LIVE – The flower market hit by the energy crisis

Due to the energy crisis, flower production in the Netherlands, Europe’s largest producer, is expected to decline this winter:

“It has already been announced that for all flowers produced in greenhouses in the Netherlands, the Dutch expect 30-40% less production this winter. This will surely be offset by flowers from Ethiopia, Kenya or Ecuador.” Maxim explains. François, director of Fleur Assistance, wholesaler of fresh flowers.

But the main concern of florists is related to prices, which “will go up a little”, warned Maxime François. “With the energy problems, prices at the farm will go up, so florists’ costs will go up. There will be a shift to plants that have a better shelf life,” he said.

For this special morning, BFM Business packs its bags at Rungis. On the menu:

Maxime FrancoisDirector of Fleur Assistance

Schmitt HillDirector of the Rungis & Co incubator

shu zhangCo-founder of Pandobac

Christophe ProuvostCEO of Prodilac & Alain FontainChef, president of the association for the recognition of the art of living in bistros and cafes in France

Christian Lambertpresident of the FNSEA

stephane layaniCEO of Semmaris (International Rungis Market)

olivia gregoryDelegate Minister of SMEs, Commerce, Crafts and Tourism.

Jean-Philippe AndrePresident of ANIA

Didier DuhaupandPresident of the Musketeers group