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...

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...

From today, the Kleeschulte Erden stand in Hall 3 (3E26) will be full of color: up to and including Thursday, artist Susanne Berger will be illustrating a 4 x 5 meter picture live. The theme is substrates.

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...

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), in collaboration with Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, presents the latest edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2024 .

GARDEN Centre Association (GCA) members’ latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures show December was up 3.75% when compared to 2023 and the year was at + 3.26%.

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.

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...

Fleuroselect is proud to present the latest Gold Medal winners! Each of these breeding breakthroughs obtained an outstanding score in innovation, beauty and garden performance in the Fleuroselect annual trial, and convinced our judges to award the coveted Gold Medal. Keep an eye on these winners!

IPM ESSEN from 28 to 31 January 2025 will provide a preview of what the green sector can expect in the coming year. Exhibitors from around 50 countries will present their innovative products and services in the fields of plants, technology, floristry and garden features at Messe Essen.

Myplant & Garden, the leading international green industry trade fair in Italy, will return from February 19 to 21, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho with an expanded and innovation-packed edition.

Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has given the green light to introduce a General Binding Declaration (GBD) for collective consumer communications from 1 January 2025.

In February, Smiemans Projecten will realise another garden centre for the Norwegian chain Hageland. This time, Hageland Tilseth in Volda will be thoroughly renovated and extended.

This year, Green Cities Europe will again present an award for the most innovative greening project in Europe. The Green Cities Award is an initiative of the European Nurserystock Association (ENA) and its Green Cities Europe campaign, that highlights successful and innovative green infrastructure...

During a year full of global instability and social debates about flower and plant production, Plantion is heading towards a turnover increase of almost 8 per cent. Plantion aims to continue to grow in the coming years with a combination of innovative physical and digital purchasing options.