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International Floriculture Expo 2015

IFE 2015 will take place alongside United Fresh and FMI Connect creating the floral and fresh food industry's must-attend event of the year!

Debuting in Chicago this year, the International Floriculture Expo is an annual event where the floral industry gathers to discover new products, source new suppliers, network, and learn. It is considered the leading industry trade event, bringing together the highest-volume buyers from the floral industry, connecting them with companies that offer an array of products and services.

IFE 2015 will be co-located with United Fresh and FMI in Chicago. The combination of these powerful events will bring together cross-category retailers from high volume mass markets and mid-size grocers, to independent operators from the local, national and international markets.

IFE also features the 8th Annual Iron Designer Competition, featuring leading floral designers in a light-hearted challenge that will test the limits of their skills and creativity. To celebrate their collaboration with United Fresh, this year’s theme, “Fusion of Product and Floral,” challenges these top-notch designers to incorporate fresh product into their one-of-a-kind floral arrangements!

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Ticket prices vary based on package selection. All tickets purchasing and further information can be found at www.floriexpo.com

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