Autumn events, member benefits and an awards deadline!

As we reach the middle of the summer season, our thoughts here at the CHA are turning to the autumn and the events we are supporting from now until the end of the year (and a bit beyond!).

In this edition of CHA News, we update you on these events, along with information about two of our member benefits: ICSM credit checking agency and Burleigh and Dodds, which offers members a 20% discount on its information resources. We hope that you will be able to complete a quick survey to help them with an exciting new online resource.

We look forward to seeing you at the forthcoming events!

Susan Fairley
Trade Federation Manager

Four Oaks Trade Show

3-4 September, Four Oaks

We are delighted to be working with the organisers of Four Oaks to promote the event, as well as taking part in the seminar programme.

Four Oaks Trade Show is the UK’s leading international exhibition for the whole of commercial horticulture.

From production to point-of-sale, the breadth of exhibits on display is the show’s strength, attracting a broad visitor base.

The range of exhibits on display at Four Oaks is unrivalled and networking opportunities unmissable. Over 300 exhibitors from around the world exhibit the latest plant introductions, product launches, service and technology innovations on 600+ stands.

Along with a stand in the Educate zone, we will also be presenting a seminar ‘A fireside chat with CHA’ on 4 September at 10:30am entitled “How to grow your international business”.

This interactive discussion will provide:

• Practical help in identifying and approaching new international markets

• How to access key retailers

• Services to assist your export business: credit checking, sources for sales contacts, facilitated meetings

• International trade shows: which ones should you attend?

The speakers taking part in the seminar will be from the CHA, a DBT international trade advisor and an export business expert.

Participation is free, for more information please contact Susan Fairley.

For more information, please visit: www.fouroaks-tradeshow.com

Fruit Attraction

8-10 October, IFEMA Madrid

We are hosting a UK pavilion at Fruit Attraction, one of the world’s leading fruit, salad and vegetable sector events.

In 2023, the show attracted over 2,000 exhibitors across nine halls and 103,868 visitors from 145 countries.

“Fruit Attraction was a very strong show for our UK group last year, as we were in a prime location in a vibrant and busy hall. With stand space at a premium throughout the event, we are fortunate to be working closely with the organisers to secure the same location, which will maximise the opportunities for our exhibitors” commented CHA’s Event Manager, Lydia Stubbs.

We are offering a choice of turnkey stand options, a British-themed pavilion setting, support from our team throughout and a marketing and PR package to promote the group.

In a new initiative, we are also offering exhibitors in the British group the opportunity to take the option of a customised meetings agenda at the event. Run by How2Go, who are experienced international business development consultants, these facilitated meetings will help participants to generate additional meaningful business at the event. Members will receive a 25% discount for this valuable extra service.

For more information on the UK pavilion, contact Lydia Stubbs.

To register to attend as a visitor, click here.

Fruit Logistica

5-7 February 2025, Messe Berlin

Fruit Logistica covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain.

The 2024 event attracted 2,700 exhibitors and 66,000 visitors from 145 countries.

We will again be hosting a UK pavilion in the same prime location which proved such a success for our UK companies in 2024.

For more information on our exhibiting packages please contact click here.

FPC FUTURE EXPO

15-16 January 2025, NEC Birmingham

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has announced its 2025 event, in a landmark move which co-locates the show with LAMMA.

FPA FUTURE EXPO is poised to be at the epicentre of agritech innovation, offering an exclusive glimpse into the technologies reshaping horticulture.
With its focus on cutting-edge agritech innovation, robotics, automation, vertical farming, AI and more, this event is not just a gathering but a window into the future, spotlighting the most advanced technological breakthroughs in the industry.

Discover more on the FPC FUTURE EXPO website.

Calling all growers and international suppliers!

The FPC Fresh Awards ‘International supplier of the year’ is still open for nominations, but time is running out!

This prestigious award recognises suppliers to the UK market who excel in innovation, teamwork, and agricultural acumen.

If you know a grower, exporter, or horticultural business that stands out with its dedication to best practices, sound financial decisions, and willingness to embrace innovation, nominate the company today.

Final submission deadline is Wednesday 10 July.

Make your nominations here.

Have you been caught out by late payment or even a bad debt?

One of the essential free benefits of CHA membership is exclusive access to the credit scoring, credit control and debt management specialists ICSM Credit.

ICSM is a specialised provider of focused financial/commercial payment management and control systems and specialist payment management products for the garden, pet and horticulture sectors. 

Access to ICSM’s easy to use commercial credit performance database will bring your company credit reports, notifications and alerts when a companies’ credit situation changes or when there are indications of financial problems and you can even access financial reports for international distributors and retailers.

To fully understand all of the features of this benefit and the positive impact it can have on your business, we are offering CHA members the opportunity to have a virtual 1-2-1 meeting with Ian Carrotte, founder of ICSM. 

The meetings run for 25-30 minutes and will explain the full benefits of the service and how to access them. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to dig deep into ISCM’s services and ask Ian any questions you may have.

Meeting slots available (first come first served) are:

• 16 July 11:00-11:30

• 16 July 14:30-15:00

• 17 July 11:30-12:00

• 17 July 15:00-15:30

• 19 July 10:30-11:00

• 19 July 14:00-14:30

To book your meeting, click here.

Find out more about ICSM.

Let us have your views on a potential new member benefit

Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing are award winning publishers of the latest scientific reviews in regenerative and sustainable agriculture.

Burleigh Dodds are interested to learn how CHA members interact with research information.  Below is a link to a short 2-3 minutes survey to help assess whether, via their new information platform, we could offer this as a member benefit. Please help us by sparing a couple of minutes to complete the survey.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CHA-HORT/

Find out more about Burleigh Dodds.

FloraCulture International (FCI) – latest issue! The July-August issue of FCI has just been published, which focuses on the theme of show time and is packed with colourful stories on this theme. Read the latest issue here.