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| The participation and support of these entrepreneurs is the product of the Support Plan launched by PROCOLOMBIA last July first, in order to support the exporters affected by the revaluation, the suspension of ATPDEA and heavy rains. |
The participation of 30 Colombian businessmen at the most important flower farming industry event in Eastern Europe ended today. Two of them were rewarded for the quality of their flowers and PROCOLOMBIA was recognized for the best exhibition stand and organization.
The participation of 30 Colombian flower growers who traveled with the support of PROCOLOMBIA and Asocolflores ended successfully They attended the ' Flowers Expo 2011' , one of the most important trade fairs in Eastern Europe.
Colombian companies were so welcomed at the event, that two of the participating companies, Inversiones Bellaflor, for its ' freedom' variety of roses, and the Grupo de Exportadores de Flores y Floricultores Antioquia (GEFFA) for its two-colored jumbo variety of hydrangea, won gold medals in the category of best technical quality during a competition by the organizers GreenExpo and Crocus Expo IEC.
On the other hand, PROCOLOMBIA was awarded the best exhibit design for the Colombian stand, and received an honorable mention for organizing the exhibition. Similarly, the Colombian Association of Flower Exporters (Asocolflores) was recognized for its stand.
For four days, the Colombian exhibitors had the opportunity to showcase roses, hydrangeas, mini coves, carnations, mini carnations, astromelias and foliage, which were appreciated by buyers from different markets such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
Employers can not only offer their products, but also meet with the main buyers of Central Asia and Eastern Europe, as well as producers and sellers of live flowers and plants from other countries, developers, producers and sellers of machinery and technological equipment for the sector, as well as logistics service providers.
" It went really well. A high percentage of attendees are interested in our products," said Ivan Rebolledo, of Florever, and added that " these events are usually not closed deals but, I managed to establish very important business contacts for my company."
On the other hand, Christian Fog, from Cultivos del Norte, said that " in the early days there was little movement, but it increased with the passing of the hours. One has to be patient, but it is very likely that I leave Russia with two closed businesses deals."
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| For four days, the Colombian exhibitors had the opportunity to showcase roses, hydrangeas, mini coves, carnations, mini carnations, astromelias and foliage, which were appreciated by buyers from different markets such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. |
" These events are very important because we have the opportunity to promote products from Colombia at a higher level. In addition, we were able to open doors for future business," concluded the members of GEFFA.
The participation and support of these entrepreneurs is the product of the Support Plan launched by PROCOLOMBIA last July first, in order to support the exporters affected by the revaluation, the suspension of ATPDEA and heavy rains.
Russia is the second largest destination for Colombian flowers after the United States. In 2010 exports to this market grew 41.1 percent over 2009, with exports in the amount of $60.6 million compared to $42.9 million, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism, based on figures from DANE.
