Save the date entrepreneurs meeting: June 3

Save the date entrepreneurs meeting June 3, 2025 How do you keep organized crime out of your own business and the sector, what measures can you take and where do you start? This and more will be discussed during an entrepreneurs’ meeting on undermining in floriculture on June 3, including a real-life example of criminal […]

Checks against criminal interference in horticulture sector

Checks against criminal interference in horticulture sector Transport Facilitated Organized Crime (TFOC) checks were held at the Royal FloraHolland premises in Aalsmeer on March 10 and 11. The checks aim to counter criminal interference. The floriculture industry is attractive to criminals because of the many (inter-)national transport movements. The checks were conducted by the National […]

Shocking, true stories from the real world

Shocking, true stories from the real world The floriculture industry is vulnerable to criminal interference because of its intricate international logistics. For example, narcotics, weapons and cigarettes are transported between batches of flowers and plants. But as real-life stories show, not only drivers are vulnerable, but also other functions within the company. For example, you […]

Webinar Undermining risks in relation to CSRD

Webinar: Undermining risks in relation to CSRD The floriculture sector is susceptible to undermining crime, which can seriously affect the integrity and security of our industry. To deal with these threats, Approach Weerbare Sierteeltsector offers a program that allows companies and personnel to arm themselves against criminal interference. Many companies in our sector are additionally […]

Entrepreneurs and government in conversation over organized crime in ornamental horticulture

Entrepreneurs and government in conversation about organized crime Last month, entrepreneurs from the Westland region spoke with the municipality and the Weerbare Sierteeltsector approach about undermining and organized crime in the floriculture sector. The talks aim to strengthen cooperation between entrepreneurs and government and effectively tackle undermining in the chain. It is a step towards […]

Checks against criminal interference in ornamental cultivation

Controls against criminal interference in floriculture A Transport Facilitated Organized Crime (TFOC) check was held at a large parking lot along the N208 in Lisse on Thursday, November 28. The purpose of these checks is to combat criminal interference in the transport and floriculture sectors. The transport industry, and the floriculture sector in particular, is […]

Atmosphere impression of the successful meeting

On Nov. 20, we welcomed several companies and government partners to share knowledge about undermining crime.

Successful meeting on undermining crime

Successful meeting on undermining crime Municipality of Aalsmeer and Uithoorn together with Greenport Aalsmeer and the Weerbare Sierteeltsector approach organized a successful meeting at The Beach in Aalsmeer on Wednesday, Nov. 20. This meeting focused on floriculture entrepreneurs and government parties. The goal of this networking event was to make everyone aware of undermining and […]

Talking about organized crime in floriculture

Save the date: in conversation about organized crime A safe floriculture industry is our common interest! We see that criminals are increasingly abusing floriculture for their own gain. Think of smuggling of drugs and weapons, extortion, corruption and money laundering. But also think of cannabis plantations in greenhouses and barns or locations used for synthetic […]

Using a dog for safety in your business? You can!

Using a dog for safety in your business? You can! Last Monday started the week of safety. A good time during that week to draw extra attention to safety in the floriculture industry. Everyone wants to work in a pleasant and safe working environment. Nobody wants criminal interference in his or her business. But what […]