Royal FloraHolland (RFH) will introduce a renewed tariff model for members, buyers and suppliers from 1 January 2027. The Members' Council took the final decision on this during its formal meeting on 18 June 2026. The renewed model is intended to maintain the co-operative's position and to place costs where they are incurred. In the coming months, RFH and the Members' Council will work together to develop the 2027 tariffs within this renewed model. Details will be made available to members in the autumn, allowing each member to assess what this means for their individual situation.

Alignment with differences
The basis of the model remains co-operative: facilities that are relevant to all members will continue to be financed collectively. This includes Floriday, financial security and access to the logistics infrastructure. In addition, tariffs will more accurately reflect a member's actual use of services and logistics.

During member sessions in November of the previous year and in April of the current year, RFH and its members discussed which elements members considered should be financed collectively as part of the co-operative, and which should be treated individually. The Members' Council, along with a sounding board group consisting of a broad representation of Members' Council members, also contributed input and insights on the tariffs and associated member packs on several occasions.

"During the member sessions in November last year and in April this year, RFH and its members discussed in depth which elements members felt should be financed collectively as part of the co-operative, and which should be individual. In the Members' Council, and in the sounding board group consisting of a broad representation of Members' Council members, we also shared our input and insights on the tariffs and the associated member packs on several occasions. In this way, we have worked together on the future of our co-operative." — Marcel vd Lugt, Chair of the Members' Council

The renewed model differs from the current tariff structure and will affect each member differently. Costs may be lower or higher than at present, depending on how a member uses Royal FloraHolland's infrastructure, services and support.

Main features of the renewed model
Under the renewed tariff model, the current fixed and variable membership fees will be discontinued and replaced by a fixed contribution for access to the digital and logistics platform, along with a commission depending on the member pack and sales method selected. The volume discount on product turnover will be abolished, and a tiered arrangement for trolley charges will be introduced based on the number of trolleys supplied. The lot charge will also be abolished. Peak and off-peak tariffs will be introduced for logistics handling, meaning that members and suppliers who supply on peak days will make a greater financial contribution to the costs this creates for RFH. The member packs will change to take into account large direct flows and various forms of international trade, while the capital contribution (certificate build-up) will remain in place.

"With this renewed tariff model, we are continuing to build a strong co-operative and a future-proof platform. We are combining collective strength with more room for differences in entrepreneurship and in the use of our services. I am proud of the way we have developed this together with our members," said David van Mechelen, interim CEO of Royal FloraHolland.

Member tariffs 2027
The renewed tariff model has been developed in collaboration with members, through member sessions with the Members' Council and discussions with various groups of members. In the coming months, RFH and the Members' Council will work together on the concrete tariffs for 2027. In September, these tariffs will be submitted to the Members' Council for consideration. Further details will be made available to members in the autumn, allowing each member to assess what this means for their individual situation. Members will also receive guidance on which revised member pack is most applicable to their circumstances. In December, the Members' Council will take the final decision on the member tariffs for 2027.

Suppliers and buyers
For buyers and suppliers who are not members, the tariff model will also change as of 1 January 2027. For both groups, a system is being developed that more accurately reflects the various ways in which the RFH digital platform is used. The details of this will be developed in consultation with these parties, with further information to follow in the autumn.

Certification timelines
The same schedules as at present will continue to apply for certification deadlines.
 

Source: www.floraldaily.com