More visitors at garden trade fair

The 21st Flowers IPM Moscow ended with a 14.8 per cent increase in visitors compared to last year. The number of visitors recorded at the specialist trade fair for plants, horticultural techniques, floristry and equipment, held in the All Russian Exhibition Centre in Moscow from 27 to 29 August, was 24 984 of which 73 per cent were trade professionals. However the number of exhibitors has further declined with just 302 companies from 23 countries exhibiting their products, which is 16 per cent less than last year. According to the event organiser, the current economic situation did not play a role in the execution of the fair. The import of plants to Russia is still permitted. The event was jointly organised by Messe Essen, Germany and the Russian company VDNH (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy). The next Flowers IPM Moscow will take place from 27 to 29 August 2015.