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River Flowers At River Flowers, the art of growing chrysanthemums is a tradition that spans three generations. Founded by Peter van de Werken in 1993 in Nederhemert, this family-run business has flourished over the years, expanding to 7 hectares of flower production in Zaltbommel. Nestled in the picturesque Bommelerwaard, between the Maas and Waal rivers,…

Lugt Lisianthus We have visited Lugt Lisianthus; one of our preferred suppliers of Lisianthuses. Lugt supplies us daily with their high-quality Lisianthus. The history of this grower goes back more than a century! History Established in 1920, Lugt Lisianthus has been a trusted name in the floral industry for over a century. Originally focusing on…

Flower circus On August 31st, 2023, Van VLIET took part in the exciting Flower Circus event in Romania for 60 special guests, including well-known florists.The event showcased beautiful flowers from top growers such as Deliflor, Beyond, Florein, Lugt, Special Orchids, Ichtus Phalaenopsis, and Opstal.Master florist Max Hurtaud amazed everyone with fresh wedding trends, including the…

Leading Orchid Grower Levoplant is a well-known grower of the Phalaenopsis orchids located in the Netherlands. The company has been in the business for over 40 years and has gained a reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality orchids. Levoplant prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the cultivation of orchids. Recently,…

An exclusive insight into the world of floriculture in the Netherlands Van VLIET Flower Group recently had the opportunity to showcase the floriculture industry in the Netherlands on the popular Finnish TV program, Half Past Six. With over 500,000 viewers, it was an excellent opportunity to introduce the Finnish audience to the flowers and plants…

Business trip to Colombia and Ecuador Last month our colleague from the Global Sourcing department in Holland, Ewa went on a business trip to Colombia and Ecuador. The main purpose of this journey was to develop stronger relationships with the farms supplying Van VLIET Flower Group with imported flowers, such as roses, carnations, gypsophila etc.…

The leading Gerbera grower Holstein Flowers is a leading gerbera grower, with almost 11 hectares spread over two locations. They are dedicated to producing high-quality gerberas, with a focus on advanced technology, craftsmanship, and years of experience. But their expertise doesn’t stop at growing – they’re also breeders of gerberas. Holstein Flowers develops and propagates…

Let’s introduce our grower: Double Check Lily Double Check Lily is a leading flower breeder company known for its exceptional lily varieties.Their experienced team of breeders meticulously selects and cultivates each plant to ensure the highest quality and beauty. They take great care in processing their bulbs to ensure that they produce healthy and vibrant…

Our representatives visited IPM ESSEN Representatives Pierre and SanderOur representatives Pierre and Sander recently had a successful meeting with customers from all over Europe at IPM ESSEN, where they discussed developments and future plans for our business. After a long period of not being able to meet due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was great for…

Welcome to Hotel Delifornia Deliflor Chrysanthemums organized an event between 17 and 20 January to come and see their new trial varieties and colours. The event is to get growers excited about whether they want to grow it themselves. This is how Deliflor has expanded its product further.  Everything was set up like a fancy…

One family’s Passion How One Family’s Passion For Flower bulbs Blossomed Into a Successful Business Around 1993, Gerrit the founder of G. Rood started to grow flower bulbs in pots. At the auction, he saw tulips in pots and was convinced that he could do better. Gerrit couldn’t let go of that idea and went to…

Hunt your plants Planthunters X Montis Montis Plant is one of the growers affiliated with Planthunters. Montis is a family business started by Nico van den Berg and his wife Elly in 1987. Since 2011, their son Niels is also part of the company. A few years later Montis owns three beautiful locations! Montis has…