Ananas ‘Xanda’
Date: 16/03/2006
A winner of the 2006 FloraHolland Awards in the "most promising novelty" category indoor plants.
Verdict: This product can be applied to a very broad target group. The element of surprise is created especially by the unexpected red colour. This causes this plant to fit in perfectly with current interior trends. However, the judges did feel it was important for the plant to be introduced while in full bloom. The fact that the plant will do well anywhere in the house is also something that needs to be emphasised.

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FLORAHOLLAND (press release - March 8, 2006) - For the sixth successive year, FloraHolland has presented six FloraHolland Awards on March 7, 2006 in two categories: "most promising novelty" and "most successful market introduction". FloraHolland novelty product manager Xander Berents: "This year, the judges looked particularly at the commercial value of the products and therefore, if a product just looked different this played a less prominent role."

The central theme of the 2006 FloraHolland Award presentations was "Spirit of the Times translated to tailor-made solutions." Consumer analyst Sandra Könings, who is closely involved in FlorConcepting, among other things, talked about this in her presentation. She emphasised the important role played by emotions when people buy a product. "You will only tempt consumers if your product evokes emotions," Ms Könings said. "Do something with your product that can entice the end customer, but at the same time, make sure you know who your end customer is and what he, or in most cases, she, likes. Grow emotion, as it were."