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Proflora, Bogota, Colombia

Genoveva Pombo of Asocolflores welcoming everyone.
Genoveva Pombo of Asocolflores welcoming everyone.
This year, the opening ceremony was less formal and shorter than other years. A large interest.
This year, the opening ceremony was less formal and shorter than other years. A large interest.
Augusto Solano, President of Asocolflores, the organizers of the trade show, welcoming every one and looking back at the last 30 years. Did you know that Proflora started in cattle stalls?
Augusto Solano, President of Asocolflores, the organizers of the trade show, welcoming every one and looking back at the last 30 years. Did you know that Proflora started in cattle stalls?
During the welcoming ceremony, Lucie Velez was recognized for her efforts in the industry.
During the welcoming ceremony, Lucie Velez was recognized for her efforts in the industry.
Son Daniel Velez accepted the award.
Son Daniel Velez accepted the award.
Visitors taking pictures of the varieties that participated in the Outstanding Varieties competition.
Visitors taking pictures of the varieties that participated in the Outstanding Varieties competition.
Proflora opens with a bang
Proflora opens with a bang
Unfortunately no sound with this picture.
Unfortunately no sound with this picture.
Ferdinando Brito, Lorena Rosales, and Patricio Brito of EBF, opening a new business in Colombia.
Ferdinando Brito, Lorena Rosales, and Patricio Brito of EBF, opening a new business in Colombia.
The team of IP handlers. This year they are celebrating 10 years of Colombian service.
The team of IP handlers. This year they are celebrating 10 years of Colombian service.
Alejandro Umaña, Natalia Herrera and Liliana Echeverria of Ball SB.
Alejandro Umaña, Natalia Herrera and Liliana Echeverria of Ball SB.
Francisco Valenzuela and Claudia Ante of Urbinati. They represent Urbinati in Latin America for four years now.
Francisco Valenzuela and Claudia Ante of Urbinati. They represent Urbinati in Latin America for four years now.
Michelle Cumba, Jose David Echeverri, and Yeison Julian Areiza of Koen Pack. They are presenting the four themes about the planet. And each trend they try to cover with their products.
Michelle Cumba, Jose David Echeverri, and Yeison Julian Areiza of Koen Pack. They are presenting the four themes about the planet. And each trend they try to cover with their products.
The team of FedEx. They have a 48 to 72 hour delivery time for the flower industry.
The team of FedEx. They have a 48 to 72 hour delivery time for the flower industry.
Daniela Navarro of Selecta Cut Flowers. They have a new assortment of gerberas and a new carnation filler inspire collection, named the Solandis Sweeties collection. They both are launched at Proflora.
Daniela Navarro of Selecta Cut Flowers. They have a new assortment of gerberas and a new carnation filler inspire collection, named the Solandis Sweeties collection. They both are launched at Proflora.
Ricardo Jaramillo and Sahin Nahim of New Bloom Solutions were also at the show where they interviewed exhibitors and visitors for their New Bloom Show.
Ricardo Jaramillo and Sahin Nahim of New Bloom Solutions were also at the show where they interviewed exhibitors and visitors for their New Bloom Show.
Elizabeth Zambrana and Eli Perez of Rosamina, a grower of proteas and foliage, but also make bouquets and arrangements with third party products.
Elizabeth Zambrana and Eli Perez of Rosamina, a grower of proteas and foliage, but also make bouquets and arrangements with third party products.
Micha Danziger talking with visitors.
Micha Danziger talking with visitors.
Hans Glorie of Royal van Zanten, Presenting their Liber Lilies, their pollen free varieties.
Hans Glorie of Royal van Zanten, Presenting their Liber Lilies, their pollen free varieties.
Kees Gram en Tjomme Gerbranda of Royal Van Zanten presenting Bonita and the new Bonita Sunny and Bonita Orange.
Kees Gram en Tjomme Gerbranda of Royal Van Zanten presenting Bonita and the new Bonita Sunny and Bonita Orange.
Luis Mariano Botero of Breier and Kees Gram of Royal Van Zanten.
Luis Mariano Botero of Breier and Kees Gram of Royal Van Zanten.
Monica Useche of Suntory Flowers. BluOcean is their highlight at the booth. The new stems have been shipped to the US mid-September. Reactions are very positive and they receive a lot of attention at the show!
Monica Useche of Suntory Flowers. BluOcean is their highlight at the booth. The new stems have been shipped to the US mid-September. Reactions are very positive and they receive a lot of attention at the show!
The team of Breier with Mary Poppins, Red Cross and Dollar as their higlights.
The team of Breier with Mary Poppins, Red Cross and Dollar as their higlights.
This double flowered lilies are from the Lucky series of Royal Van Zanten, pollen-free.
This double flowered lilies are from the Lucky series of Royal Van Zanten, pollen-free.
The team of Fresh Portal were also visiting the show.
The team of Fresh Portal were also visiting the show.
The team of Matiz, presenting their new varieties. This Ecuador farm introduced the new varieties to the farm over the lasts months. In total they planted 8 new varieties. By the end of this year they will have full production of them. More on this later in FloralDaily.
The team of Matiz, presenting their new varieties. This Ecuador farm introduced the new varieties to the farm over the lasts months. In total they planted 8 new varieties. By the end of this year they will have full production of them. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Julian Perez of Major FD and Florius, one of the few growers in the Coffee region in Colombia. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Julian Perez of Major FD and Florius, one of the few growers in the Coffee region in Colombia. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Juan Pablo García and Paola Viviana Calderon of Paardekooper, With their new sustainable sleeve, made out of sugar cane pulp.
Juan Pablo García and Paola Viviana Calderon of Paardekooper, With their new sustainable sleeve, made out of sugar cane pulp.
Logiztik Alliance Group joins KLM’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel program from their Colombia office after becoming the first company in the Americas to join the program in both cargo and passenger divisions from their Ecuador office in 2022. At Proflora, the official agreement between KLM’s cargo VP and Logiztik Alliance Group Commercial VP took place.
Logiztik Alliance Group joins KLM’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel program from their Colombia office after becoming the first company in the Americas to join the program in both cargo and passenger divisions from their Ecuador office in 2022. At Proflora, the official agreement between KLM’s cargo VP and Logiztik Alliance Group Commercial VP took place.
David de Haas of Logiztik Alliance Group and Adriaan den Heuer of KLM.
David de Haas of Logiztik Alliance Group and Adriaan den Heuer of KLM.
Alejandra Fernandez and Bas Pellenaars of Dümmen Orange Latam with part if the new varieties, like the full barberatos series that they are presenting at show.
Alejandra Fernandez and Bas Pellenaars of Dümmen Orange Latam with part if the new varieties, like the full barberatos series that they are presenting at show.
The team of FloraLife, promoting their sea freight shipment protocol, their new catalog of Oasis floral products and the Ethelred sensitive treatment products.
The team of FloraLife, promoting their sea freight shipment protocol, their new catalog of Oasis floral products and the Ethelred sensitive treatment products.
Diego Cardona of Danziger next to to their chrysanthemum assortment.
Diego Cardona of Danziger next to to their chrysanthemum assortment. 
Pedro José Sáenz of Analpes, a supplier of machines to the flower, fruit and cannabis industry.
Pedro José Sáenz of Analpes, a supplier of machines to the flower, fruit and cannabis industry.
Fredy Rincon, Philipp Schuler of Ipack, Jorien Plak-Schouten of Havatec and Rocio Guzman of IPack. At the exhibition they present the cooperation between these two companies in Colombia. More about this cooperation, later in FloralDaily.
Fredy Rincon, Philipp Schuler of Ipack, Jorien Plak-Schouten of Havatec and Rocio Guzman of IPack. At the exhibition they present the cooperation between these two companies in Colombia. More about this cooperation, later in FloralDaily.
Jorge Gonzalez of Svensson Mexico presenting the Xsect, “the best anti thrip net with excellent airflow capacity.”
Jorge Gonzalez of Svensson Mexico presenting the Xsect, “the best anti thrip net with excellent airflow capacity.”
Andres Olier of Don Eusebjo presenting novelties in pastel colors and they are planning to introduce special modifications to the regular varieties that will create unique varieties.
Andres Olier of Don Eusebjo presenting novelties in pastel colors and they are planning to introduce special modifications to the regular varieties that will create unique varieties.
Pieter Landman (in the middle), together with Ada Van der Wereld and Roos van Leyenhorst of Elite Flower, known as the largest floral organization in the world. Pieter, Directeur business development at the company, designed this booth in includes over 30,000 stems are used Ada and Roos helped to realize this design. The Veggie (see the green rose) was one of the highlights at the booth. Special about this variety? Landman: “Vaselife and the color. Green is a neutral color but at the same time pops out in arrangements.”
Pieter Landman (in the middle), together with Ada Van der Wereld and Roos van Leyenhorst of Elite Flower, known as the largest floral organization in the world. Pieter, Directeur business development at the company, designed this booth in includes over 30,000 stems are used Ada and Roos helped to realize this design. The Veggie (see the green rose) was one of the highlights at the booth. Special about this variety? Landman: “Vaselife and the color. Green is a neutral color but at the same time pops out in arrangements.”
Ana Maria Quiñones of Infinity Breeding with Pieter Landman, next to a new red variety. “It is a pure red with a velvet layer. Even when in the supermarkt with neon light stays red. So, a true red. On top of that, it has a stem with hardly thorns.”2024 will be available for the growers. “It is variety for bouquets As it fills the bouquet very nicely.”
Ana Maria Quiñones of Infinity Breeding with Pieter Landman, next to a new red variety. “It is a pure red with a velvet layer. Even when in the supermarkt with neon light stays red. So, a true red. On top of that, it has a stem with hardly thorns.”2024 will be available for the growers. “It is variety for bouquets As it fills the bouquet very nicely.”
Juan Carlos Naranjo and Daphne Hoogeveen of Floritec, next to the Zippo series. They just added a white to it.
Juan Carlos Naranjo and Daphne Hoogeveen of Floritec, next to the Zippo series. They just added a white to it.
Exhibition floor.
Exhibition floor.
Crowded aisles, particularly on the second day.
Crowded aisles, particularly on the second day.
Jose Mantilla of Much Flowers, Carlos Castillo of NIRP, Jose Ignacio of Anne Flowers and Javier Mantilla of Much Flowers were visiting the show.
Jose Mantilla of Much Flowers, Carlos Castillo of NIRP, Jose Ignacio of Anne Flowers and Javier Mantilla of Much Flowers were visiting the show.
Betty Velandia and Pola Coba of HilverdaFlorist, with their most famous flowers, Scabiosa Dali and Helleborus Magnificent Bells, in the stand, attracting a lot of attention.
Betty Velandia and Pola Coba of HilverdaFlorist, with their most famous flowers, Scabiosa Dali and Helleborus Magnificent Bells, in the stand, attracting a lot of attention.
The announcement of the winners of the Outstanding Varieties Competition. See here the link to all winners: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9565730/an-award-filled-day-at-proflora-2023/
The announcement of the winners of the Outstanding Varieties Competition. See here the link to all winners: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9565730/an-award-filled-day-at-proflora-2023/
Angela Gomez and Diego Vargas of La Gaitana Farms with their customer from Poland Kees van Rijn of Bart Kwiaty in the middle.
Angela Gomez and Diego Vargas of La Gaitana Farms with their customer from Poland Kees van Rijn of Bart Kwiaty in the middle.
Lambros Assariotakis and Dimitrios Millios of Plastika Kritis, for the first time at the exhibition as exhibitors at Proflora. “We are here to introduce our high-quality plastic to Colombia.”
Lambros Assariotakis and Dimitrios Millios of Plastika Kritis, for the first time at the exhibition as exhibitors at Proflora. “We are here to introduce our high-quality plastic to Colombia.”
Felipe Saldarriaga of Green Bouquet, growing Israeli ruscus on three farms. After pandemic, they significantly grown in production, almost doubled, because the market was so demanding. They started with 7ha and currently, they have 12 ha in production. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Felipe Saldarriaga of Green Bouquet, growing Israeli ruscus on three farms. After pandemic, they significantly grown in production, almost doubled, because the market was so demanding. They started with 7ha and currently, they have 12 ha in production. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Mauricio Jiménez and Gianfranco Fenoglio of Florente, breeders of ranunculus who recently introduced their first commercial varieties. More on this company later on FloralDaily.
Mauricio Jiménez and Gianfranco Fenoglio of Florente, breeders of ranunculus who recently introduced their first commercial varieties. More on this company later on FloralDaily.
Some of the ranunculus varieties of Florente.
Some of the ranunculus varieties of Florente.
Daniel Velez of Suasuque. They presented a lot of new new varieties, Tangerine, Fashionista, and Martini are some of them. What’s again becoming more popular is white, even in the fall, he says. Most of their flowers go to Italy.
Daniel Velez of Suasuque. They presented a lot of new new varieties, Tangerine, Fashionista, and Martini are some of them. What’s again becoming more popular is white, even in the fall, he says. Most of their flowers go to Italy.
Sunny Yellow of Suasuque. Yellow used to be a difficult color, he say, but he sees a good tendency for greenish in alstroemeria with yellow flowers.
Sunny Yellow of Suasuque. Yellow used to be a difficult color, he say, but he sees a good tendency for greenish in alstroemeria with yellow flowers.
Alejandro Bayona of Golden Flowers, an importer in Miami.
Alejandro Bayona of Golden Flowers, an importer in Miami.
The team of Plazoleta. Their variety Tessa won Gran Champeon.
The team of Plazoleta. Their variety Tessa won Gran Champeon.
Camilo and Pablo Bazzani of Plazoleta next to Tessa, the Grand Champion of the show.
Camilo and Pablo Bazzani of Plazoleta next to Tessa, the Grand Champion of the show.
Martin Yepes, Tina Maya and Jaap Stelder of WAC. Yepes and Maya represent WAC, Perfotec and Steenvoorde in Colombia and Ecuador with their company Floria Plant Experts.
Martin Yepes, Tina Maya and Jaap Stelder of WAC. Yepes and Maya represent WAC, Perfotec and Steenvoorde in Colombia and Ecuador with their company Floria Plant Experts.
A lot of pictures taken at the iconic stand of Ecuagarden. Do you know which Disney movie it is? Yes, Belle an the Beast
A lot of pictures taken at the iconic stand of Ecuagarden. Do you know which Disney movie it is? Yes, Belle an the Beast
Networking at stand events.
Networking at stand events.
Nino and his son Francesco Barille of Barille from Italy were also visiting the show.
Nino and his son Francesco Barille of Barille from Italy were also visiting the show.
Eduardo Chiriboga, Lorenz Fernandes and Andres Flores of Sunshine Bouquet. One of the biggest flower group in the world. Around 1700 ha in Ecuador and Colombia combined.
Eduardo Chiriboga, Lorenz Fernandes and Andres Flores of Sunshine Bouquet. One of the biggest flower group in the world. Around 1700 ha in Ecuador and Colombia combined.
Busy aisles.
Busy aisles.
The team of Gambur Flowers, they are specialised in the production of carnations.
The team of Gambur Flowers, they are specialised in the production of carnations.
The team of La Gaitana Farms with their awards.
The team of La Gaitana Farms with their awards.
George Ortega of Matina in front of 2.5 meters of Freedom roses. Matina has grown 30% in acreage to 40 ha.
George Ortega of Matina in front of 2.5 meters of Freedom roses. Matina has grown 30% in acreage to 40 ha.
United Selections with Könst Alstroemeria for the first time at Proflora with their combined booth.
United Selections with Könst Alstroemeria for the first time at Proflora with their combined booth.
Aviram Krell of Plantador Colombia presenting a new water treatment machine from an Israeli manufacturer that they just started to distribute in Colombia. More on this later on FloralDaily.
Aviram Krell of Plantador Colombia presenting a new water treatment machine from an Israeli manufacturer that they just started to distribute in Colombia. More on this later on FloralDaily.
The team of Plantador Colombia next to their winning variety.
The team of Plantador Colombia next to their winning variety.
Jurjen Ilsink of Interplant and Aviram Krell of Plantador Colombia presenting the Hashtag collection, which received a lot of attention at the show. It is bred by Interplant and Plantador is showing it for the first time in Latin America. According to them, Inspiration, innovation and differentiation, is what this collection is all about.
Jurjen Ilsink of Interplant and Aviram Krell of Plantador Colombia presenting the Hashtag collection, which received a lot of attention at the show. It is bred by Interplant and Plantador is showing it for the first time in Latin America. According to them, Inspiration, innovation and differentiation, is what this collection is all about.
Another variety that received a lot of attention at the Plantador stand was Shocking Blue. For the first time showed it on Ecuador in March and it is already sold out till 2025
Another variety that received a lot of attention at the Plantador stand was Shocking Blue. For the first time showed it on Ecuador in March and it is already sold out till 2025
Breakfast event at Alexandra farms, click on the following link for more information and pictures of the event: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9566064/david-austin-roses-what-makes-them-thrive/
Breakfast event at Alexandra farms, click on the following link for more information and pictures of the event: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9566064/david-austin-roses-what-makes-them-thrive/
The team Maersk. Their theme for Proflora is to discover the wonders of the ageless flowers.
The team Maersk. Their theme for Proflora is to discover the wonders of the ageless flowers.
The team of Flores de la Victoria, a farm that is growing chrysanthemums. Sunflowers, ruscus and statice in Rionegro, Colombia.
The team of Flores de la Victoria, a farm that is growing chrysanthemums. Sunflowers, ruscus and statice in Rionegro, Colombia.
Sergio Quintero Botero of San Francisco Gardens, a grower of hydrangeas in Rionegro Colombia.
Sergio Quintero Botero of San Francisco Gardens, a grower of hydrangeas in Rionegro Colombia.
The team of Silvestres. They just obtained Global GAP cerification. More on this later in FloralDaily.
The team of Silvestres. They just obtained Global GAP cerification. More on this later in FloralDaily.
The team of Deliflor Americas. Showing thee new categories they have. Namely Ballhias, Full Fillers and Margriet.
The team of Deliflor Americas. Showing thee new categories they have. Namely Ballhias, Full Fillers and Margriet.
Gustavo Montejo of Royal Flowers in Ecuador, part of the Elite Flowers Group.
Gustavo Montejo of Royal Flowers in Ecuador, part of the Elite Flowers Group.
The team of Natuflora with Freedom.
The team of Natuflora with Freedom.
The team of Colibri. This carnation grower, showed all their varieties at the show.
The team of Colibri. This carnation grower, showed all their varieties at the show.
Guillermo Machecha of Varaga Farms. Chrysanthemums, sun flowers, hydrangea, asters and ruscus. In El Carmen de Viboral. Vargas Farms consisted of several farms.
Guillermo Machecha of Varaga Farms. Chrysanthemums, sun flowers, hydrangea, asters and ruscus. In El Carmen de Viboral. Vargas Farms consisted of several farms.
Monica Miranda and Camilo Camargo of Ikabana, growing Japanese varieties of Sweet pea (Brand Bijo) growing in Colombia. They started this project 3 years ago and are exporting then for about 6 months now. Later more on this on FloralDaily. At the show, they won 2 awards, for Sumire and Yuki.
Monica Miranda and Camilo Camargo of Ikabana, growing Japanese varieties of Sweet pea (Brand Bijo) growing in Colombia. They started this project 3 years ago and are exporting then for about 6 months now. Later more on this on FloralDaily. At the show, they won 2 awards, for Sumire and Yuki.
The team of the Valley Springs, the biggest hydrangea grower in Colombia and are now growing the bouquet and spray roses programme.
The team of the Valley Springs, the biggest hydrangea grower in Colombia and are now growing the bouquet and spray roses programme.
The team of Flores San Juan, a grower of roses, carnations and mini carnations in 2 farms, one in Funza and the other one in Nemocon. They sell to the mass market in the US.
The team of Flores San Juan, a grower of roses, carnations and mini carnations in 2 farms, one in Funza and the other one in Nemocon. They sell to the mass market in the US.
Clara Malpica and Juan Carlos Gallón of Oboya South America. In Colombia, many of the large flower growers do not only grow flowers they also grow blueberries . Oboya now also manufactures clamshells so they can supply the growers for both industries.
Clara Malpica and Juan Carlos Gallón of Oboya South America. In Colombia, many of the large flower growers do not only grow flowers they also grow blueberries . Oboya now also manufactures clamshells so they can supply the growers for both industries.
Chris and Freddy of United Airlines Cargo. In December they will be 30 years in Colombia.
Chris and Freddy of United Airlines Cargo. In December they will be 30 years in Colombia.
Part of the team of Real Cargo. One of the last largest local Colombian and Ecuadorian agencies with 70+ international destinations.
Part of the team of Real Cargo. One of the last largest local Colombian and Ecuadorian agencies with 70+ international destinations.
Sylvia van Uden and Juan Esteban Ocampo of Weber Vacuum Cooling. They are improving the cold chain of flowers in Colombia with vacuum cooling solutions for many years now.
Sylvia van Uden and Juan Esteban Ocampo of Weber Vacuum Cooling. They are improving the cold chain of flowers in Colombia with vacuum cooling solutions for many years now.
Christian Oosterbaan of PackTTI. PackTTI consists of Flowerhands, Hortihands, and Veghands. Here they present FlowerHands, a flower processing machine. First the at the Proflora presenting their solutions.
Christian Oosterbaan of PackTTI. PackTTI consists of Flowerhands, Hortihands, and Veghands. Here they present FlowerHands, a flower processing machine. First the at the Proflora presenting their solutions.
Carlos Jimenez of Bayer, promoting their services in the Floriculture industry.
Carlos Jimenez of Bayer, promoting their services in the Floriculture industry.
Jan Haaksman of Icon Selections. This carnation breeder won two prices in the category Best Chrysanthemum disbud with Philadelphia and the second prize in the category spray chrysanthemum with Raspberry Brûlée.
Jan Haaksman of Icon Selections. This carnation breeder won two prices in the category Best Chrysanthemum disbud with Philadelphia and the second prize in the category spray chrysanthemum with Raspberry Brûlée.
The team of SkyFlowers, they grow plants in the mountains of Antioqua. They mostly grow hydrangeas and they have the techniques to dye the flowers and give colors according to the seasons. They also grow other types of flowers like fillers like Matricaria and Lipidium. They also grow sun flowers. They ship mainly to the USA, Russia, Holland and Canada.
The team of SkyFlowers, they grow plants in the mountains of Antioqua. They mostly grow hydrangeas and they have the techniques to dye the flowers and give colors according to the seasons. They also grow other types of flowers like fillers like Matricaria and Lipidium. They also grow sun flowers. They ship mainly to the USA, Russia, Holland and Canada.
Bas Pellenaars of Dümmen Orange with the team of L&G Flowers. L&G represent Dümmen Orange in the calla tubers.
Bas Pellenaars of Dümmen Orange with the team of L&G Flowers. L&G represent Dümmen Orange in the calla tubers.
Breeder David Austin with Jose Azout of Alexandra Farms, the largest garden rose grower in the world.
Breeder David Austin with Jose Azout of Alexandra Farms, the largest garden rose grower in the world.
Daniel Uribe and Marten Wouda of Dekker Chrysanten. Presenting their large and colourful assortment at the show.
Daniel Uribe and Marten Wouda of Dekker Chrysanten. Presenting their large and colourful assortment at the show.
Alejandro Buraglia, Angelica Fernandez and Oscar Gonzales of Funza, a grower of carnations and spray carnations, alstroemeria in the sabanna of Bogotá. At the trade show they won several awards.
Alejandro Buraglia, Angelica Fernandez and Oscar Gonzales of Funza, a grower of carnations and spray carnations, alstroemeria in the sabanna of Bogotá. At the trade show they won several awards.
Exhibition floor.
Exhibition floor.
Sjenn Kragtwijk and Erik Spek of Jan Spek Rozen, now represented by De Ruiter in Colombia.
Sjenn Kragtwijk and Erik Spek of Jan Spek Rozen, now represented by De Ruiter in Colombia.
Alejandro Martinez is Expoflores and Treve Evans of AIPH at the Asocolflores network lunch. See the following link for the article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9566061/asocolflores-organizes-networking-lunch-during-proflora/
Alejandro Martinez is Expoflores and Treve Evans of AIPH at the Asocolflores network lunch. See the following link for the article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9566061/asocolflores-organizes-networking-lunch-during-proflora/
Willie Armillini of Flowers & Scents and Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Council.
Willie Armillini of Flowers & Scents and Clement Tulezi of Kenya Flower Council.
José Redtreto of Ayura, Molly Alton Mullins of WFFSA. Daniel Velez of Suasuque and Kari Stringfellow of WFFSA
José Redtreto of Ayura, Molly Alton Mullins of WFFSA. Daniel Velez of Suasuque and Kari Stringfellow of WFFSA
The guests of the Asocolflores Networking Lunch.
The guests of the Asocolflores Networking Lunch.
Terril Nell of AFE received a recognition. “In recognition and appreciation for your ongoing commitment dedication, and service to the Floral Industry.”
Terril Nell of AFE received a recognition. “In recognition and appreciation for your ongoing commitment dedication, and service to the Floral Industry.”
The team of van den Bos with Juliana of Colour Republic (second on the left)
The team of van den Bos with Juliana of Colour Republic (second on the left)
Jael Ruth Gutierrez and Monica Ramirez of ICA.
Jael Ruth Gutierrez and Monica Ramirez of ICA.
Nelson Portilla of Montehappy, a producer of Ecological pot and baskets. The product is made out of banana leaves and ecological liner. Available in different designs.
Nelson Portilla of Montehappy, a producer of Ecological pot and baskets. The product is made out of banana leaves and ecological liner. Available in different designs.
Mario Echeverry of Menzes, Mauricio Gleiser of Vacuüm Cooling Colombia, and Raul Vargas of Menzies. A couple of months ago they’re started working together. Vacuum cooling set up at the facilities of Menzies in Bogota. More in this cooperation later on FloralDaily.
Mario Echeverry of Menzes, Mauricio Gleiser of Vacuüm Cooling Colombia, and Raul Vargas of Menzies. A couple of months ago they’re started working together. Vacuum cooling set up at the facilities of Menzies in Bogota. More in this cooperation later on FloralDaily.
The team of Chrysal presenting their new no cut solution.
The team of Chrysal presenting their new no cut solution.
The team of Bercomex Americas. Over the last three years, they doubled the amount of sold flower lines in Colombia. Click on the following link to read the article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9563336/colombia-our-processing-line-sales-doubled-in-just-three-years/
The team of Bercomex Americas. Over the last three years, they doubled the amount of sold flower lines in Colombia. Click on the following link to read the article: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9563336/colombia-our-processing-line-sales-doubled-in-just-three-years/
Treve Evans of AIPH.
Treve Evans of AIPH.
Micha Danziger of Danziger talking with the Barile family who was visiting the show.
Micha Danziger of Danziger talking with the Barile family who was visiting the show.
The team of RoseAmor, preserving flowers for over 20 years.
The team of RoseAmor, preserving flowers for over 20 years.
New art piece made out of preserved flowers.
New art piece made out of preserved flowers.
The team of Agrocoex talking with visitors.
The team of Agrocoex talking with visitors.
Brian McCloskey of McCallum Sauber, a 94 year old wholesaler in the US with Mauricio Ospina of EQR Roses, a Ecuadorian grower.
Brian McCloskey of McCallum Sauber, a 94 year old wholesaler in the US with Mauricio Ospina of EQR Roses, a Ecuadorian grower.
And Vanessa Jaramillo and Paul Harris of Tradewinds International from the US joined the picture too.
And Vanessa Jaramillo and Paul Harris of Tradewinds International from the US joined the picture too.
Diego Velandia and Alejandro Saenz of Turflor. They won the third place with their mini carnation Paranoia.
Diego Velandia and Alejandro Saenz of Turflor. They won the third place with their mini carnation Paranoia.
L&G Flowers with Andrea Marin of Flores de Altagracia, producers of callas colors.
L&G Flowers with Andrea Marin of Flores de Altagracia, producers of callas colors.
Eli Perez of Rosamina with Sandra Benavides from BAM who was visitng the show.
Eli Perez of Rosamina with Sandra Benavides from BAM who was visitng the show.
Meetings going on at El Cactus
Meetings going on at El Cactus
Camilo Alvarez, marketing director at Innovaflora. Innovaflora’s brands are Verdissimo, well known in the US and Europe, and Forever, well known in Asia and especially in Japan. At this trade show they are opening Innovaflora North America. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Camilo Alvarez, marketing director at Innovaflora. Innovaflora’s brands are Verdissimo, well known in the US and Europe, and Forever, well known in Asia and especially in Japan. At this trade show they are opening Innovaflora North America. More on this later in FloralDaily.
Alessandro Ghione of NIRP talking with another exhibitor.
Alessandro Ghione of NIRP talking with another exhibitor.
Joeri Kaehler of Flortec, a grower in Guatemala and also a distributor of Ball.
Joeri Kaehler of Flortec, a grower in Guatemala and also a distributor of Ball.
Belle and the Beast at Ecuagarden
Belle and the Beast at Ecuagarden
Networking drinks
Networking drinks
Exhibition floor.
Exhibition floor.
The team of Interandia and Denkers with customers.
The team of Interandia and Denkers with customers.
Kees Gram of Royal Van Zanten and Jose Manuel Henao of Capiro, a chrysanthemum farm that is big in shipping flowers by sea. Nextt to them in the picture spray chrysanthemum Bonita Orange which which they won the first price at the SAF convention and second price at the Proflora.
Kees Gram of Royal Van Zanten and Jose Manuel Henao of Capiro, a chrysanthemum farm that is big in shipping flowers by sea. Nextt to them in the picture spray chrysanthemum Bonita Orange which which they won the first price at the SAF convention and second price at the Proflora.
Carlos Mesa of The Elite Flower with Andres Romero of High Control Group, who was vising the show.
Carlos Mesa of The Elite Flower with Andres Romero of High Control Group, who was vising the show.
The team of Geoflora and SB Talee. Very proud that they won the breeders variety contest in breeders category, standard first, second and third price and spray carnation as well.
The team of Geoflora and SB Talee. Very proud that they won the breeders variety contest in breeders category, standard first, second and third price and spray carnation as well.
The team of Vegaflor, the farm, and their distribution company Melody Farms. At the fair, they were showing several products including their lipidium variety Green Dragon, from Danziger, see the next picture.
The team of Vegaflor, the farm, and their distribution company Melody Farms. At the fair, they were showing several products including their lipidium variety Green Dragon, from Danziger, see the next picture.
Green Dragon.
Green Dragon.
Guaqueta Trading is one of their main distributors in Colombia. Jean Paul is standing next to one of their highlight, Matilda, Delphinium Pacific and Magic Fountain. The market for these delphiniums is hot.
Guaqueta Trading is one of their main distributors in Colombia. Jean Paul is standing next to one of their highlight, Matilda, Delphinium Pacific and Magic Fountain. The market for these delphiniums is hot.
The team of Circasia y Vuelven. They won the first prize in the category Producer. They were also presenting their 12 new varieties. Also they have 2 new farms, one of 7.7ha (already in production, with mostly new varieties) and one of 16 ha (which will be in production in 2024).
The team of Circasia y Vuelven. They won the first prize in the category Producer. They were also presenting their 12 new varieties. Also they have 2 new farms, one of 7.7ha (already in production, with mostly new varieties) and one of 16 ha (which will be in production in 2024).
John Vaughan, founder of Asocolflores and Grupo Andes farms with his grandson Nicolas Gerlein. The farm turned 54 years this year.
John Vaughan, founder of Asocolflores and Grupo Andes farms with his grandson Nicolas Gerlein. The farm turned 54 years this year.
Eduardo Guillio of Flores Prisma.
Eduardo Guillio of Flores Prisma.
Enrique Gutierrez and Myriam Gonzales of Inverpalmas.
Enrique Gutierrez and Myriam Gonzales of Inverpalmas.
Diego Nicolas Diaz Mendez
Diego Nicolas Diaz Mendez
Diego Nicolas Diaz Mendez, Maria Castañeda and David Leon of Amazon Flowers with the team of DHL. They are elling B2C through e-commerce (www.amazonflowers.us), through Fedex , ups and now also dhl.
Diego Nicolas Diaz Mendez, Maria Castañeda and David Leon of Amazon Flowers with the team of DHL. They are elling B2C through e-commerce (www.amazonflowers.us), through Fedex , ups and now also dhl.
The team of Flores La Conejera, a carnation and spray carnation grower near Bogota.
The team of Flores La Conejera, a carnation and spray carnation grower near Bogota.
Daniel Maldonado of Agromonte. For over the last 5 years they are trialing lisianthus and for the last year they are exporting them on a regular basis as one of the first and probably only growers.
Daniel Maldonado of Agromonte. For over the last 5 years they are trialing lisianthus and for the last year they are exporting them on a regular basis as one of the first and probably only growers.
The team of Montecarlo, a grower of hydrangeas, asters and greens, from Rionegro, Colombia.
The team of Montecarlo, a grower of hydrangeas, asters and greens, from Rionegro, Colombia.
The team of itc Wilches, a Colombian manufacturer of sleeves.
The team of itc Wilches, a Colombian manufacturer of sleeves.
Rodolfo La Rota of Propagar Plantas.
Rodolfo La Rota of Propagar Plantas.
The team of Phytotec, a grower of a large variety of flowers in Bogota.
The team of Phytotec, a grower of a large variety of flowers in Bogota.
At the show, Elkin Farfan won the prize young future of Floriculture.
At the show, Elkin Farfan won the prize young future of Floriculture.
Entrance of Proflora.
Entrance of Proflora.
Juan Ospina of Latam Cargo. Combined, their capacity between Colombia and Ecuador is 4.000 tons per week, the biggest in the region.
Juan Ospina of Latam Cargo. Combined, their capacity between Colombia and Ecuador is 4.000 tons per week, the biggest in the region. 
Michaell Chaparro of The Green Genie, a grower of foliages. The ruscus, which he is standing next to, is their most popular product in the USA and UK.
Michaell Chaparro of The Green Genie, a grower of foliages. The ruscus, which he is standing next to, is their most popular product in the USA and UK.
The team of Kuehne + Nagel.
The team of Kuehne + Nagel.
Marcelo Carrera of Sunrite Farms in Ecuador.
Marcelo Carrera of Sunrite Farms in Ecuador. 
Ongoing meetings at Ayura.
Ongoing meetings at Ayura.
Leo Quik and Corina Marinez of Quik’s Farms in Canada visiting Cultivos del Norte, Ali’s Montealegre and Sergio Fog.
Leo Quik and Corina Marinez of Quik’s Farms in Canada visiting Cultivos del Norte, Ali’s Montealegre and Sergio Fog.
The team of Bioflora, a manufacturer of dye for flowers.
The team of Bioflora, a manufacturer of dye for flowers. 
Kate Penn of SAF at the United States booth, including among others WFFSA. That Flower Feeling, AFE, SAF IFPA, AFIF and more.
Kate Penn of SAF at the United States booth, including among others WFFSA. That Flower Feeling, AFE, SAF IFPA, AFIF and more.
Deborah Zoellick of IFPA
Deborah Zoellick of IFPA
The team of Flores de Oriente. They won the first and second price for their disbudded Chrysanthemums.
The team of Flores de Oriente. They won the first and second price for their disbudded Chrysanthemums.
Robin Oudheusden and Robin Eagle of FSI. Together with Florverde they gave a seminar on sustainability and market access.
Robin Oudheusden and Robin Eagle of FSI. Together with Florverde they gave a seminar on sustainability and market access.
Luis Manotas of Agroespacios, celebrating their 40th anniversary this years.
Luis Manotas of Agroespacios, celebrating their 40th anniversary this years. 
De team of DeRuiter Ecuador and Colombia with CEO Oscar Peters.
De team of DeRuiter Ecuador and Colombia with CEO Oscar Peters.
Juan Diego Restrepo and Laura Umaña of GreenEx, a grower of mainly foliage, hydrangeas and summer flowers.
Juan Diego Restrepo and Laura Umaña of GreenEx, a grower of mainly foliage, hydrangeas and summer flowers. 
Meetings going on at Dona Natalia
Meetings going on at Dona Natalia 
At Aurora too.
At Aurora too.
Maria de Los Angeles Almana  of Schreurs behind Alive. On the left King Cross. In Ecuador a lot of growers grow  Kings Cross  and in Colombia just one ( El Milagro de las Flores)
Maria de Los Angeles Almana  of Schreurs behind Alive. On the left King Cross. In Ecuador a lot of growers grow  Kings Cross  and in Colombia just one ( El Milagro de las Flores)
Full Monty and Kendall, together with Alive are very popular at the moment in Colombia, Maria de Los Angeles Almana says.
Full Monty and Kendall, together with Alive are very popular at the moment in Colombia, Maria de Los Angeles Almana says.
A peek on the exhibition floor through the flowers.
A peek on the exhibition floor through the flowers. 
Daniela Espana of Florverde, together with FSI, they gave a seminar on sustainability and market access during the show.
Daniela Espana of Florverde, together with FSI, they gave a seminar on sustainability and market access during the show.  
The team of PPC Flex, formerly know as Temkin.
The team of PPC Flex, formerly know as Temkin.
Cesar Ballen of ADN, manufacturer of biological control products.
Cesar Ballen of ADN, manufacturer of biological control products. 
The team of Komet Sales. They won the first prize in the category supplies and services in design and decoration of the stand. Recently they acquired UNOSOF.
The team of Komet Sales. They won the first prize in the category supplies and services in design and decoration of the stand. Recently they acquired UNOSOF.
The team of IFC, freight forwarder in Colombia and Ecuador.
The team of IFC, freight forwarder in Colombia and Ecuador. 
The team of Farm Direct. Premium growers of roses, carnations and hydrangeas in Colombia.
The team of Farm Direct. Premium growers of roses, carnations and hydrangeas in Colombia. 
Alex Manjarres, Daniela Tovar and Daniel Alba of Aposentos, a grower of carnations, shipping them all over the world.
Alex Manjarres, Daniela Tovar and Daniel Alba of Aposentos, a grower of carnations, shipping them all over the world.
Flores de la Campina
Flores de la Campina
Andrea Romero of Flores Verdes, an Ecuadorian farm growing roses, spray roses and garden roses. They also offer dyed roses.
Andrea Romero of Flores Verdes, an Ecuadorian farm growing roses, spray roses and garden roses. They also offer dyed roses. 
Duver Romero of Florecal, an Ecuadorian farm, growing roses, garden roses and garden spray roses.
Duver Romero of Florecal, an Ecuadorian farm, growing roses, garden roses and garden spray roses. 
The commercial team of Flores La Conchita, a Colombian grower of alstroemeria and white callas.
The commercial team of Flores La Conchita, a Colombian grower of alstroemeria and white callas. 
The team of Floreloy, the farm in Ecuador talking to clients.
The team of Floreloy, the farm in Ecuador talking to clients.
Yensi Parra and Yolanda Vargas of Flores la Conchita.
Yensi Parra and Yolanda Vargas of Flores la Conchita.
The team of Synergysol, solar panel installers. The demand for solar is increasing in Colombia.
The team of Synergysol, solar panel installers. The demand for solar is increasing in Colombia. 
Meetings going on at Redil Roses.
Meetings going on at Redil Roses.
Eduardo Solano of REV and Andres Avila of Signify. They have a partnership to attend the flower market in Colombia in illumination and all components that a flower business needs.
Eduardo Solano of REV and Andres Avila of Signify. They have a partnership to attend the flower market in Colombia in illumination and all components that a flower business needs. 
The team of Van Vliet Flower Group, a Dutch import company, located all over the world with cash and carries. Here presented: UK, Malta, Colombia, Polen, Ecuador, Greece
The team of Van Vliet Flower Group, a Dutch import company, located all over the world with cash and carries. Here presented: UK, Malta, Colombia, Polen, Ecuador, Greece
James Homez and Amiro Cuello of C.A. Mejia.
James Homez and Amiro Cuello of C.A. Mejia.
The team of Turkish Cargo.
The team of Turkish Cargo.
The team of Air Canada Cargo.
The team of Air Canada Cargo.
Adrian Moreno of Sky Valley, an Ecuadorian farm was also visiting the show.
Adrian Moreno of Sky Valley, an Ecuadorian farm was also visiting the show. 
The team of Atlas air. For seven years now, they are connecting Colombia to the world.
The team of Atlas air. For seven years now, they are connecting Colombia to the world. 
The team of Qatar Cargo. In January they started operating in Bogota, Colombia. The routes are from BOG-LGG-DOH.
The team of Qatar Cargo. In January they started operating in Bogota, Colombia. The routes are from BOG-LGG-DOH.
Gabriel Urosa and Jose Luis Suarez of Emirates SkyCargo
Gabriel Urosa and Jose Luis Suarez of Emirates SkyCargo
Gabriella Victoria and Christian Ortiz of Gadot Agro presenting their TOG post harvest line of products.
Gabriella Victoria and Christian Ortiz of Gadot Agro presenting their TOG post harvest line of products. 
The team of Smurfitt Kappa, they offer sustainable packaging solutions in many counties in the world, includes Colombia of course.
The team of Smurfitt Kappa, they offer sustainable packaging solutions in many counties in the world, includes Colombia of course. 
Andrea Gallo and Jose ignacio Rodriguez if Seaboard Marine. They see seas shipments of flowers increasing for several years now. They mainly ship flowers from Santa Marta port to Miami port.
Andrea Gallo and Jose ignacio Rodriguez if Seaboard Marine. They see seas shipments of flowers increasing for several years now. They mainly ship flowers from Santa Marta port to Miami port.
Meetings at Champion.
Meetings at Champion.
The team of ALI
The team of ALI
The team of Cargo Link, They are a GSA for Catholic, AeroMexico, AirEuropa.
The team of Cargo Link, They are a GSA for Catholic, AeroMexico, AirEuropa.
Traze team talking with visitors.
Traze team talking with visitors.
The women of Kimitec
The women of Kimitec
The team of AerCaribe, an airline in South America, Central America and Caribbean.
The team of AerCaribe, an airline in South America, Central America and Caribbean. 
Sebastian Ruiz, Arnaud Nouhant and Gael Chevalier of Mecaflor, besides displaying their new single working station. At this show, they also introduce their local distributor Solpak.
Sebastian Ruiz, Arnaud Nouhant and Gael Chevalier of Mecaflor, besides displaying their new single working station. At this show, they also introduce their local distributor Solpak.
Simon Milne and Gonzalo Mogollon of Solent, an airline management company.
Simon Milne and Gonzalo Mogollon of Solent, an airline management company. 
Dinora Valencia and Yuliana Hernandez if K&M Handling.
Dinora Valencia and Yuliana Hernandez if K&M Handling. 
The team of Corrumed
The team of Corrumed
Show floor.
Show floor.
Laura Restrepo and Samantha Muñoz of Airlife, a company that does post harvest disinfection.
Laura Restrepo and Samantha Muñoz of Airlife, a company that does post harvest disinfection. 
Ruby Forero of Andalucia, a grower of spray carnations in Rosal
Ruby Forero of Andalucia, a grower of spray carnations in Rosal 
Meetings at Groflowers.
Meetings at Groflowers.
The team of Naranjo Roses from Ecuador.
The team of Naranjo Roses from Ecuador.
The men of RoseAmor. Diego Ucros (in the middle) is the owner of the company.
The men of RoseAmor. Diego Ucros (in the middle) is the owner of the company.
The team of Andrea Roses, an Ecuadorian rose farm of premium rose varieties.
The team of Andrea Roses, an Ecuadorian rose farm of premium rose varieties. 
Nicholas Chang and Roberto Villacis of Rosaprima. They received the first prize for the best stand “small but powerful”
Nicholas Chang and Roberto Villacis of Rosaprima. They received the first prize for the best stand “small but powerful”
Maria Alejandra Kairuz and Felipe Pinoz of Flores el Pandero.
Maria Alejandra Kairuz and Felipe Pinoz of Flores el Pandero.
Ander Pedroza of eBiopacking.
Ander Pedroza of eBiopacking. 
They recently started to grow Million Daisy of Danziger.
They recently started to grow Million Daisy of Danziger. 
German Lacouture of Milonga Flowers.
German Lacouture of Milonga Flowers.
Visitor getting a guided tour at the booth of breeder E.G. Hill.
Visitor getting a guided tour at the booth of breeder E.G. Hill.
Exhbition floor.
Exhbition floor.
A lot of pictures taken with these 2m Freedom roses of Matina.
A lot of pictures taken with these 2m Freedom roses of Matina.
Rumhora.
Rumhora.
Juan Alajandro of Guaqueta Trading and Sonia Janssen of Evanthia, promoting their lisianthus Minilissi.
Juan Alajandro of Guaqueta Trading and Sonia Janssen of Evanthia, promoting their lisianthus Minilissi. 
Meetings at Benchmark Growers.
Meetings at Benchmark Growers.
The team of Rosen Tantau.
The team of Rosen Tantau.
Free Spirit attracted a lot of attention.
Free Spirit attracted a lot of attention.
Carlos Brinaldo, of ThermoForm manufactur of handling solutions for Floriculture.
Carlos Brinaldo, of ThermoForm manufactur of handling solutions for Floriculture.
Networking drinks at TAK
Networking drinks at TAK
Laura Gomez and Lina Alfonso of Sky Roses, a Colombian grower of roses.
Laura Gomez and Lina Alfonso of Sky Roses, a Colombian grower of roses. 
Some more colorful flowers
Some more colorful flowers
The team of Agrodex.
The team of Agrodex.
Alejandro Ruiz and Juan Pablo Ruiz of Teucali.
Alejandro Ruiz and Juan Pablo Ruiz of Teucali.
Pictures being taken at the Hypervend stand.
Pictures being taken at the Hypervend stand.
Joel Pabon of Grupo Passion, Luisa Aldana and Pedro Requena of Continental breeding and Andrea Acosta of Grupo Passion, with Summerlight in the middle.
Joel Pabon of Grupo Passion, Luisa Aldana and Pedro Requena of Continental breeding and Andrea Acosta of Grupo Passion, with Summerlight in the middle.
Mariana Piedrahita of Flores Del Este, a Colombian Hydrangea grower.
Mariana Piedrahita of Flores Del Este, a Colombian Hydrangea grower.
Carmen Lucia Marquez of BallSB, they won 7 awards during Proflora.
Carmen Lucia Marquez of BallSB, they won 7 awards during Proflora.
The team of Jet Fresh Flowers and Natale Mora of Agrogana were visiting the show!
The team of Jet Fresh Flowers and Natale Mora of Agrogana were visiting the show!
Maria Caparroso and Cindia Sandon of Decowraps, presenting their sleeves, picks, sheets and their Evolve Flex sustainable plastic (90% post -consumer recycled content).
Maria Caparroso and Cindia Sandon of Decowraps, presenting their sleeves, picks, sheets and their Evolve Flex sustainable plastic (90% post -consumer recycled content).
And bye bye Corferias, see you in 2025 again!
And bye bye Corferias, see you in 2025 again!