{"id":100001523,"date":"2024-11-01T13:24:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/news\/100001523\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:08:15","slug":"100001523","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/100001523\/","title":{"rendered":"OZ-Hami and preferred partners work together during Pink Ribbon"},"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\/11\/Pink-Ribbon-website-640x360.jpg 640w,https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pink-Ribbon-website-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pink-Ribbon-website-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n            <h1>OZ-Hami and preferred partners work together during Pink Ribbon<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Together with our preferred partners, we raised \u20ac7,500 for Pink Ribbon by selling a special selection of flowers. This wonderful amount, supported by contributions from the Dutch Flower Foundation and Coloriginz, will go to Pink Ribbon, an organisation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breast cancer in the Netherlands<\/strong><br \/>\nBreast cancer affects thousands of Dutch people every year: 1 in 7 people are affected, and an average of nine people die from the disease every day. Pink Ribbon focuses on funding innovative projects and research for early detection, better treatments and a more pleasant life after the disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support Pink Ribbon<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, we joined forces with Pink Ribbon once again. The \u2018Support Pink Ribbon\u2019 campaign offered a special collection of flowers from 14 to 18 October. A donation was made for every stem sold, raising money as well as awareness for breast cancer research and awareness.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign and the amount of \u20ac7,500 was realised thanks to the support of our preferred partners: Anthogether, Bernhard, Coloriginz, Van der Drift, Dutch Lily Masters, Gerbera United, Holstein Flowers, J.P. Hogewoning, Lugt Lisianthus, Marginpar, Pico Bello Hortensia, Qualily, Sonneveld Hydrangea, Together2Grow and Voorn Spray Roses.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\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\\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><script>console.log(\"\\u003Ch2\\u003ESuccessful launch of Preferred Partner Program at first Partner Event\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\n\\u003Cstrong\\u003EThe very first OZ-Hami Preferred Partner Event took place on Wednesday the 4th of September. An important step within the new Preferred Partner Program (PPP). This program, launched early this year, was created to work more closely with OZ-Hami growers. The goal is joint growth and improvement, focusing on activities such as \\u201cGrower of the Week\\u201d and data sharing.\\u003C\\\/strong\\u003E\\n\\nAll 15 affiliated preferred partners were represented at the event, with a total of more than 30 participants. From OZ-Hami, several members of the management team, as well as teamleads of the purchasing and sales departments, attended. Together they looked ahead to the future and essential topics such as growth, collaboration and innovation were discussed in detail. Led by Siemen ten Bruggencate, they actively participated in thinking about ways to strengthen the partnership and achieve the strategic goals.\\n\\n\\u201cIt was a very successful event, packed with valuable insights and ideas for the future,\\u201d said Ruben Sicking and Reinier Haasnoot, who opened the meeting with a presentation on OZ-Hami's strategy. After the presentations and discussions, the growers were given the opportunity to sign the contract, confirming their commitment to further collaboration.\\n\\nThe positive feedback from participating growers underscores the success of the event. This Preferred Partner Event provides a solid foundation for a lasting partnership, with OZ-Hami and its partners working together to build a colorful future in floriculture.\");<\/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\/10\/Foto-1-1-960x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Foto-1-1-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Foto-1-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Foto-1-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Foto-1-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of Successful launch of Preferred Partner Program at first Partner Event&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            5 September 2024        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>Successful launch of Preferred Partner Program at first Partner Event<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \nThe very first OZ-Hami Preferred Partner Event took place on Wednesday the 4th of September. An important step within the new Preferred Partner Program (PPP). This program, launched early this year, was created to work more closely with OZ-Hami growers. The goal is joint growth and improvement, focusing on activities such as \u201cGrower of the Week\u201d and data sharing.\n\nAll 15 affiliated preferred partners were represented at the event, with a total of more than 30 participants. From OZ-Hami, several members of the management team, as well as teamleads of the purchasing and sales departments, attended. Together they looked ahead to the future and essential topics such as growth, collaboration and innovation were discussed in detail. Led by Siemen ten Bruggencate, they actively participated in thinking about ways to strengthen the partnership and achieve the strategic goals.\n\n\u201cIt was a very successful event, packed with valuable insights and ideas for the future,\u201d said Ruben Sicking and Reinier Haasnoot, who opened the meeting with a presentation on OZ-Hami&#8217;s strategy. After the presentations and discussions, the growers were given the opportunity to sign the contract, confirming their commitment to further collaboration.\n\nThe positive feedback from participating growers underscores the success of the event. This Preferred Partner Event provides a solid foundation for a lasting partnership, with OZ-Hami and its partners working together to build a colorful future in floriculture.        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/successful-launch-of-preferred-partner-program-at-first-partner-event\/\" class=\"button button--primary button--minimal\">Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><script>console.log(\"\\u003Ch2\\u003EOZ-Hami celebrates 65th anniversary!\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\r\\n\\u003Cstrong\\u003EThe 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.\\u003C\\\/strong\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\nOn May 25, with the central theme of \\\"Crazy Town,\\\" 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.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cem\\u003EWe 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!\\u003C\\\/em\\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\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-960x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-960x540.jpg 960w, 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-2-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OZHami_65_foto-2-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of OZ-Hami celebrates 65th anniversary!&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            1 July 2024        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>OZ-Hami celebrates 65th anniversary!<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nOn 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.\r\n\r\nWe 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!        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-celebrates-65th-anniversary\/\" 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-100001523","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001523","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":6,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001523\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100001618,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/100001523\/revisions\/100001618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100001523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100001523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}