Royal FloraHolland introduces renewed tariff model from 2027

Royal FloraHolland (RFH) will introduce a renewed tariff model for members, buyers and suppliers from 1 January 2027. The Members’ Council took the final decision on this during its formal meeting on 18 June 2026. The renewed model is intended to keep our co-operative strong and to place costs where they are incurred. In the coming months, RFH and the Members’ Council will work together to develop the 2027 tariffs within this renewed model. Step by step, we will work towards providing members with more clarity in the autumn, enabling each member to determine what this means for their personal situation.

Better alignment with differences

The basis of the model remains co-operative: facilities that are important for everyone will continue to be financed collectively by members. This includes Floriday, financial security and access to the logistics infrastructure. In addition, tariffs will better reflect a member’s actual use of services and logistics. 

During the member sessions in November last year and in April this year, RFH and its members discussed in depth which elements members felt should be financed collectively as part of the co-operative, and which should be individual. In the Members’ Council, and in the sounding board group consisting of a broad representation of Members’ Council members, we also shared our input and insights on the tariffs and the associated member packs on several occasions. In this way, we have worked together on the future of our co-operative. 

— Marcel vd Lugt, Chair of the Members’ Council 

The renewed model differs from the current tariff structure and will affect each member differently. Costs may be lower or higher than they are now. This depends on how you use Royal FloraHolland’s infrastructure, services and support. 

Main features of the renewed model 

In the renewed tariff model: 

• the current fixed and variable membership fees will be discontinued. They will be replaced by a fixed contribution for access to the digital and logistics platform, and a commission depending on the member pack and sales method you choose; 
• the volume discount on product turnover will be abolished; 
• a tiered arrangement for trolley charges will be introduced, based on the number of trolleys you supply; 
• the lot charge will be abolished; 
• peak and off-peak tariffs will be introduced for logistics handling. This means that members (and suppliers) who supply on peak days will make a greater financial contribution to the costs this creates for RFH; 
• the member packs will change, taking into account, among other things, large direct flows and various forms of international trade; 
• the capital contribution (certificate build-up) will remain in place. 

“With this renewed tariff model, we are continuing to build a strong co-operative and a future-proof platform. We are combining collective strength with more room for differences in entrepreneurship and in the use of our services. I am proud of the way we have developed this together with our members.” 

— David van Mechelen, interim CEO RFH 

Member tariffs 2027 

The renewed tariff model has been developed in close co-operation with members, through member sessions with the Members’ Council and discussions with various groups of members. 

In the coming months, RFH and the Members’ Council will work together on the concrete tariffs for 2027. In September, these tariffs will be submitted to the Members’ Council for consideration. Step by step, we will work towards providing members with more clarity in the autumn, enabling each member to determine what this means for their personal situation. They will also receive advice on which revised member pack suits them best. In December, the Members’ Council will take the final decision on the member tariffs for 2027. 

Suppliers and buyers 

For buyers and suppliers (non‑members), the tariff model will also change as of 1 January 2027. For both groups, work is underway on a system that better aligns with the various ways in which the RFH digital platform is used. The details of this will be developed in close consultation with these parties. More information will follow in Autumn.

Certification timelines remain unchanged 

The same schedules as at present will continue to apply for certification deadlines. 

More information 

More information for individual members will follow in October. If you have any questions, please contact your account manager or the Customer Contact Center.