FloraHolland is a primary cooperative: the business is owned by its members. The cooperative partnership is a solid foundation for the development of the floriculture sector. The joining of forces to such an extent is unique in the world. FloraHolland has roughly 6,000 members, especially in the Netherlands, but also beyond.
Annual General Members’ Meeting
The Annual General Members’ Meeting (ALV) is the highest body within the cooperative. It takes place twice a year. During the ALV, the members decide on important proposals. The ALV also appoints the Cooperative Board.
The right to vote
Members gain a greater right to vote the more sales they make through the auction. The members' loan built up so far determines this. There are also adequate safeguards in place to prevent large members from gaining too great an influence and smaller members from not being heard.