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Regulatory pressure has emerged as the biggest concern for the global floriculture sector, according to Royal FloraHolland’s inaugural Trend Report Floriculture. Nearly 70 per cent of surveyed flower and plant growers flagged tightening regulations as their top challenge, ahead of soaring energy costs (61 per cent) and price volatility (45 per cent).
The report, based on research among national and international growers, reflects a sector navigating a complex mix of policy, pricing, and sustainability demands. CEO Pieter Bootsma warned that inconsistent and unclear regulations risk stifling the very innovation and sustainability agendas they aim to promote. “Legislation must be clear and applicable,” he said, noting that many growers are already investing in sustainable production, new cultivation methods, and digital solutions.
Despite the pressure, more than four in five growers (84 per cent) have already taken steps to become more sustainable through biological crop protection, reduced resource use, and recyclable logistics materials. Still, a third of respondents view sustainability as a continuing challenge, especially when paired with high costs and regulatory uncertainty.
The report also shows a strong appetite for innovation: 45 per cent of growers want to modernise operations, with digital platforms and automation topping the investment priorities. Collaboration across the chain is seen as critical, with many growers recognising their role in achieving sustainability, but also calling for more substantial commitment from government, retailers, consumers, and the cooperative itself.
Royal FloraHolland will publish the Trend Report Floriculture twice a year in the future, aiming to monitor sector sentiment and guide future strategy.
