Donation to Prinses Ma?xima Center to celebrate

On the 20th of May CEO Maarten Goos handed over a check worth € 16.649 to Renske Leyenaar- van de Wolfshaar at the Prinses Ma?xima Center. The sum was raised during several festive activities from 9 to 14 May. The earnings from a special auction of 'Dancing Queen' Alstroemerias were doubled and added to the contributions from employees, customers, and partners.

Maarten Goos says: "This is a joint donation from employees, partners and customers. The handing over of this check to the Prinses Ma?xima Centre for pediatric oncology, a gift from our network, is the crown on our anniversary."

On behalf of the Prinses Ma?xima Foundation Renske Leyenaar - van de Wolfshaar receives the cheque from Maarten Goos (CEO Van Zanten Breeding).

Auction Dancing Queen

On May 9th, all 'Dancing Queen' Alstroemerias, made available by Siem Knol Alstroemeria, Hoogenboom Alstroemeria and Firma A. Vreugdenhil Alstroemeria, were auctioned for this cause. The auction was facilitated by Royal Flora Holland. Total earnings were doubled by Royal Van Zanten.

Festivities with customers

On May 13th, Royal Van Zanten welcomed almost 150 Dutch customers and partners at their facilities in Rijsenhout, where the 160th anniversary was celebrated. Many of the guests made a contribution to the Prinses Ma?xima Center on the spot.

Commercial Director Rick Kroon stressed the bright future for the company during his speech: "An anniversary is a moment to stop, reflect and evaluate. It is thanks to our customers that we are here. I joined Royal Van Zanten recently, but I have come to know a passionate, powerful company. This company has all that it takes to continue passing on passion for another 160 years. That is a great reason to enjoy a good party together."

Family day

On May 14th, all Dutch employees and their families celebrated during a sun-blessed family day. There was entertainment, good food and the opportunity for employees to show their workplace to family members. Many of the employees have also contributed for the Prinses Ma?xima Center.

About Van Zanten Breeding

Van Zanten Breeding, which is part of Royal Van Zanten, has played an active role in the international ornamental horticulture sector for 160 years. The company breeds cut flowers and pot plants and holds a strong position in cut flowers (Alstroemeria, Statice, Chrysanthemum and Bouvardia) and pot plants (Aster, Celosia, Chrysanthemum and Multiflora). This position will be further expanded in the future. This is the result of continuously improving its genetics; generating synergies in breeding and propagation technologies; pursuing innovative marketing strategies and working closely with partners in the supply chain.

Source: HortiBiz