FSI Trade Accelerators to focus on product footprinting

Thursday 12 November 2026

The four FSI Trade Accelerators (Dutch Flower Group, FM Group, Van der Plas Group and Royal Lemkes) will be joined by eight additional trading companies from May this year.

In addition to their ambition to achieve 100% FSI-compliant sourcing, they will also focus on product footprinting. This will help them gain greater insight into the environmental impact of flowers and plants.

With their large volumes of flowers and plants, these 12 international FSI Trade Accelerators account for 82% FSI-compliant sourcing. Driven by sustainability ambitions, legislation and requirements from major retail chains, they are pooling knowledge and data. By collaborating with existing industry initiatives, certification bodies and Royal FloraHolland, they are taking further steps towards a more transparent and sustainable floriculture sector.

The companies participating in the FSI Trade Accelerators are:

APH Produkter
Dutch Flower Group
Flowex
FM Group
FSQ: Four Seasons Quality
Hoorn Bloommasters
MM Flowers
Noviflora
Royal Lemkes
RVE
Van der Plas Group
Xpol

Other news

Also read

Research & Developments

Floriculture sector reputation remains stable as opinions become more pronounced

Friday 28 August 2026

Dutch consumers continue to view flowers and plants positively, and the reputation of the floriculture sector remains stable. At the same time, public opinion is becoming more polarised and critical issues are gaining visibility. These are the key findings of the latest biennial reputation study commissioned by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland (PFFH) and conducted by research agency Motivaction.

Research & Developments

Collectives taking action with footprinting

Tuesday 29 July 2025

Sustainable cultivation requires insight—especially into your environmental impact. Through footprinting, growers gain clarity about their sustainability performance. Collectives such as Oxin Growers, Zentoo (one of our Preferred Suppliers), and Air So Pure demonstrate how footprinting helps them cultivate more consciously. Discover the benefits they experience and how you can implement this yourself.

Research & Developments

Nurturing soil for sustainable flowers: From a healthy patch of soil to a bouquet in your hands

Wednesday 23 July 2025

At the Marginpar flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately, stunning flowers. It’s their way of ensuring that future generations can enjoy nature’s beauty, one bouquet at a time.