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About us

Rooted in tradition

Curious about the people behind the bulbs?

Founded in 1898, Fred de Meulder has grown into a leading supplier of flower bulbs and tubers, with a strong focus on dahlias. Alongside our wholesale activities, we cultivate our own exclusive varieties, making us a trusted dahlia specialist worldwide. We proudly share the story that has shaped our company for more than a century.

Today, our team of 25 professionals continues Fred’s legacy with the same passion and dedication. We supply high-quality bulbs and tubers to webshops, garden centers, growers and partners across the EU and far beyond.

 

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This is how we do it

Our work from field to warehouse

Behind every bulb and tuber lies a process that’s far from automated. As easy as it might sound, you can’t simply press a button and expect a flower bulb to roll out of a machine. Our work is hands-on, crafted with care and driven by people who know the product inside out.

From Marcel, who carefully takes dahlia cuttings, to Bas, who spends plenty of time on the tractor at our fields and Jeroen, who visits growers to select the best and most promising varieties. Every step is done with intention and expertise. Everyone contributes, whether you’re in the warehouse or at the office. Every colleague has our product in their hands, shaping the quality we’re known for. We’re proud to show you how this process comes together.


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See what's happening behind the scenes

Short stories, updates and celebrations

From new dahlia varieties to updates from our fields, events, collaborations and moments that shape our company,  this is where we share what’s going on in our world. Short stories, announcements and highlights that keep you connected to our work and the people behind it.

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From then to now

Our history

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The beginning of Fred. de Meulder.

Fred. de Meulder founded his flower bulb company in 1898 in Lisse, at the heart of the Dutch bulb-growing region. Soon after, he began exporting bulbs to neighbouring countries such as France, Belgium and the United Kingdom. In 1901, the company was officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce as both a grower and an exporter. 

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