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Standing strong together

Our cooperative has been operating on one principle since 1911: standing strong together. Royal FloraHolland connects growers, knowledge, and opportunities. In this way, we create value for all members, today and for generations to come.

Standing strong together. The story of our cooperative

Since 1911, we have been united by a shared conviction: together we stand stronger. What once began as a collective of forward-thinking growers has grown into a powerful international cooperative where entrepreneurs find, help, and inspire each other. Royal FloraHolland is more than just a floriculture marketplace. It is a community, a place where professionals with a love for their product and respect for each other do business together.

The cooperative is not a temporary arrangement, but a sustainable way of working together that thrives on the commitment of its members. In their daily work at the nursery, by sharing knowledge, participating in committees, or simply by continuing to believe in the power of collectivity. What we build together, we carry forward—from generation to generation, but also to new members. That is what makes us strong. And that is what keeps us strong.

In a rapidly changing sector, that sense of unity is more important than ever. We see it in the stories of our members: young entrepreneurs who consciously choose cooperative entrepreneurship, and experienced growers who pass on their knowledge and values. We see it in moments of consultation, innovation, and pride. And in the small gestures: a good conversation, a shared insight, a helping hand.

Because that is what binds us together. Not just flowers and plants. But trust, craftsmanship, and the conviction that together we can achieve more than alone. Standing strong together.

Innovating together

“Developing solutions together ensures that there is support across the entire sector.”
Bob Hoogerdijk, Hoogeveen Plants

Member influence

“The cooperative is unique in the flower industry. There is almost nothing else like it anywhere in the world on this scale, with so many members, such impact, and such dynamism. As a grower, that makes me proud of such an organization.”
Dick Kooij, Gerbera United

Collective strength

“You can collaborate with reliable partners in a very accessible and easy way.”
Levi Evers, Bredefleur