Annual report 2023
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Annual report 2023

2023 was a year with two faces. Steven van Schilfgaarde, CEO, and David van Mechelen, CFO, look back and look ahead.

Foreword: CEO Steven van Schilfgaarde

2023, a historic year

In 2023, we achieved many milestones. For instance, further harmonisation of our logistics hubs took place, our digital platform Floriday grew, we started Central Auctioning and agreement was reached on Member Packages. In contrast, the financial result was disappointing with a loss of 17 million euros.
Financial commentary: CFO David van Mechelen

Financial results under pressure

In 2023, like last year, we broke the 5 billion product sales mark. Still, this is disappointing because the loss is bigger than we expected namely 17 million after tax. It was a combination of factors that put pressure on our financial results. What those factors were and how we will write black figures in 2024, I am happy to explain.

Key figures 2023

Simplify dealmaking

Royal FloraHolland brings demand and supply together both digitally and physically at a major international floriculture marketplace. We invest in improving and renewing our trading capabilities. That helps us grow together. We offer several different ways to do business, such as auctions (the clock), auction presales, direct sales (day and forward selling) and Direct Bidding.

Customised logistics

Royal FloraHolland supplies growers and buyers with logistics services, from the reception, sorting, setting-up and distribution of the product to final delivery to the buyer. We understand that logistics must be flexible, efficient and reliable. We innovate in order to offer customers solutions that will continue to connect with their business processes in the future. As a hub for the logistics chain, we see an

Smart business

Doing business in floriculture requires a combination of many different qualities and skills, from knowledge of flowers and plants to financial management, production and other processes, and the selection, training and support of employees. Royal FloraHolland supports growers and buyers in this with, among other things, a 100% payment guarantee, common purchasing terms, logistics solutions, advisory services and real estate.

Sustainability report

Royal FloraHolland takes its responsibility in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). With this sustainability report according to the CSRD, we offer insight into our progress in the field of sustainability, with which we, as a cooperative, create long-term value.

Downloads

Download the annual report and financial statements here.