Orchid Inspiration Days 2025: Discover the world of orchids
From Wednesday, June 4th to Friday, June 6th, and from Tuesday, June 10th to Friday, June 13th, nine orchid growers will open their doors for Orchid Inspiration Days 2025. This event offers trade professionals, exporters, wholesalers, retailers, and retailers the opportunity to discover the latest developments in the orchid sector.
Floral nests, cacti, and live inspiration
What was on display at IPM Essen this year? Well, a great deal. From live flower shows to beautiful shop presentations of cacti, orchids, and roses, to the flower trends from FDF and Blooms (with spectacular arrangements), beautiful flower presentations at the growers' (associations), and the colorful atmosphere presentation of 365 days of flowers. In short: IPM was in full bloom.
Full of inspiration at Messe Frankfurt
At the beginning of February, the Messe in Frankfurt once again provided a few days of accommodation for Christmasworld, Ambiente and Creativeworld. The more than 4,600 exhibitors from over 170 countries attracted approximately 148,000 visitors to the three trade fairs; 8,000 more than in 2024. In addition to networking and placing orders, they mainly came to gather inspiration and discover the latest trends and innovations in the field of consumer goods and seasonal decorations – and they were not disappointed, because there were beautiful displays and beautiful new products to see. The satisfaction of visitors and exhibitors was therefore high.
Patrick Dobbe passes the baton
Patrick Dobbe started Dobbeflowers more than twenty years ago at the Cultra in Aalsmeer, where it quickly grew from a small team to a larger and larger operation. Seven years ago, Dobbeflowers moved to the Green Trade Center (GTC) and entered into a collaboration with Waterdrinker and Agora to reach even more customers. 'I am incredibly proud of everything my team and I have accomplished, but at the same time, it is time to take a new path. I have therefore decided to leave Dobbeflowers.'
Fashion and flower spectacle in the Philippines
The Bohol International Flower Festival (BIFF), a celebration of flowers and couture, took place in November 2024 at the Grand Resort Bohol, Philippines.
Spring has begun
On February 9 & 10, spring started at Star & Van der Gugten in Wetteren (BE) with an inspiring two-day event full of floral art, craftsmanship, and a wide range of (spring) flowers. Three generations of florists: Daniël Ost, Erik Lockley, and upcoming Dutch talent Bente van Meurs let the flowers speak and showed innovative creations with materials that you should not miss this season. The sustainable products of Smithers-Oasis were also given a stage during the demonstration.