Workshop on Resilient Floriculture Sector

Workshop Resilient Ornamental Horticulture Sector On May 30, 2023, Bas van Delden, program manager for resilient floriculture, hosted two workshops with Royal FloraHolland. This was at the invitation of the Ministry of Justice and Security and took place during the Congress By Land, Sea and Air. In addition to sharing information, we are especially engaged […]

Podcast Resilient Floriculture Sector

On the Ministry of Jusitie and Security website, listen to our podcast in which we explain how the Resilient Ornamental Horticulture Sector Approach works and the benefits it brings.

Control week against criminal interference

To combat criminal interference in the floriculture sector, Transport Facilitated Organized Crime(TFOC) held a week of action at three Royal FloraHolland auction sites in May. In addition to inspections, many conversations were held with drivers and business owners to increase awareness and thus resilience.

Undermining festival Police region of The Hague

During the undermining festival, about 400 police officers from the Haaglanden region were updated on undermining in the horticulture sector.

Visit State Secretary Resilient Ornamental Horticulture Sector

State Secretary Aukje de Vries visited the Center Resilient Floriculture Sector at Royal FloraHolland’s location in Aalsmeer. Within the “Resilient Floriculture Sector” program, Royal FloraHolland is working with regional authorities, the police, the Public Prosecutor’s Office and customs to tackle undermining crime and abuses in the floriculture sector.

Radio interview The Crime Agency

In February, Mayor Bouke Arends and Huibert den Butter were guests on the Radio 1 program The Crime Bureau.

Discussions included logistics in the floriculture sector and how to tackle crime that takes advantage of this and what else is needed to do this even better.