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Holland leading the Valentines Flower Supply

Every Valentine’s Day, millions of fresh cut flowers—especially roses—make their way from the flower fields of Holland to florists across the UK and Ireland. With Valentine’s Day being one of the biggest events for flower sales, ensuring that flowers arrive fresh, vibrant, and on time is crucial.

Holland, known as the “flower capital of the world,” is home to some of the most renowned flower growers, and the country is the largest flower exporter in the world, responsible for around half of the world’s flower trade. Dutch growers supply about 70% of flowers sold across Europe, with the UK being one of the largest markets, importing around 90% of its flowers from the Netherlands. The popularity of Dutch flowers is undeniable, especially as they are synonymous with quality and consistency.

This is also proven by the sheer popularity of Royal FloraHolland, the world’s largest flower auction, facilitating the sale of over 20 million flowers daily. The auction alone handles approximately 40% of all flowers traded globally, demonstrating just how central Dutch flower production is to global supply chains. For florists in the UK and Ireland, timely and reliable flower deliveries are essential, and the popularity of Dutch-grown flowers only adds to the urgency during peak seasons like Valentine’s Day.

These blooms are harvested and carefully packaged, but the journey is far from simple. Flowers are highly sensitive to temperature changes, and even slight fluctuations can affect their quality.

Quick & Temperature Controlled Logistics Links

At HANNON Transport, we specialise in the reliable and safe transport of fresh flowers, ensuring they are kept at the perfect temperature from the moment they leave the grower in Holland until they reach florists and retailers in the UK and Ireland. Our refrigerated fleet maintains consistent conditions to keep flowers fresh, prevent wilting, and ensure they arrive in perfect condition—just in time for the big day.

With the high demand and time-sensitive nature of flower deliveries, we work around the clock to guarantee that these beautiful blooms reach their destination on schedule, ready to be arranged and enjoyed by customers across the region.

To ensure this, we can typically collect your consignment from your supplier in the Netherlands on Day 1 and have it delivered to your premises in the UK or Ireland for Day 3.

HANNON Transport – Temperature Controlled Logistics – Ireland, UK & Europe

Our highly trained teams operate from bases in Northern Ireland, Rotterdam, Dublin & Paris.  Specialising in deliveries of time-sensitive fresh produce within a fully traceable company-owned network.

We offer the Irish temperature controlled horticultural sectors daily full load (FTL) services with our refrigerated fleet covering all of mainland Europe.  Groupage (LTL) service also available from as little as 1 pallet.

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