China’s Premier Flower Innovators & Exporters

The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX 2025) from September 19–21, this premier floral trade show transforms the city into a global horticulture epicenter. At IFEX 2025, over 60,000 sqm of exhibition space will gather elite breeders, growers, and tech suppliers, showcasing cutting-edge varieties and sustainable solutions.

In 2024, the event drew over 84,000 visits, with on-site transactions exceeding 200 million yuan. More than 92.3% of exhibitors reported high satisfaction with their participation.

(Alphabetical order)

1.      Forever Company Ltd   

Established: 1999  

Location: Yunnan
Specialization: Premium cut-flower production and export.
Key Strengths:

·         6-hectare farm in Jiangchuan + 5,000m² processing workshop in Chenggong.

·         160+ staff; ISO 9001:2000 certified and Yunnan "Category I Enterprise" for expedited customs.

·         Annual exports: ~3,000 tons (daily 8 tons) to Asia, Europe, Americas, and Australasia.

·         Products: Roses, lilies, carnations, eustoma (sourced from own base + external partners).

·         2023 external procurement exceeded ¥100 million, ensuring diverse supply.
Commitment: Quality-driven partnerships for a sustainable floral future.

2.      Kunming 24Hua Seed Industry Co., Ltd

Vision: Bringing flowers into millions of Chinese households.
Mission: To lead China's flower industry.
Core Values: Sincerity, mutual trust, and prioritizing mutual benefit.
Highlights:

  • China's only full-chain flower supplier (seedlings → vases), founded in 2015.
  • Ensures "14-day shelf life + 7-day vase life" through strict quality control.
  • Operates a 6.4-hectare demo base and 6,400m² processing center in Kunming.
  • Pioneers’ off-season soilless peony cultivation (Oct–Mar) via Israeli technology.
  • Exclusive China agent for top global breeders (e.g., Deliflor, Evanthia) and post-harvest solutions.
  • Founder Chen Lin brings 30+ years of expertise in global floriculture.
    Ideal For: Retailers seeking premium, traceable flowers and innovative varieties.

3.      Kunming Hasfarm Flowers

Parent Group: Hasfarm Holdings (Asia’s floral leader).
Supply Advantage:

  • 200+ varieties across 8 key groups from Chinese/Vietnamese farms:
  • Focus: High-end export quality, consistency, and novelty.
    Target Markets: Global wholesalers and designers seeking reliable, diverse assortments.

4      Shanghai Ninfa Trading Co., Ltd.

Core Business: Global flower import/export since 2015+.
Operations:

·         Imports: Premium flowers from Colombia/Ecuador to Asia (China, Japan, Singapore).

·         Exports: 3,000 tons/year of Chinese roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and foliage to the USA, Netherlands, and Central Asia.

·         Logistics: Air/sea/land solutions; 2,500m² Kunming cold storage with vacuum pre-coolers.

·         Innovation: Proprietary packaging designs to minimize transit damage.
Capacity: 100 tons/week. Ideal for partners needing efficient cross-border floral supply chains.

5.      The Innovation Institution of China Rose Germplasms and Varieties

Role: Yunnan’s sole rose-focused R&D institution.
Achievements:

  • 50+ research team; 4 incubated rose-breeding companies.
  • Preserves 3,000+ rose varieties, including 200+ ancient Chinese cultivars and 2,000+ wild species.
  • 2024: 1 million hybrid seeds screened (world-leading scale); 200+ new varieties filed, 6 authorized.
    Mission: Bridging science and industry via the "Chan-yan small yard" model for sustainable rose innovation.
    For: Breeders and growers seeking cutting-edge genetics and collaborative R&D.

The rise of China’s flower industry – powered by pioneers like 24Hua, Forever Company, Hasfarm, Ninfa Trading, and Yunnan Rose Institute – mirrors IFEX’s vision of a connected, innovative global marketplace. These exhibitors exemplify the expo’s core value: bridging China’s unparalleled production scale and R&D prowess with international demand for quality, efficiency, and novelty. As 24Hua brings blooms to millions of homes and Ninfa Trading optimizes cross-continent logistics, they solve the very challenges IFEX addresses – supply chain resilience, quality standardization, and sustainable growth.

 

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