High gas prices mean many Valentines bouquets include flowers from abroad
1 year, 10 months ago

High gas prices mean many Valentines bouquets include flowers from abroad

NL Times  

Valentine’s bouquets bought today are more likely to contain flowers from abroad than a year ago. Due to the high gas prices, many Dutch horticulturists had to reduce their production. “We have more flowers from abroad, from Ecuador and Keyna, for example,” saleswoman Ingrid Kramer said to the broadcaster. Hopefully, next year the situation will be somewhat normal again.” “Dutch rose growers have produced a third less than last year. The gas prices forced greenhouse horticulturists to find creative solutions around the high energy bills, a spokesperson for Greenhouse Horticulture Netherlands said to NOS.

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Famed Dutch flower auction expects fewer flowers amid high energy costs
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Famed Dutch flower auction expects fewer flowers amid high energy costs

NL Times  

Dutch growers will produce far fewer ornamental flowers and plants due to the sharp rise in energy prices, according to Royal FloraHolland, the world's largest flower auction. When many growers stop, prices may go up again due to the limited supply, but if a grower is already making significant losses, they will not wait for better times." The flower sector, …

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