Sustainability & Certifications

Fred. de Meulder Export B.V. as a Sustainable Supplier

Reliability and transparency are key values for us, and we strive to uphold them every day. It is no coincidence that we have been operating in the flower bulb market for over 125 years.

The flower bulb industry is changing rapidly, particularly in terms of sustainability, ecology, and social responsibility. Both management and staff are highly aware of these developments and actively participate in several initiatives:

Keukenhof Contributor – www.keukenhof.nl

For many years, we have proudly contributed to Keukenhof. Keukenhof is of great tourist significance and contributes to the image of the Netherlands, along with tulips and windmills.

MPS – www.my-mps.com

MPS is dedicated to improving practices and promoting sustainability in the global horticultural sector. For our company, this means focusing on the quality, reliability, and traceability of the bulbs we sell.

Sustainable Suppliers – www.sustainablesuppliers.nl

As one of the first participants in ‘Sustainable Suppliers’, we contribute to a future-proof flower bulb and perennial plant sector, providing high-quality products with respect for people, society, and the environment.

FSI: Floriculture Sustainability Initiative – www.fsi2025.com

FSI is an initiative in which members continuously improve on transparency, sustainable production and trade, and make a positive impact across the flower (and bulb) supply chain.

In addition, we hope to start construction of our new building in 2024. This nearly energy-neutral building will reduce our footprint and be more environmentally friendly.

Of course, we are always open to suggestions and tips for further enhancing the sustainability of our company.