{"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 SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" lang=\\\"NL-NL\\\" xml:lang=\\\"NL-NL\\\" data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EOZ-\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EHami\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003E is helping \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003EHoney\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003Cspan class=\\\"NormalTextRun SCXW66832479 BCX0\\\" data-ccp-parastyle=\\\"No Spacing\\\"\\u003E Highway\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/h2\\u003E\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EEnthusiastic employees of the businesses on the VBA South property planted 5,600 gestation plants and flower shrubs, making Bee Park VBA South a reality. Following 35,000 square feet of flowers and 80 mature apple trees, the blooming season is now even more lush and longer, providing food for wild bees and a beautiful sight. Biodiversity that employees can walk through!\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EThe work around the bus stops, footbridge and exit to Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer is now almost complete. It is now high time to reseed the surrounding lands as Honey Highway. The businesses in and around this area are obviously closely involved, so that together the biodiversity on VBA South is increased. Currently, no other business park in the Netherlands has so much biodiversity Dozens of different Dutch flowering plants and flower shrubs have been planted, ensuring a prolonged flowering period. The pollen and nectar from these plants provide food for bees, butterflies, all insects, birds, pheasants, hares, and in the process, biodiversity creates healthy soil.\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003ECollaborating with Honey Highway\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EHoney Highway created the bee park design and planting plan, this ensures that 5,600 proper plants and shrubs are in the field on time. Together with Eijkelboom's workmen, five days of hard work will see an amazing Bee Park come to fruition. We at OZ-Hami, along with the other companies of Dutch Flower Group, are hugely involved, putting on hooded boots and also experiencing how fun and meaningful it is; nature education, team building and just being outside with each other. \\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cb\\u003E\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003ELooking ahead to summer\\u003C\\\/span\\u003E\\u003C\\\/b\\u003E\\r\\n\\r\\n\\u003Cspan data-contrast=\\\"auto\\\"\\u003EDeborah Post, Honey Highway: \\\"The goal is to see it teeming in the summer with bees, butterflies, little birds, pheasants who can find their food to survive in the otherwise barren environment of grasslands and large logistics halls in and around Aalsmeer. Thank you entrepreneurs!\\\"\\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\/IMG_0990-960x540.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-960-16-9 size-960-16-9\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0990-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0990-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0990-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0990-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>&#8221; alt=&#8221;photo of OZ-Hami is helping Honey Highway&#8221;>\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"date\">\n            19 April 2024        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <h3>OZ-Hami is helping Honey Highway<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"dotdotdot--3\">\n            \r\nEnthusiastic employees of the businesses on the VBA South property planted 5,600 gestation plants and flower shrubs, making Bee Park VBA South a reality. Following 35,000 square feet of flowers and 80 mature apple trees, the blooming season is now even more lush and longer, providing food for wild bees and a beautiful sight. Biodiversity that employees can walk through!\r\n\r\nThe work around the bus stops, footbridge and exit to Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer is now almost complete. It is now high time to reseed the surrounding lands as Honey Highway. The businesses in and around this area are obviously closely involved, so that together the biodiversity on VBA South is increased. Currently, no other business park in the Netherlands has so much biodiversity Dozens of different Dutch flowering plants and flower shrubs have been planted, ensuring a prolonged flowering period. The pollen and nectar from these plants provide food for bees, butterflies, all insects, birds, pheasants, hares, and in the process, biodiversity creates healthy soil.\r\n\r\nCollaborating with Honey Highway\r\n\r\nHoney Highway created the bee park design and planting plan, this ensures that 5,600 proper plants and shrubs are in the field on time. Together with Eijkelboom&#8217;s workmen, five days of hard work will see an amazing Bee Park come to fruition. We at OZ-Hami, along with the other companies of Dutch Flower Group, are hugely involved, putting on hooded boots and also experiencing how fun and meaningful it is; nature education, team building and just being outside with each other. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead to summer\r\n\r\nDeborah Post, Honey Highway: &#8220;The goal is to see it teeming in the summer with bees, butterflies, little birds, pheasants who can find their food to survive in the otherwise barren environment of grasslands and large logistics halls in and around Aalsmeer. Thank you entrepreneurs!&#8221;        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"button-container end\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oz-hami.nl\/en\/news\/oz-hami-is-helping-to-build-the-honey-highway\/\" 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><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> <\/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}]}}