In three weeks , the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York will open its door for World Floral Expo . The show will be held from March 25 - 27 , where buyer can meet outside growers from the main flower produce land in the world . It is one of the few sodding efflorescence exposition of this type in the country , and has been direct each year by HPP Exhibitions in different states since 1999 .
Last year ’s edition in Dallas ( TX).Click here for the news report and pictures .
A pure flower exhibitionWorld Floral Expo is a relatively small show , when comparing it with all other expo HPP organise , but over the years it has become a well established one . " Since 1999 , we ’ve been organizing this show . It is a pure flower exhibition where blossom raiser meet all kinds of vendee , from low florists to large retailer . bloom are the focus of the show , no side effect . For three day , from 10am-4pm around a.o . 70 growers ( exhibitors ) have the chance to come across the buyers , which are often around 400 - 500 US and Canadian flush buyers . "
Every year another stateEvery yr , the show is organized in a different state . Last year , it was hold in Dallas ( TX ) and this class again in New York City ( NY ) , a home they attempt to return to every five long time . " When organizing the show for the first clip , we chop-chop noticed that it attract purchaser from the area ( a 500 km diameter ) . The reaction on the show were very positive and we therefore decided to go and organise it in another state . In all the unlike states we have organize it , we got the same convinced reaction and the show resulted in a sort of locomote genus Circus " , he laughs .
The first show was held in New York and every five days , they endeavor to come back to this spot . " It is important to be present in New York as it is an of import grocery store . It is always a great show and we see that , in this metropolis , more from other parts of the area are attend . It is a great place to combine body of work and pleasure - after show hours many go downtown shopping and enjoy the city . "
International characterThe expo has gained a very external role when it comes to the shower . Currently , growers from all magnanimous flower producing countries Colombia , Ecuador , Ethiopia , Kenya and the Netherlands , but also Mexico and Peru , are present to advance their flowers .
What about the coronavirus?The exhibition is already claim place in three weeks and when verbalise about issue , one of the questions that pop up into many brain is , what about the coronavirus ? Over the last month , several exhibition postponed or were forced to shelve their show due to the outbreak and dissemination of the virus in their country . Also in the US , there are cases of the coronavirus ; will this have an influence on the continuation of the show ? accord to organizer Dick van Raamsdonk of HPP Exhibitions , it has not . " Of course , as an organiser of the show , we have to evaluate the situation . In the US , several upshot are being cancel , but also a lot are continuing . This is mix with the fact that the exhibitors and visitor are still eager to come - we only have had 1 cancellation of an exhibitor , due to the collective measuring rod taken by his company . We do have several companies and exhibitor asking us if the show will keep , but that ’s coherent in such a post . It is getting huge medium reportage . company in New York are in business and I guess everything will stay on in line . Above all , it ’s everyone ’s own conclusion to come to the show . "
2020 edition - slaked so farVan Raamsdonk is pleased with the 2020 variation so far . " We always have to wait the answer of Valentine ’s Day . And this year , particularly for the South American growers , it has been a fairly near yr . Therefore , the number of exhibitioner is more or less like to last yr . The exhibitors , however , diverge per twelvemonth . We have several yield shower , but we also see many new face this year . "
For more informationWorld Floral ExpoDick van RaamsdonkEmail:[email protected]www.worldfloralexpo.com
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