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IFTF 2021 Netherlands

Wim Zandwijk and Jos van Schie from Muller Seeds.
Wim Zandwijk and Jos van Schie from Muller Seeds.
Loes Beelen from the International Airfreight Associates was also present and very happy to see a lot of customers on the fair.
Loes Beelen from the International Airfreight Associates was also present and very happy to see a lot of customers on the fair.
Arnold Wittkamp, GM and editor in chief of Thursd.
Arnold Wittkamp, GM and editor in chief of Thursd.
Sylvie Mamias, Secretary General of Union Fleurs, was at the IFTF to explain the benefits for floriculture companies of joining their organisation.
Sylvie Mamias, Secretary General of Union Fleurs, was at the IFTF to explain the benefits for floriculture companies of joining their organisation.
Sang Chul, CEO of Hypot, showing their new products. The product on the right is an aquarium and plant pot in one. Because the water circulates from the aquarium to the plant, it is actually beneficial for the plant's growth.
Sang Chul, CEO of Hypot, showing their new products. The product on the right is an aquarium and plant pot in one. Because the water circulates from the aquarium to the plant, it is actually beneficial for the plant's growth.
Sergei Kovals and Victoria Gnativ of Flowerportal.
Sergei Kovals and Victoria Gnativ of Flowerportal.
John van Oosten, Hein Vink, and Joost Vianen at the Vianen stand.
John van Oosten, Hein Vink, and Joost Vianen at the Vianen stand.
Hans Juursema and Sylvia van Uden from Weber Cooling were ready to talk about the benefits of their vacuum coolers for flowers.
Hans Juursema and Sylvia van Uden from Weber Cooling were ready to talk about the benefits of their vacuum coolers for flowers.
Artur Tamulionis, Evgenij Gutkovich and Tarik Cherkaoui showing their Vista packaging, with new colors and patterns. Evgenij Gutkovich shared that because of the increasing demand in flower bouquets, more people are interested in their colorful packaging.
Artur Tamulionis, Evgenij Gutkovich and Tarik Cherkaoui showing their Vista packaging, with new colors and patterns. Evgenij Gutkovich shared that because of the increasing demand in flower bouquets, more people are interested in their colorful packaging.
Elizabeth Proano and Nataly Yepez from the Ecuadorian farm Agricola El Chaupi.
Elizabeth Proano and Nataly Yepez from the Ecuadorian farm Agricola El Chaupi.
Marcel van der Hoeven, Leanne Poot, and Ed de Groot from the new 247flowers.online. Their online platform provides a direct link to growers, shortening the supply chain.
Marcel van der Hoeven, Leanne Poot, and Ed de Groot from the new 247flowers.online. Their online platform provides a direct link to growers, shortening the supply chain.
Patrick Garner and Marco Visser from Geerlofs.
Patrick Garner and Marco Visser from Geerlofs.
Danny Hamelink and Michel Sakes at their Aircargo stand.
Danny Hamelink and Michel Sakes at their Aircargo stand.
Jaime Durango from Saftec.
Jaime Durango from Saftec.
Jean Dyens and Bruno Etavard showing Meilland's roses.
Jean Dyens and Bruno Etavard showing Meilland's roses.
Juan Demian Requena Morales and Pedro Requena Ruiz from Continental Breeding. Their stand had three different sides, showing off three of their lines. Here they are in front of the Bellalinda, their new spray rose line.
Juan Demian Requena Morales and Pedro Requena Ruiz from Continental Breeding. Their stand had three different sides, showing off three of their lines. Here they are in front of the Bellalinda, their new spray rose line.
Juan and Pedro together with Oscar Rietkerk in front of the regular Continental Breeding side of their stand.
Juan and Pedro together with Oscar Rietkerk in front of the regular Continental Breeding side of their stand.
Continental Breeding's Mayra's Rose Family, a series of garden roses.
Continental Breeding's Mayra's Rose Family, a series of garden roses.
Alvaro Montalvo of Florsani, an Ecuadorian flower farm.
Alvaro Montalvo of Florsani, an Ecuadorian flower farm.
Alejandro Guevara at the Nina Flowers by Violeta Flowers stand. The tinted gypsophila, in particular, were an eye-catcher at their stand.
Alejandro Guevara at the Nina Flowers by Violeta Flowers stand. The tinted gypsophila, in particular, were an eye-catcher at their stand.
Alicia Robert-Mora at the AirFrance/KLM/MartinAir Cargo stand, ready to talk to visitors about the current state of logistics. She mentioned that, luckily, things are improving as more and more flights are happening.
Alicia Robert-Mora at the AirFrance/KLM/MartinAir Cargo stand, ready to talk to visitors about the current state of logistics. She mentioned that, luckily, things are improving as more and more flights are happening.
Silvia van Bodegom and Ernst van den Berg of Liquidseal. The company was presenting their soon-to-be launched product, which not only extends the vase life but also adds fragrance to the flower.
Silvia van Bodegom and Ernst van den Berg of Liquidseal. The company was presenting their soon-to-be launched product, which not only extends the vase life but also adds fragrance to the flower.
The team of AIPH and FCI at their stand.
The team of AIPH and FCI at their stand.
Rosa Eskelund at the Roses Forever/Viking Roses stand. Many new potential customers were interested in their varieties that were on display, so Eskelund had a busy three days full of business meetings.
Rosa Eskelund at the Roses Forever/Viking Roses stand. Many new potential customers were interested in their varieties that were on display, so Eskelund had a busy three days full of business meetings.
Some of Roses Forever's new pot roses that drew the attention of the visitors.
Some of Roses Forever's new pot roses that drew the attention of the visitors.
Roses Forever brought a wide variety of their rose assortment along, from old to new varieties.
Roses Forever brought a wide variety of their rose assortment along, from old to new varieties.
The Sweet Home Roses garden roses were present as well.
The Sweet Home Roses garden roses were present as well.
Raul Leal, Mauricio Jimenez, and Sandra Medina from the Colombian companies SB Talee and Geoflora.
Raul Leal, Mauricio Jimenez, and Sandra Medina from the Colombian companies SB Talee and Geoflora.
Begona Jimenez and Eduardo Letort M. from the Ecuadorian growers Hoja Verde, presenting their high altitude roses.
Begona Jimenez and Eduardo Letort M. from the Ecuadorian growers Hoja Verde, presenting their high altitude roses.
Simon Milanzi at the PJ Dave Flowers Group stand.
Simon Milanzi at the PJ Dave Flowers Group stand.
Some of PJ Dave's new rose varieties: Primavera/Pomarosa and Adolania
Some of PJ Dave's new rose varieties: Primavera/Pomarosa and Adolania
More new roses from PJ Dave: the Pink Rhodos
More new roses from PJ Dave: the Pink Rhodos
Jonas Lundh at the OptiCept stand. Their OptiBoost machine increases the vase life by 50% on average.
Jonas Lundh at the OptiCept stand. Their OptiBoost machine increases the vase life by 50% on average.
Elizabeth de Zulueta and Alex Frost presenting their FloraBot robotic arms that can make flower arrangements.
Elizabeth de Zulueta and Alex Frost presenting their FloraBot robotic arms that can make flower arrangements.
Cindy Johnson and Nicholas Chang from Rosaprima.
Cindy Johnson and Nicholas Chang from Rosaprima.
One of Rosaprima's new varieties, the Dark X-pression.
One of Rosaprima's new varieties, the Dark X-pression.
Marleen van Dulm of Vaselife, showing their new sustainable packaging.
Marleen van Dulm of Vaselife, showing their new sustainable packaging.
Juan Carlos Kalytta from the Ecuadorian flower farm Rosadex.
Juan Carlos Kalytta from the Ecuadorian flower farm Rosadex.
There were also some Trends Plaza spaces, for visitors to take photos with. Christmas had already arrived early at the first space.
There were also some Trends Plaza spaces, for visitors to take photos with. Christmas had already arrived early at the first space.
Some animals were ready for some photos at the other Trends Plaza.
Some animals were ready for some photos at the other Trends Plaza.
Big flower and plant arrangements were popular photo opportunities for visitors.
Big flower and plant arrangements were popular photo opportunities for visitors.
Oktay Suleymanoglu of Turkish Flowers.
Oktay Suleymanoglu of Turkish Flowers.
Sandra op de Kamp and Karel van Hattum were busy showing their new Jamafa machinery to visitors. The screens in the background were playing videos of their machines at work.
Sandra op de Kamp and Karel van Hattum were busy showing their new Jamafa machinery to visitors. The screens in the background were playing videos of their machines at work.
Maria Crishna Tavera
Maria Crishna Tavera
Coen Bukman and Tim van der Elst showing their new machine that can sort hydrangeas.
Coen Bukman and Tim van der Elst showing their new machine that can sort hydrangeas.
Gianpaolo Benini and Cinzia Barla from the Italian company Liguria Blumen. Many dried flowers were on display as well, as the popularity of those has been increasing.
Gianpaolo Benini and Cinzia Barla from the Italian company Liguria Blumen. Many dried flowers were on display as well, as the popularity of those has been increasing.
Katherine Mantilla and Nicole Lopez of Anniroses (Ecuador).
Katherine Mantilla and Nicole Lopez of Anniroses (Ecuador).
Dean E. Rule from E.G. Hill together with Nicholas Chang from Rosaprima.
Dean E. Rule from E.G. Hill together with Nicholas Chang from Rosaprima.
The team of Evanthia ready to talk to visitors.
The team of Evanthia ready to talk to visitors.
Ziv Shaked of DryGair and Eef Zwinkels from Royal Brinkman with their new  DG-X dehumidifier.
Ziv Shaked of DryGair and Eef Zwinkels from Royal Brinkman with their new  DG-X dehumidifier.
There were many floral photo opportunities for attendees to enjoy.
There were many floral photo opportunities for attendees to enjoy.
The first day of the event was ended with a sociable drink.
The first day of the event was ended with a sociable drink.
Peter Kemei and Andrew Wambua at the mZurrie Flowers stand. The Kenyan flower growers were busy all day with client meetings.
Peter Kemei and Andrew Wambua at the mZurrie Flowers stand. The Kenyan flower growers were busy all day with client meetings.
The Turkish Cargo team.
The Turkish Cargo team.
The team of Milestone Fresh.
The team of Milestone Fresh.
Julian de Ruyter, Ricardo Aguilar and Michele Cruz of Manuchar.
Julian de Ruyter, Ricardo Aguilar and Michele Cruz of Manuchar.
Luca Quilici and Filippo Pitrella at the Flora Toscana stand.
Luca Quilici and Filippo Pitrella at the Flora Toscana stand.
The team of Chrysal.
The team of Chrysal.
The Ercolano Flora team.
The Ercolano Flora team.
Juan Diego Ucros and Diego Ucros of RoseAmor. They were handing out bracelets with a small preserved rose on it that will last a year.
Juan Diego Ucros and Diego Ucros of RoseAmor. They were handing out bracelets with a small preserved rose on it that will last a year.
Guillermo Barreto and Frans Buzek from the Colombian La Gaitana Farms.
Guillermo Barreto and Frans Buzek from the Colombian La Gaitana Farms.
The Mystic Flowers stand had three points of contact. The first was this big floral entrance welcoming visitors in.
The Mystic Flowers stand had three points of contact. The first was this big floral entrance welcoming visitors in.
The visitors can then see their wedding flower arrangements on the table, in which the Mystic Flowers team has deviated from the traditional flower choices. And in the background, more unique flower arrangements can be found.
The visitors can then see their wedding flower arrangements on the table, in which the Mystic Flowers team has deviated from the traditional flower choices. And in the background, more unique flower arrangements can be found.
A wall of bouquets from Alexandra Farms.
A wall of bouquets from Alexandra Farms.
Marian Fernanda Fegan and Sebastian Maldonado from Agrogana.
Marian Fernanda Fegan and Sebastian Maldonado from Agrogana.
Ernesto Bernal B. and Andres Felipe Bernal from Real Carga.
Ernesto Bernal B. and Andres Felipe Bernal from Real Carga.
Billy Loaiza and Andrea Main Toro from the Colombian Flores de Alta Gracia
Billy Loaiza and Andrea Main Toro from the Colombian Flores de Alta Gracia
Desiree van den Breevaart and Ariana Sudario from Hortus Supplies International
Desiree van den Breevaart and Ariana Sudario from Hortus Supplies International
Dennis Christmann and Maaike Hamer from Stelzner showing their technical tools to help growers maximize their ROI.
Dennis Christmann and Maaike Hamer from Stelzner showing their technical tools to help growers maximize their ROI.
Sol Perez and Jazmin Leon with some of Nikita Flowers' varieties.
Sol Perez and Jazmin Leon with some of Nikita Flowers' varieties.
Jazmin Leon and Jose Tipa with some of Coexflor's varieties from Ecuador.
Jazmin Leon and Jose Tipa with some of Coexflor's varieties from Ecuador.
Hans van der Poel and Herman van der Jagt showing their new LilyMatic machine. The machine will be going to Dutch plant nursery Qualily, which has been switching to automation within 1 year, with the help of Hans van der Poel's machines.
Hans van der Poel and Herman van der Jagt showing their new LilyMatic machine. The machine will be going to Dutch plant nursery Qualily, which has been switching to automation within 1 year, with the help of Hans van der Poel's machines.
Ann Gikonyo of the Kenyan Agriculture Fisheries and Food Authority (AFA) said that many visitors were interested in taking photos of their floral arrangements.
Ann Gikonyo of the Kenyan Agriculture Fisheries and Food Authority (AFA) said that many visitors were interested in taking photos of their floral arrangements.
Havatec's machines continued to be surrounded by crowds of interested visitors.
Havatec's machines continued to be surrounded by crowds of interested visitors.
Rwanda Fresh's booth created an opportunity for international buyers to come in contact with Rwanda's rose producers. From left to right: Michel Sebera (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Jeanine Kayihura (Bella Flowers Rwanda), Willem Versteegh (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Jean Hugues Mukama (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Ambroise Ngabonziza (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague).
Rwanda Fresh's booth created an opportunity for international buyers to come in contact with Rwanda's rose producers. From left to right: Michel Sebera (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Jeanine Kayihura (Bella Flowers Rwanda), Willem Versteegh (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Jean Hugues Mukama (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague), Ambroise Ngabonziza (Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague).
Jurs de Graaf, Sebastiaan van Paassen, and Ron Kops from IAA Fresh.
Jurs de Graaf, Sebastiaan van Paassen, and Ron Kops from IAA Fresh.
Frank Grunder and Jelle Fransen from ai2.
Frank Grunder and Jelle Fransen from ai2.
The Ciesse Flower Export company was there to represent their Italian flower export services.
The Ciesse Flower Export company was there to represent their Italian flower export services.
The Ciesse Flower Export stand was filled with interesting (and many golden) flowers and plants.
The Ciesse Flower Export stand was filled with interesting (and many golden) flowers and plants.
Maik Mandemaker and Inge Schalke at the MPS stand.
Maik Mandemaker and Inge Schalke at the MPS stand.
Stefano Liporace and Vincenzo Russo from Vifra
Stefano Liporace and Vincenzo Russo from Vifra
The Flores El Pandero team busy with meetings.
The Flores El Pandero team busy with meetings.
The Matina Aguaclara stand.
The Matina Aguaclara stand.
The Grup Vegaflor stand.
The Grup Vegaflor stand.
Many meetings happened at the CV Innovation stand.
Many meetings happened at the CV Innovation stand.
The Colibri Flowers team.
The Colibri Flowers team.
The Geoflora stand, Colombian growers and exporters of cut flowers.
The Geoflora stand, Colombian growers and exporters of cut flowers.
Jurgen Vermeulen and Corina de Pagter at the Pagter stand.
Jurgen Vermeulen and Corina de Pagter at the Pagter stand.
The Italian stands were well visited. Graglia Fiori, for example, was busy with meetings
The Italian stands were well visited. Graglia Fiori, for example, was busy with meetings
The Italian import/export company Elemflora
The Italian import/export company Elemflora
Diemme Fiori, an Italian company specialized in dried flowers as well as ornamental plants and cut flowers, was present as well.
Diemme Fiori, an Italian company specialized in dried flowers as well as ornamental plants and cut flowers, was present as well.
Silvio Bregliano of B&B, an Italian flower supplier to wholesalers and chain-stores.
Silvio Bregliano of B&B, an Italian flower supplier to wholesalers and chain-stores.
Enzo's stand was busy this year.
Enzo's stand was busy this year.
The Promoflor team in a business meeting.
The Promoflor team in a business meeting.
The Kenyan flower arrangements were a popular photo spot among visitors.
The Kenyan flower arrangements were a popular photo spot among visitors.
Red Lands Roses brought along some of their varieties for the Kenyan floral arrangements.
Red Lands Roses brought along some of their varieties for the Kenyan floral arrangements.
The Konst Alstroemeria and United Selections stand.
The Konst Alstroemeria and United Selections stand.
The Mecaflor stand presented a variety of their machines.
The Mecaflor stand presented a variety of their machines.
Benoit Decock and Maxim Decock at the Decock Plants stand.
Benoit Decock and Maxim Decock at the Decock Plants stand.
Javier Lomas showing Sigrow's products that can measure whether the stomata of the plants are open, giving you more information on water loss and growth of the plants.
Javier Lomas showing Sigrow's products that can measure whether the stomata of the plants are open, giving you more information on water loss and growth of the plants.
Lars Winters, Humberto van Veen and Martin Altemirano of Four Seasons Quality.
Lars Winters, Humberto van Veen and Martin Altemirano of Four Seasons Quality.
The David Austin wedding flowers were on display as well.
The David Austin wedding flowers were on display as well.
Star Roses had some interesting and colorful roses on display.
Star Roses had some interesting and colorful roses on display.
Tobias Fluhr and Koss Maat showing their Lock products.
Tobias Fluhr and Koss Maat showing their Lock products.
The Verdissimo team presented their new line of 100% sustainable packaging at the IFTF
The Verdissimo team presented their new line of 100% sustainable packaging at the IFTF
Verdissimo's new line of 100% sustainable packaging.
Verdissimo's new line of 100% sustainable packaging.
Mauricio Briceno T. of Turflor.
Mauricio Briceno T. of Turflor.
The Ball stand was filled with flower arrangements and visitors taking photos.
The Ball stand was filled with flower arrangements and visitors taking photos.
Some of Ball's flower arrangements.
Some of Ball's flower arrangements.
Kuehne + Nagel's stand.
Kuehne + Nagel's stand.
The Alkavat Group's roses on display.
The Alkavat Group's roses on display.
Inger Kristine with the mZurrie team and Rosa Eskelund (Roses Forever) holding the Inger Kristine variety.
Inger Kristine with the mZurrie team and Rosa Eskelund (Roses Forever) holding the Inger Kristine variety.