{"id":100001435,"date":"2024-07-01T17:24:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T15:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/news\/oz-hami-celebrates-65th-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:56:12","slug":"oz-hami-celebrates-65th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-celebrates-65th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"OZ-Hami celebrates 65th anniversary!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper full-width \">\n        <div class=\"image-container\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-640x360.jpg 640w,https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n            <h1>OZ-Hami celebrates 65th anniversary!<\/h1>\n<p><strong>The year 2024 marks an important milestone for OZ-Hami, as it will be 65 years since Arie Ofman and Klaas van Zijverden founded OZ Export. A good reason to celebrate this iron jubilee with a big party.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On May 25, with the central theme of &#8220;Crazy Town,&#8221; this milestone was celebrated with a huge party, including cocktail bar, photo booth, VIP room and various food trucks. What made this anniversary extra special was the fact that this was the first joint OZ-Hami celebration since the merger of OZ Export and Hamifleurs in 2020. After several challenging years, all OZ-Hami colleagues can be proud of where OZ-Hami stands today: the merger has made the organization stronger, more future-proof and this anniversary symbolizes the resilience of OZ-Hami and its rich (shared) history.<\/p>\n<p><em>We look back on an evening with a golden edge and look confidently to the future, together with our great team of colleagues, growers, customers and other valuable associates!<\/em><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"related bg-white\" id=\"related\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"introduction text-container\">\n                <h2>Also see these <em>news<\/em><\/h2>            <\/div>\n        \n         <div class=\"grid-container\"> <script>console.log(\"\\u003Ch2\\u003EOZ-Hami and growers commit to Pink Ribbon\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EBy selling a special Pink Ribbon assortment, OZ-Hami and several growers, with support from Dutch Flower Foundation and Coloriginz, raised \\u20ac7,500 for Pink Ribbon, the national organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335551550\\\":6,\\\"335551620\\\":6,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EAs many as 1 in 7 women in the Netherlands will develop breast cancer. About 3,000 people (99.2% of whom are women) still die each year in the Netherlands from breast cancer. That's about 9 every day.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EPink Ribbon raises money for projects and research to prevent and better treat breast cancer. In addition, Pink Ribbon is doing everything possible to make life after breast cancer as enjoyable as possible.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003ETogether for Pink Ribbon\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EAfter successful previous years, OZ-Hami and Pink Ribbon, joined forces again this year during international breast cancer month of October, to support the fight against breast cancer.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003ETogether with several growers, a special selection of flowers was put together from Oct. 2 to 6. For every stem sold from this selection, money was donated to Pink Ribbon. The goal was to create as much awareness as possible for breast cancer research and raise money for Pink Ribbon. Together with the participating growers, (Marginpar, Ansu, Roach Roses, Lugt Lisianthus, Herburg Roses, Together2Grow, Qualily, Multi Color Flowers, Colours of Nature and Laan Tulips), a contribution from Coloriginz and from Dutch Flower Foundation, a wonderful sum of 7,500 was raised. \\\"A great collaboration with our growers and a wonderful initiative to support the fight against breast cancer,\\\" according to Reinier Haasnoot, Manager of Marketing &amp; New Business at OZ-Hami. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\");<\/script>\n<div class=\"card bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voucher-uitreiking-Pink-Ribbon-en-OZ-Hami-scaled-e1715762900801-960x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voucher-uitreiking-Pink-Ribbon-en-OZ-Hami-scaled-e1715762900801-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voucher-uitreiking-Pink-Ribbon-en-OZ-Hami-scaled-e1715762900801-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voucher-uitreiking-Pink-Ribbon-en-OZ-Hami-scaled-e1715762900801-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voucher-uitreiking-Pink-Ribbon-en-OZ-Hami-scaled-e1715762900801-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of OZ-Hami and growers commit to Pink Ribbon&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            12 November 2023        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>OZ-Hami and growers commit to Pink Ribbon<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \nBy selling a special Pink Ribbon assortment, OZ-Hami and several growers, with support from Dutch Flower Foundation and Coloriginz, raised \u20ac7,500 for Pink Ribbon, the national organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. \n\nAs many as 1 in 7 women in the Netherlands will develop breast cancer. About 3,000 people (99.2% of whom are women) still die each year in the Netherlands from breast cancer. That&#8217;s about 9 every day. \n\nPink Ribbon raises money for projects and research to prevent and better treat breast cancer. In addition, Pink Ribbon is doing everything possible to make life after breast cancer as enjoyable as possible. \n\nTogether for Pink Ribbon \n\nAfter successful previous years, OZ-Hami and Pink Ribbon, joined forces again this year during international breast cancer month of October, to support the fight against breast cancer. \n\nTogether with several growers, a special selection of flowers was put together from Oct. 2 to 6. For every stem sold from this selection, money was donated to Pink Ribbon. The goal was to create as much awareness as possible for breast cancer research and raise money for Pink Ribbon. Together with the participating growers, (Marginpar, Ansu, Roach Roses, Lugt Lisianthus, Herburg Roses, Together2Grow, Qualily, Multi Color Flowers, Colours of Nature and Laan Tulips), a contribution from Coloriginz and from Dutch Flower Foundation, a wonderful sum of 7,500 was raised. &#8220;A great collaboration with our growers and a wonderful initiative to support the fight against breast cancer,&#8221; according to Reinier Haasnoot, Manager of Marketing &amp; New Business at OZ-Hami.          <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-and-growers-commit-to-pink-ribbon\/\" class=\"button button--primary button--minimal\">Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><script>console.log(\"\\u003Ch2\\u003EOZ-Hami Launches Preferred Partner Program\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\n\\u003Cstrong\\u003EOZ-Hami is proud to announce the launch of its Preferred Partner Program. This initiative aims to strengthen, expand and take cooperation with key growers to the next level.\\u003C\\\/strong\\u003E\\n\\nThe Preferred Partner Program promises a new era of cooperation between OZ-Hami and its partners with a commitment to a lasting relationship with great benefits for both parties. \\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EThe program offers OZ-Hami's growers a preferential position in terms of promotion, marketing, and strategic insights. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\n\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EBy leveraging joint knowledge, experience and expertise, OZ-Hami and the Preferred Partners strive for global success.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\\\"{\\\"201341983\\\":0,\\\"335559739\\\":0,\\\"335559740\\\":240}\\\"\\u003E \\u003C\\\/span\\u003EAs a Preferred Partner, you will receive annual promotion as Grower of the Week, monthly sales dates, invitations to (exclusive) events, and broad visibility in the office, web shops, and social media, among other things!\");<\/script>\n<div class=\"card bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-960x540.png\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/To-Flower-the-World-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of OZ-Hami Launches Preferred Partner Program&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            5 January 2024        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>OZ-Hami Launches Preferred Partner Program<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \nOZ-Hami is proud to announce the launch of its Preferred Partner Program. This initiative aims to strengthen, expand and take cooperation with key growers to the next level.\n\nThe Preferred Partner Program promises a new era of cooperation between OZ-Hami and its partners with a commitment to a lasting relationship with great benefits for both parties. The program offers OZ-Hami&#8217;s growers a preferential position in terms of promotion, marketing, and strategic insights. \n\nBy leveraging joint knowledge, experience and expertise, OZ-Hami and the Preferred Partners strive for global success. As a Preferred Partner, you will receive annual promotion as Grower of the Week, monthly sales dates, invitations to (exclusive) events, and broad visibility in the office, web shops, and social media, among other things!        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-launches-preferred-partner-program\/\" class=\"button button--primary button--minimal\">Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><script>console.log(\"\\u003Ch2\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"TextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" lang=\\\"NL-NL\\\" xml:lang=\\\"NL-NL\\\" data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EOZ-\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EHami \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003Eand \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EZentoo \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003Ejoin hands for \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EMela\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW223529385 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003E For Her\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EOn March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day worldwide to express our solidarity for women's rights and equality. Every year, this traditionally means a very busy period for OZ-Hami and partner Zentoo. In fact, International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries with flowers, including many chrysanthemums.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EAlthough these millions of chrysanthemums are grown in the Netherlands, the origin of each branch is often thousands of miles away, in Ethiopia, among other places. Although chrysanthemum cuttings are able to thrive under good conditions in Ethiopia, unfortunately this is not true for a large proportion of girls and women in the rest of the country. Many face oppression, inequality, and crime on a daily basis. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EMela for Her\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EMela for Her, an Ethiopian NGO, addresses the problem of inaccessible menstrual products. With 72% of women in Ethiopia unable to afford these products, many girls and women stay home from school or work during their periods, hampering their development and women's rights. Mela for Her provides education and affordable, reusable menstrual products, enabling girls and women in need to continue participating in education and employment.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003E#FlowersForHer promotion\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EIn light of Women's Day, OZ-Hami and Zentoo, in collaboration with Dutch Flower Foundation, joined forces to do their part to contribute to this beautiful work by raising as much money as possible for Mela for Her. Especially for this promotion, Zentoo created a unique premium Women's Day box exclusively for OZ-Hami. In partnership with Dutch Flower Foundation, an amount for each box sold was donated to Mela for Her. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EIn the end, the campaign resulted in a contribution of 5,500.00 to Mela for Her, which enabled the purchase of 1,600 menstrual kits and more than met the goal of 1,500. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"\\u003EA fantastic result for women and girls in Ethiopia!\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\");<\/script>\n<div class=\"card bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OZH-zentoo2-960x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OZH-zentoo2-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OZH-zentoo2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OZH-zentoo2-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of OZ-Hami and Zentoo join hands for Mela For Her&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            9 March 2023        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>OZ-Hami and Zentoo join hands for Mela For Her<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \r\nOn March 8, we celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day worldwide to express our solidarity for women&#8217;s rights and equality. Every year, this traditionally means a very busy period for OZ-Hami and partner Zentoo. In fact, International Women&#8217;s Day is celebrated in many countries with flowers, including many chrysanthemums.\r\n\r\nAlthough these millions of chrysanthemums are grown in the Netherlands, the origin of each branch is often thousands of miles away, in Ethiopia, among other places. Although chrysanthemum cuttings are able to thrive under good conditions in Ethiopia, unfortunately this is not true for a large proportion of girls and women in the rest of the country. Many face oppression, inequality, and crime on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nMela for Her\r\n\r\nMela for Her, an Ethiopian NGO, addresses the problem of inaccessible menstrual products. With 72% of women in Ethiopia unable to afford these products, many girls and women stay home from school or work during their periods, hampering their development and women&#8217;s rights. Mela for Her provides education and affordable, reusable menstrual products, enabling girls and women in need to continue participating in education and employment.\r\n\r\n#FlowersForHer promotion\r\n\r\nIn light of Women&#8217;s Day, OZ-Hami and Zentoo, in collaboration with Dutch Flower Foundation, joined forces to do their part to contribute to this beautiful work by raising as much money as possible for Mela for Her. Especially for this promotion, Zentoo created a unique premium Women&#8217;s Day box exclusively for OZ-Hami. In partnership with Dutch Flower Foundation, an amount for each box sold was donated to Mela for Her. \r\n\r\nIn the end, the campaign resulted in a contribution of 5,500.00 to Mela for Her, which enabled the purchase of 1,600 menstrual kits and more than met the goal of 1,500. \r\n\r\nA fantastic result for women and girls in Ethiopia!        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-and-zentoo-join-hands-for-mela-for-her\/\" class=\"button button--primary button--minimal\">Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div> <\/div> \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"class_list":["post-100001435","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100001531,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001435\/revisions\/100001531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100001435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100001435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}