A worker from Karen Roses arranges packed flowers at a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) NAIROBI, Oct.
30 (Xinhua) -- Nestled in the northern reaches of Nairobi, Kenya's capital, Karen Roses, an indigenous flower farm, stands out with its lush greenery and meticulously arranged greenhouses, where a variety of roses are already in bloom. Located nearly 30 km from downtown, Karen Roses has been in the cut flower business for over three decades, supplying its products to both local and international markets, including China. Calvine Emadau, commercial manager at Karen Roses, said in an interview with Xinhua that the upcoming seventh edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov.
5 to 10, will be a pivotal moment for the flower company to expand its presence in the Chinese market. As a first-time exhibitor, Karen Roses will showcase some of its flagship products at the exposition, including coffee and avocado, alongside its floral offerings. "We believe China is a market of unlimited opportunities.
We started with China five years ago; we have been growing and believe it is a really good market for us," said Emadau. Under the theme of "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization," the CIIE this year will offer Kenyan horticultural companies a unique opportunity to learn more about the Chinese market, negotiate export agreements, and establish enduri.
