The first in-person trade mission since Covid-19, open to exporters of floricultural products in the broadest sense of the word
Location: Mazurkas Convention Centre in Ożarów Mazowiecki (6km from Warsaw’s city centre) | Date: 22 September 2022 | Time: 08:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
REGISTER YOUR INTERESTAre you a company active in the sustainable production of floricultural products or a floriculture exporter, or do you do both? Would you like to do business with Polish retail customers, catch up with existing Polish business partners or be informed about developments within the Polish retail market? Then join the first inaugural FCI/AIPH/FRESH MARKET Trade Mission Poland on 22 September 2022.
During this inaugural event, FCI magazine, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), and Fresh Market, in association with the Dutch Embassy in Warsaw, will organise individual, tailor-made B2B meetings between exporters of floricultural products and the most important retail chains in Poland.
The Polish economic miracle is remarkable in many ways. Since the collapse of the Iron Curtain in 1989, the Polish economy has rapidly transformed from a centrally planned economy to a free-market economy.
Thanks to solid monetary and fiscal policies, the country avoided a large-scale recession during the 2008-2009 banking crisis and saw its GDP grow around five per cent by 2020, outperforming most Western European countries in economic terms.
The pandemic caused much human and financial suffering, but Poland managed to limit the economic downturn by -3.6 per cent, a significantly smaller percentage than other countries. Meanwhile, bilateral trade and investment steadily increase due to stable economic growth.
This Central European country, partly due to its location and its young and dynamic population, offers many opportunities for Dutch exporters of floricultural products. The use of substantial EU and World Bank funds strengthens the agricultural and horticulture sector development.
Due to its geographical location at the crossroads between East and West, Poland is an important trading partner for the Netherlands, especially in the trade-in flowers and plants.
In 2021, Dutch companies exported €347 million (+22.4% compared to 2020) worth of floriculture products, which puts Poland in fifth place in the top ten export countries compiled by the Dutch Association of Wholesalers Floriculture Products (VGB) and market analyst Floridata.
While the trade mission is open to all nationalities and all exporters of floricultural products in the broadest sense of the word, the Netherlands has been chosen as the trade mission’s partner country. As such, the organisers are delighted that the Dutch delegation will embark on a retail safari through the city of Warsaw on 21 September. Our matchmaker is happy to inform you about other special arrangements available for Dutch participants.
The Netherlands has many strengths: a technically advanced horticultural sector, environmentally certified products, a global distribution hub and well-oiled logistics, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and an unprecedented range of products.
Dutch growers export cut flowers, pot plants, bedding plants, trees, shrubs, perennials, and flower bulbs to all corners of the world.
As the sale of flowers and plants in Polish supermarkets and DIY stores is gaining ground and becoming more professional, the Embassy of the Netherlands wishes to profile the country as a supplier of high-quality and sustainably cultivated flowers, plants, trees, and bulbs and will as such work in partnership with the event’s organisers.
An overview of the participants can be found below.
Would you like to participate? Please contact the event’s matchmaker Ron van der Ploeg at [email protected] to discuss your appointment with your chosen retailer and your specific needs.
The actual B2B meetings start on 22 September, and run from 8am to 5pm (CEST). A queue system connected to a large screen in the venue allows participants to get a number and know when it is their turn. Or they just check their mobile phone to see when it is their turn.
The working language is English. If an interpreter is necessary, Fresh Market can accommodate this in the preparatory discussions.
There are three booking categories: standard (visitor only), exhibitor, and bronze sponsor.
| FCI/AIPH/FRESH MARKET Trade Mission Poland Fees | Admission Fee | 6m² Stand | Sponsorship Package (see below for full benefits) |
| Standard | €550 | ||
| Exhibitor | €490 | €820 | |
| Bronze Sponsor | Included | Included | €3,750 |
| FCI/AIPH/FRESH MARKET Trade Mission Poland Fees | Admission Fee | 6m² Stand | Sponsorship Package (see below for full benefits) |
| Standard | €650 | ||
| Exhibitor | €490 | €820 | |
| Bronze Sponsor | Included | Included | €3,750 |
The fees have been set to cover our direct costs of running the event. These are carefully costed and set on a cost-recovery basis.
The Standard Registration is for visitors only, entitled to a maximum of 10 B2B meetings with Polish retailers. Length of the meetings: maximum 10 minutes. This fee includes free breakfast, lunch and cocktail dinner party.
The Exhibitor Registration fee includes a 6m² stand and discounted access to the event. This fee includes free breakfast, lunch and cocktail dinner party.
The Bronze Registration fee includes:
Please contact the event’s matchmaker, Ron van der Ploeg, with any questions: email [email protected] or telephone +31 6 404 99 269.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION COSTS ARE AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.
If the event is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresh Market will refund 100% of the money paid.
Mazurkas Convention Centre in Ożarów Mazowiecki (6km from Warsaw’s city centre) | 22 September 2022 | 08:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
For further answers, get in touch with FCI editor
Ron van der Ploeg
at [email protected]
