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FleuroStar Award 2019

First some food, then the ceremony, then dessert. Meanwhile, taking the mic is Simone van Trier, who moderated the evening.
First some food, then the ceremony, then dessert. Meanwhile, taking the mic is Simone van Trier, who moderated the evening.
A view of the audience
A view of the audience
Michael Kester, Head of Flowers at Syngenta Flowers, welcomes the guests at the company in De Lier.
Michael Kester, Head of Flowers at Syngenta Flowers, welcomes the guests at the company in De Lier.
Karol Pawlak, recently named president of FleuroStar
Karol Pawlak, recently named president of FleuroStar
Klaus Gaumann, marketing director with Selecta one, the winner of last year's FleuroStar Award with the Purple Sun. He said that after winning the award, they first celebrated, but then they were stunned by the media attention generated by FleuroSelect. According to the company, the product sold a lot more in the past year than before.
Klaus Gaumann, marketing director with Selecta one, the winner of last year's FleuroStar Award with the Purple Sun. He said that after winning the award, they first celebrated, but then they were stunned by the media attention generated by FleuroSelect. According to the company, the product sold a lot more in the past year than before.
Klaus Gaumann
Klaus Gaumann
Sirekit Mol, marketing manager at Beekenkamp, talks about the begonia elation Dream Garden MacaRouge 
Sirekit Mol, marketing manager at Beekenkamp, talks about the begonia elation Dream Garden MacaRouge 
Bob Leek with Sakata introduces the begonia Viking red on chocolate
Bob Leek with Sakata introduces the begonia Viking red on chocolate
Joost Kas of Syngenta doing the same, but with the Pelargonium Pretty Little Pink Splash
Joost Kas of Syngenta doing the same, but with the Pelargonium Pretty Little Pink Splash
Pelargonium Red Explosion was Florensis' submission, briefly introduced by Robert
Pelargonium Red Explosion was Florensis' submission, briefly introduced by Robert
A delegation from the breeding department at Dümmen Orange talks about the Pelargonium zonale Survivor Idols Rosalinda
A delegation from the breeding department at Dümmen Orange talks about the Pelargonium zonale Survivor Idols Rosalinda
And last but not least, Erwin Giezen, marketing manager with MNP Flowers, introduces the Xerochrysum bracteatum Granvia Gold.
And last but not least, Erwin Giezen, marketing manager with MNP Flowers, introduces the Xerochrysum bracteatum Granvia Gold.
Eda Demir with OptiCept talks about a technique developed by this Swedish startup, making it possible for cuttings to be stored long, root better and be of higher quality. In addition, the shelf life and quality of both fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as frozen or dried produce, can be increased with it. Since the beginning of this year, the company is part of Syngenta, and they're experimenting a lot with this new technique.
Eda Demir with OptiCept talks about a technique developed by this Swedish startup, making it possible for cuttings to be stored long, root better and be of higher quality. In addition, the shelf life and quality of both fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as frozen or dried produce, can be increased with it. Since the beginning of this year, the company is part of Syngenta, and they're experimenting a lot with this new technique.
Cor Bremmer, commercial director ornamentals; Marc Driessen, director ornamentals; Sirekit Mol, marketing manager; Ans van der Velde, manager breeding – all with Beekenkamp Plants; and Heike Gronemann, chairman of the FleuroStar jury, and Karol Pawlak, president of FleuroStar 
Cor Bremmer, commercial director ornamentals; Marc Driessen, director ornamentals; Sirekit Mol, marketing manager; Ans van der Velde, manager breeding – all with Beekenkamp Plants; and Heike Gronemann, chairman of the FleuroStar jury, and Karol Pawlak, president of FleuroStar 
Various parties provide an additional bonus to the winner in the form of a check. These are: Waterdrinker, Pull Position, Desch Plantpak and Stokvis Content. 
Various parties provide an additional bonus to the winner in the form of a check. These are: Waterdrinker, Pull Position, Desch Plantpak and Stokvis Content.